Soft and subtle
White Tea
The least processed of all teas. Young buds and leaves are simply withered and dried, giving a light, honeyed cup.
The essentials
- Tea family
- Camellia sinensis
- Origin
- Fujian, China
- Strength
- Delicate
- Caffeine
- Low
- With milk?
- Best without
- Best time
- Afternoon
How to brew white tea
- Water
- 70–80°C
- Steep
- 1–3 min
- Leaf
- 2 teaspoons per cup