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Much like, green, black, and oolong
Many Chinese white teas have poetic names to describe their characteristic shape or flavor. The English translation is in parenthesis. In addition to these types, white tea can be infused with the flavors of fruit and spice.
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Bai Hao Yinzhen Made only with young camellia sinensis buds. This tea is slightly viscous so that the tiny leaf bud hairs float to the top of the cup. The taste is light, fresh, and sweet. |
Bai Mu Dan This white tea is considered a step down from silver needle because it includes the leaves as well as the buds. |
Gong Mei Considered the third grade of white tea, because it consists completely of tea leaves and is more processed than the other two. Aged after oxidation, the Tribute Eyebrow offers a dark, full brew with a very earthy taste. |
Shou Mei A mix of tips and the upper leaf. Since it is further oxidized, it has a stronger flavor but is considered the fourth level of white tea. |
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This Sri Lankan tea is highly prized in the area and contributes to Sri Lanka's continued success on the international tea market. It is very delicate, with notes of pine & honey and a golden coppery infusion. |
Grown in Darjeeling, India, this tea is mellow and sweet. |
Produced in Malawi and Kenya, a silver needles type of white tea, made of assamensis buds. This is very rare. |
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