White tea is tea made from new growth buds and young leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis. The leaves are steamed or fired to inactivate oxidation, and then dried. White tea therefore retains the high concentrations of catechins (antioxidants) which are present in fresh tea leaves. As white teas contain buds and leaves, whereas other teas are mainly leaves, the dried tea doesn’t look green and has a pale appearance. Buds and young tea leaves have been found to contain higher levels of caffeine than older leaves, suggesting that the caffeine content of some white teas may be slightly higher than that of green teas.
Ingredients
100% White Tea
Directions
Use 2 heaping teaspoons per 6 oz. cup; heat fresh water until it is steaming briskly (not boiling); let steep for 2.5 - 3 minutes. All teas we sell have brewing instructions on the bag.
