White tea

White tea is naturally oxidized. Because of the nature of how white tea is oxidized, white tea can be stored for multiple years and will taste smoother and sweeter. Brewing this white tea is very easy. It's almost impossible to brew this tea wrong. You can brew with high temperature or low temperature. You can brew short time or long time. Regardless, how you brew your tea, you will discover a new flavor every single time. With the proper brewing, this tea can be rebrewed over and over again for at least 20 times.  

Origin: Fuding, China

Once upon a time, there was a man named Shou Xing. He is the symbol of immortality and longevity. If you've seen his eyebrow, you'll see he has a really long one. The leaves of this naturally-oxidized white tea look like Shou Xing's long eyebrow. That's how this white tea gets its name from. 

Origin: Fuding, China

Notes: Smooth, Honey, Apricot

Whenever we have someone who is new in tea, asking for white tea recommendations, this is the tea we always recommend first. This white tea might not as famous as a Silver Needle White Tea, but for a fraction of its price, the flavor and value of this tea often surpass the former.

It's true that Silver Needle White Tea might be the most popular white tea among tea drinkers, but Silver Needle tends to taste a little too mild for most people. This white tea is like drinking a refreshing sweet plum juice. The stronger you brew the tea, the better the flavor becomes. It never gets bitter or astringent. 

Origin: Fuding, China

Notes: Honey, Malt, Plum, Raisin

Alternate Name: White Peony

Origin: Zhenghe County, Fujian, China

Press: 2016

An excellent introduction to the world of aged white tea! This 2013 Shou Mei cake now has a good amount of age on it, developing that deep, fruity, and fermented aroma that can only be found in aged white teas.

Fresh white teas are grassy and soft, but this flavor profile is transformed dramatically by aging. Here you'll find a surprisingly deep and mature flavor that gives a lot to think about. A fantastic tea for both everyday sipping and deep pondering. 

In China, aged white teas are said to have potent health benefits, particularly for immunity. The greater the age of the tea, the more potent the flavor and benefits.

The base material was harvested in Spring 2013.

Origin: Fujian Province, China

Harvest: 2013

Notes: raisin, honey