White teas are the least processed and oxidize only a little while they gently wither before drying. Hence the leaves lose much of their deep green colour but they do not turn brown. The term ‘white’ refers largely to the very light infusion in the cup.
New lot just arrived! White tea from the Jun Chiyabari Estate in eastern Nepal, is a rare treat, as only a limited amount is available each spring and small artisan tea shops like beTeas have to compete with the big guys to get it. We’ve been lucky enough to snag a couple of kilos of this exceptional leaf, so don’t miss out on this rare treat!
White Peony (a.k.a. Bai Mu Dan or Pai Mu Tan) is a light, traditional white tea that consists of young leaves with silvery buds. This one is organically grown with a generous amount of buds which produces pronounced sweet, gentle notes with peachy undertones.
White Peony (a.k.a. Bai Mu Dan or Pai Mu Tan) is a light, traditional white tea that consists of young leaves with silvery buds. This selection is embellished with citrus flavour lending a lively aroma and taste of tangerine dreams!