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White Tea

White Tea is tea in its most natural state. Plucked as young buds covered in silvery hairs, it is simply withered and dried. It offers a whisper of flavor—delicate, floral, and refreshing—without the grassy notes of green tea or the tannins of black tea.

At a Glance

  • Like drinking liquid silk.
  • Subtle sweetness that lingers.

When People Drink This

Quiet afternoons

Late evenings

Spa days

Often part of rituals
Brewing in glass to see the dancing leavesSipping slowly to catch subtle notes

Who Keeps This Drink Alive

People behind this drink

Fujian Farmers

Originators

Harvesting Silver Needle and Bai Mu Dan in Fuding.

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How This Drink Feels

The sensory experience

sweet and honey and melon and delicate, with notes of wildflowers and dried hay and fresh linen ending with a soft and clean finish

Like drinking liquid silk.

Subtle sweetness that lingers.

Why This Drink Matters
Historically reserved for royalty, it represents elegance and simplicity. It captures the pure essence of the tea plant.

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Origin Story

Rooted in Fujian

📍 ChinaFujian
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Perfect for the Holiday Season

Holiday Pick

Even during the holiday season, this drink finds its place — between long conversations, travel days, heavy meals, or quiet pauses away from the noise.

  • 🧑‍👩‍👧 Everyone-friendly
  • 🔥 Best served warm
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Places & Everyday Rituals

Where this drink feels most at home

📍Quiet reading nooks📍High-end tea lounges
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Moments Like This

Perfect for moments when you want something soothing and light, or when you need to decompress.
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Did You Know?

Aged white tea is prized in China and is said to develop medicinal properties over time.

🎈Fun Facts
  • 🤓White tea gets its name from the fine silvery-white hairs on the unopened buds of the tea plant.
Cultural Beliefs
High in antioxidants and good for skin health.
How This Drink Is Made
4 minutes
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Ingredients

The Base

  • White Tea Buds/Leaves
  • Hot Water

Instructions

"Patience is key. White tea needs time to release its subtle flavors into the water. "
1. Use water around 80-85°C (175-185°F). 2. Use a generous amount of leaves. 3. Steep for 3-5 minutes.

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