Two tender leaves and a bud are hand-picked from organically grown plants to create a light and flavorful tea.
Insider Tip: Insider Tip: Bai Mu Dan is an alternate name for this tea, referring to the tiny white hairs that appear on new buds and leaves.
Caffeine Level: Low.
Learn More:White tea was initially grown only in China but is now cultivated in India and other regions. Named for the tiny white hairs on the new buds and leaves, there are two main styles of white tea: Bai Mu Dan (White Peony) and Bai Hao Yin Zhen (Silver Needle). Silver Needle teas consist solely of closed buds, which can take over 10,000 buds to produce one kilogram of tea. These teas are handpicked, and their rarity, intense labor, and skill required to produce this fine tea make it highly prized and more expensive than Bai Mu Dan. White teas are produced through withering and drying, allowing minimal oxidation (black teas are fully oxidized). While they are often considered low in caffeine, the caffeine content of white teas greatly depends on the growing conditions and the varietal. However, lower steeping temperatures and times generally result in less caffeine than black or green teas. White tea is best enjoyed alone to appreciate its delicate flavor. Save the milk and sugar for black teas!
Ingredients: Organic white tea from China.
Time/Temp: 180° – 4 min
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