White Tea

White tea is primarily made from the young tea bud, plucked just before the leaf opens on the stem. Where green and black teas draw their more robust qualities from mature leaves, white teas consist of incipient leaves called “buds,” or “tips.” If left unplucked, within a week to ten days this bud would unfurl into a beautiful leaf. Consisting almost exclusively of only buds (a very few white teas are not bud-only), white teas are the simplest yet also among the most complex. Their sizable tips are a product of centuries of selective propagation. Buds play an important role in many green and black teas; harvested along with mature leaves, they give those teas refined sweetness and a softer body. White teas, therefore, provide a chance to sample an important component tea, barely adulterated. Barely processed, light and refined, they present one of the purest expressions of the tea plant. While white tea isn’t truly white—the tea buds (which do not have fully mature chlorophyll) grow to a bright green color, fade to silver and brew to a pale yellow brewed cup. Looking to buy White tea online?  We carry a nice selection of non organic and organic White tea. You can also purchase White tea online from our organic tea site organicteacentre.com

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Yin Zhen White Needle loose white tea
Yin Zhen White Needle
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White Monkey loose leaf white tea
White Monkey
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from $38.00
$43.00
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Cream Earl Grey White loose leaf white tea
Cream Earl Grey White
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Pai Mu Tan White, loose leaf white tea
Pai Mu Tan White
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from $14.00
$16.00
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Organic Pai Mu Tan White loose leaf tea
Organic Pai Mu Tan White
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from $16.00
$17.00
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Organic Pai Mu Tan White Melon loose leaf tea
Organic Pai Mu Tan White Melon
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from $16.00
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Loose leaf White Tea. White China Snow Buds
Organic White China Snow Buds
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from $25.00
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White Tea – Light, Smooth & Seriously Underrated

If you’ve never tried white tea, you’re missing out on one of the smoothest, most delicate brews out there. It’s light, naturally sweet, and just a bit floral — kind of like the quiet genius of the tea world.

White tea comes from the same plant as black and green tea, but it’s the least processed of them all. That means more antioxidants, fewer tannins, and a clean, subtle flavour that’s easy on the palate and perfect for slow sips.

So What Exactly Is White Tea?

Good question. White tea is made from the youngest tea leaves — often picked before they fully open, while they’re still covered in soft white hairs (hence the name). It’s gently dried and left mostly untouched, which keeps its natural sweetness and floral notes intact.

It doesn’t punch you in the face like black tea or have that grassy thing going on like some green teas. It’s mellow, smooth, and super refreshing.

Why You Might Fall in Love with It

  • Light & Easy: Perfect if you want something gentle that still feels special.

  • Naturally Good for You: Packed with antioxidants — no need to overhype it.

  • Simple to Brew: Just hot (not boiling!) water and a few minutes of steeping. That’s it.
  • Feels Kinda Fancy: But without the attitude.

How to Brew White Tea

Keep it simple:

  1. Heat water to about 75–80°C (just before boiling).
  2. Steep your white tea for 2–4 minutes.
  3. Sip slow and appreciate the subtle magic.

Optional: Add a slice of peach or a drizzle of honey if you’re feeling creative.

Find Your New Favourite White Tea

Whether you’re switching from green tea or just want something more calming, white tea is worth exploring. We’ve sourced ours with care — no junk, just pure leaves that speak for themselves.

👉 Browse our full collection of white tea and see what all the chill is about.