{"id":10031,"date":"2019-05-01T14:57:27","date_gmt":"2019-05-01T18:57:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/?p=10031"},"modified":"2023-09-26T15:52:29","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T19:52:29","slug":"tea-101-what-is-white-tea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.davidstea.com\/en\/tea-101-what-is-white-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"Tea 101: What is White tea?"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading Time:<\/b> <\/span> 4<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n

Like all tea types, white tea comes from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis<\/em> plant \u2013 an evergreen shrub native to Asia. So what makes white tea so different from the rest? It\u2019s the least processed. While black teas are oxidized and green teas are pan-fired, white tea leaves are just plucked and laid out to dry \u2013 it\u2019s as simple as that. There\u2019s no rolling or altering of the leaf cells and absolutely nothing is done to promote oxidation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you like your tea with a little something extra, you\u2019ll\nlove white tea with a twist. We carry a variety of blends made with\nmouthwatering ingredients, from pieces of juicy fruit to aromatic flower petals\nand even chili.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The benefits of white tea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

White tea is the least processed of the five main tea types,\nmeaning all the skin-loving antioxidants found in the leaf aren’t broken down.\nWhat are antioxidants, you ask? They\u2019re powerful compounds that help protect\nyour body against free radicals, which can be linked to aging. That\u2019s why when\npeople are looking for something to keep them looking dewy and fresh, they\u2019ll\noften reach for a white tea. With its hydrating properties, it\u2019s also the\nperfect drink to sip when you\u2019re feeling parched \u2013 especially iced. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much caffeine is in white tea?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A common misconception is that white tea contains no caffeine. Not true! White tea can contain anywhere from 20-55 mg of caffeine per cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The truth is, the amount of caffeine in a cup of any tea\ndepends on several factors including how the tea was grown, how much sun the\nplant was exposed to and whether or not the leaves were oxidized. But one of\nthe biggest deciding factors is how much tea you use and how long you steep it\nfor. It\u2019s really that simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does white tea taste like?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to white tea, there are two main types. Bai Hao Yin Zhen<\/u><\/a> (aka Silver Needle) uses only the youngest leaves and buds, giving it a deliciously delicate and smooth flavour. Fun fact: the words Bai and Hao refer to the silvery white down on the leaves of the tea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Next up, there\u2019s Bai Mu Dan (aka White Peony). A mixture of buds and leaves, the taste tends to be more robust than Bai Hao \u2013 which makes it the perfect base for our refreshing flavoured white teas. When we add scrumptious ingredients like ginger, mango or pear, they don\u2019t overpower the original flavour profile of the tea but rather complement it. Once you take a sip, you\u2019ll understand exactly what we mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to make the perfect cup of white tea<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The best part about white tea? It\u2019s a cinch to steep. To get the perfect cup every time, steep 1-2 Perfect Spoons<\/u><\/a> of loose leaf in hot 90 o<\/sup>C\/195 o<\/sup>F water so the tea can release its flavours. While we recommend steeping our white teas for 3-5 minutes, feel free play with steep times for your version of perfect. Pro tip: top with ice for a refreshing iced white tea (so good!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find the right white tea for you<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

FRUITY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pomegrateful<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are we grateful for? White tea.\nJuicy pomegranates. Blends that taste amazing hot and iced. Sip this one and\ncount your blessings \u2013 life\u2019s a pretty sweet fruit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

White Peach<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s more irresistible than\nsweet peaches and cream? With its lightly energizing white tea base, this juicy\nblend is about to become your forever love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mango Madness<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One sip of this tea and\nyou\u2019ll do anything to get your hands on more. But who can blame you for going\ncrazy? It\u2019s fruity. It\u2019s refreshing. It tastes just like a ripe piece of mango.\nIn short, it\u2019s total madness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FLORAL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Buddha\u2019s Blend<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We don\u2019t like to brag, but we\u2019re pretty sure we just found\nthe key to achieving nirvana. It\u2019s easier than you think \u2013 just sip a cup of\nthis delicately fruity, jasmine-scented white tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cherry Blossom<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’ve been to Japan in the spring, then you know about\nthe cherry blossoms. This cherry tea brings you right there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seaberry Spa<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With relaxing lemon balm, memory-boosting rosemary,\nskin-loving sea buckthorn and raspberry leaf, this delicately fruity white tea\nis pure bliss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organic Zen Pearls<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This meditative white tea is lightly scented with jasmine\nflowers and hand-rolled into little pearls that gently unfurl as they steep.\nBreathe in, breathe out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TRADITIONAL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bai Hao Yin Zhen<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is probably China’s most famous tea, created using only\nthe silvery, hand-picked buds. It’s sweet, complex and lightly grassy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monk\u2019s Blend<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With jasmine pearls and milk oolong, this luxurious mix is\ninspired by the classic tea blends enjoyed by monks in rural China. Delicately\nperfumed and lightly creamy, it\u2019s pure heaven in a cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SWEET<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cardamom Macchiato<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Turkish coffee lovers, meet your new obsession \u2013 a deep and\nmellow white and black tea spiked with cardamom, coffee beans and a smooth\ndollop of cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cookie Dough<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We know we aren\u2019t the only ones that bake cookies just to\nlick the spoon, so we created this sweet white tea blend with almonds, walnuts,\ncaramel, brittle and chocolate chips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

SPICY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organic Ginger Pear<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The combo of sweet, delicate pear and warm, spicy ginger is\nmore than the sum of its parts \u2013 especially in this deliciously comforting,\nperfectly balanced white tea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lemon Cayenne Cleanse<\/u><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kick things up a notch with the master of all cleansing\nteas. Bursting with tart lemon and a hint of cayenne pepper, it\u2019s pure fire.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Make a White Peach Teapop<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of iced white tea, this super easy recipe is something you HAVE to try. Featuring White Peach<\/u><\/a> tea and topped with an invigorating splash of sparkling water, this satisfying thirstquencher will be your next hot-weather go-to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steep 4 Perfect Spoons<\/u> of White Peach<\/u><\/a> tea with 2 tsp of agave<\/u><\/a> (optional) in near-boiling water for 3-5 minutes, then discard loose leaf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top with sparkling water and enjoy!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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