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White tea is simple, delicate, and elegant. It is the tea of youth, emphasizing the freshness of buds and early spring leaves. You can find an extensive text about white teas here. Below, you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions.
White tea is one of the six basic types of tea, the simplest and mildest, subjected to minimal processing. It is worth noting that among all types of tea, white tea is one of the least understood. We have often encountered sellers mistakenly referring to red tea and green tea as white tea, especially for teas not originating from China.
It is important to be aware that all such opinions are expressed by sellers praising their products. There are no worse or better types of tea; each product should be considered individually. The only argument supporting this view is that white tea goes through a very simple production process, so the leaves of white tea must stand out on their own. Poor quality material cannot be hidden in this case, unless by adding flavors and fruits, which almost always indicates tea of the lowest quality.
White tea is exceptionally easy to brew and has a pleasant, uniform taste. It is renowned for its delicacy and lightness. While it is one of the less efficient teas, it compensates with sweetness and an extraordinary straw aroma.
White tea is the least complex to produce. The leaves are harvested, withered, and dried, often in the sun. Although the process is uncomplicated, good white tea is very difficult to produce: due to the lack of other factors, its cultivation plays an enormous role.
White tea can be divided into bud teas and leaf teas. The former are more delicate, while leaf teas (which also contain buds) have a distinct taste, often fruity and slightly closer to green teas.
Bud white tea should be brewed at around 80°C, but leafy white teas taste much better when brewed with boiling water. The appropriate amount is 4g to 6g per 250ml. Each high-quality tea can be brewed multiple times; the standard for white teas is three infusions. The above recommendations are very general – each tea should be approached individually, so detailed instructions can be found in the “brewing method” tab on the product page.
The delicate taste of white tea consists of sweetness and a pleasant flavor of hay and straw. Bud teas usually have a floral profile, while leafy teas are more fruity.
White tea should be produced from early harvests, so good quality white tea is covered with a delicate white fuzz typical of young tea. The buds are yellow or silver, while leafy white teas have large leaves with irregular, crumpled shapes.
White tea originates from China, but is now produced in most tea-growing countries, although on a much smaller scale. The most famous white tea-growing region is definitely Fujian Province. Yunnan is a region producing a large amount of various teas, so many white teas can also be found there.
Porcelain or glass vessels are best suited for white tea. The most commonly used is a gaiwan (a bowl with a lid), but white tea can also be brewed in a larger ceramic teapot or directly in a glass. In reality, good tea can be brewed in any conditions, so suitable tea ceramics are an addition, not a necessity.
White tea is the most universal tea gift, its taste is objectively pleasant, and we cannot imagine anyone not liking it. Additionally, white tea is exceptionally easy to prepare, so literally anyone can handle it. From our experience, we know that it is the best recommendation for people unfamiliar with specialty tea. However, it is definitely not a tea reserved for beginners! Veterans, in their eternal pursuit of new flavors, often forget about simple and good white tea. It is a great gift for an expert who has a firm opinion on which oolong is the best and which type of red tea suits them the most. You can’t go wrong here; good white tea is simple, which is why it can never disappoint.
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