White Tea

White teas are the most delicate of all teas. White tea is named after the tiny white or silver hairs that cover the bud as it develops at the tip of each shoot. They are usually made from just the unopened bud and top leaf, gathered before it can start to unfurl. The leaves are then simply steamed and dried. When brewed they give a very pale, champagne colour and have a light, sweet flavour. White tea is even higher in anti-oxidants than Green Tea, but can have a higher caffeine content due to the very young buds containing more naturally occurring caffeine. Most White Teas can be infused at least three times, with slightly different flavours with each steeping.