White Tea
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↑About White Tea

Although this means that white tea is less processed than green tea, the lack of heating allows some oxidation to occur, creating a slightly darker color than most green teas, and less of the vibrant green color.
Different definitions of white tea
There is no universally accepted definition of white tea; the classification of teas as either white or green can be subjective, especially for intermediate types of tea such as snow buds (xue ya). Sometimes, white teas are classified as a sub-type of green tea, since most white teas are mostly unoxidized, but we believe that classifying them in different categories is more accurate because their production process is distinct, and because they are often more oxidized than typical green tea.Some organizations, including some tea companies, and the Tea Association of the U.S.[1], define white tea so as to only include teas including leaf tips or buds, which excludes most of the darkest-colored white teas; we do not use this definition since these teas are still minimally processed like other white teas.
Flavor and aroma

Lighter white teas have aromatic notes, like melon, that are uncommon in other types of teas. White teas often lack the grassy characteristics of green teas, and they lack both the toasty character of pan-fired or baked green teas, as well as the vegetal characteristics of steamed teas. Darker white teas often have aromas resembling autumn leaves.
The flavor and aromas of white teas are particularly diverse if you look at types outside the historical centers of production in Fujian province.
Origins and production
White tea originated in China, and most of the world's white tea is produced there, a large portion of it in Fujian province, particularly, in the northern parts, including Fuding and Zhenghe. However, in recent years, due to the surging popularity of white tea, white teas have become available from numreous other regions, including India, Sri Lanka (Ceylon), Kenya, and Malawi.Some of these teas emulate traditional Chinese styles, especially silver needle, and sometimes white peony. Others, however, are novel, fitting into the broader traditions and production methods of white tea but taking on a character of their own.
Caffeine content of white tea: myths and reality
Many websites claim that white tea contains less caffeine than black or green teas. This is a widespread myth; the caffeine content of white teas, like other teas, varies greatly from one tea to the next. White teas with a large portion of buds, such as silver needle, tend to have more caffeine than those with a larger portion of mature leaves, as the young tips are highest in caffeine. As white teas, particularly those made exclusively of tips, are very mild in flavor, they can also be brewed very strongly, resulting in a very high caffeine content of the brewed cup.References:
1. About Tea: Glossary of Terms, Tea Association of the United States of America, Retrieved Sep. 26, 2011.
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White Tea Blueberry & Elderflower from English Tea Shop
Style: White Tea – Region: BlendDec. 25th, 2020
Cup at home, made from a sachet included in the tea company's Advent Tea Calendar (2020) and containing a mixture of leaves of white tea and lemongrass, as well as elderflower and pieces of dried blueberries - all of them organic and sprinkled with flavouring. Pours clear peach yellow (against white china) with no sedi...
Read Full ReviewPrep: 205F, 5min, 4tsp for 16oz (as per instructions but lowered 212 to 205).
When Teavana made this variety, it was one of the first teas that I truly loved. This is meant to be a replacement for their discontinued line, I think.
Aroma: The nose really shows off the spice of the tea with some pungent cinnamon....
Prep: 175F, 3 minutes, 2 heaping teaspoons in 16oz
Appearance: Transparent pink, quite bright.
Aroma: There is a mild mix of strawberry and raspberry. I keep searching for the basil notes but I can’t find them.
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I haven't had a lot of positive experiences with White2Tea brand tea, so far. I really didn't like their Hot Brandy mix of white and black teas (it seemed like a bad idea after thinking about it because of the very different way the two age and the fact that they often use different temperatures for brewing). The Night...
Read Full ReviewThis expensive white tea from Vietnam offers little that is new imo. It is very mild, with a pleasant white peach taste. The aroma is its most impressive feature, and it made me think of fruit salad, flowers, and woods. The second infusion was more flavorful than the first. A white tea enthusiast might find somethi...
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White Peony (Bai Mu Dan)
Brand: | Two Leaves and a Bud |
Style: | White Peony Tea |
Region: | Fujian, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Sachet |

White Peony (Pai Mu Tan)
Brand: | Adagio Teas |
Style: | White Peony Tea |
Region: | Fujian, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

Organic White Peony (Bai MuDan) Tea
Brand: | TeaVivre |
Style: | White Peony Tea |
Region: | Fuding, Fujian, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

Organic Silver Needle White Tea (Bai Hao Yin Zhen)
Brand: | TeaVivre |
Style: | Silver Needle |
Region: | Fujian, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

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Brand: | Ten Ren Tea |
Style: | White Tea |
Region: | Fujian, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |
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Shoumei White Tea
Brand: | Foojoy |
Style: | Shou Mei White Tea |
Region: | China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Teabag |

Premium Peony White Tea (100% Organic)
Brand: | Prince of Peace |
Style: | White Peony Tea |
Region: | Fujian, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

Fuding Shou Mei White Tea Cake 2013
Brand: | TeaVivre |
Style: | Shou Mei White Tea |
Region: | Fuding, Fujian, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Compressed |

Organic White Peony (Bai MuDan) Tea
Brand: | TeaVivre |
Style: | White Peony Tea |
Region: | Fuding, Fujian, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |

White Peony (Pai Mu Tan)
Brand: | Adagio Teas |
Style: | White Peony Tea |
Region: | Fujian, China |
Caffeine: | Caffeinated |
Leaf: | Loose |