White Tea

White Tea is the least processed of all teas: young leaves and buds that are simply withered and gently dried. Ours is our everyday organic loose leaf white tea, made from leaves and buds, with delicate floral notes, a gentle natural sweetness, light vegetal undertones and a clean, smooth finish. It is soft, easygoing and lightly caffeinated.

• Size: 1 oz of loose leaf tea.
• Ingredient: Organic white tea leaves and buds (Camellia sinensis).
• Caffeine: Contains caffeine, usually less than black tea.
• Brew: 1–2 teaspoons per 8 oz of water at 175–185°F (not boiling). Steep 2–4 minutes, then strain.

What Is White Tea?

White tea comes from the same plant as green and black tea, Camellia sinensis, but it is handled the least. The young leaves and buds are withered and dried with no rolling, firing or deliberate oxidation, which keeps the flavor soft, sweet and delicate. White tea originated in China's Fujian province.

White teas range from bud-only Silver Needle to leafier styles like White Peony. Ours is an everyday white tea with both leaves and buds. For the full story, read What Is White Tea?

Meet Our White Tea

Our white tea brews a very pale golden cup with a light, sweet aroma. The flavor is delicate and floral, with a gentle natural sweetness, light vegetal undertones and a clean, smooth finish, with no bitterness when brewed at the right temperature. Packed to order in a 1 oz size.

How To Brew White Tea

Hot: heat water to 175–185°F, or let boiling water rest for about 3 minutes. Use 1 to 2 teaspoons per 8 oz and steep 2 to 4 minutes, then strain. Re-steep the leaves once or twice, adding a minute each time.

Iced: cold brew 2 tablespoons in 32 oz of cold water in the fridge for 6 to 8 hours, then strain.

Does White Tea Have Caffeine?

Yes. White tea is made from the tea plant, so it contains caffeine, usually less than black tea. The amount varies with the tea, how much you use and how long you steep it; cooler water and shorter steeps give a gentler cup. For none at all, try our caffeine-free herbal teas.

Our White Tea vs. Our Other White Teas

• White Tea – leaves and buds: our everyday, easygoing white tea.
• Organic Silver Needle (Yin Zhen) – buds only: the most delicate, silky and sweet.
• Organic White Peony (Bai Mu Dan) – buds and young leaves: fuller, floral and honeyed.

Browse them all in our loose leaf white tea collection.

Who Our White Tea Is Best For

• Anyone new to white tea who wants an easy first cup.
• People who prefer soft, gentle teas over bold ones.
• Green tea drinkers who want something sweeter and less grassy.
• Anyone looking for a light afternoon cup.
• Iced tea drinkers who want a delicate cold brew.