White Tea Archives - Page 2 of 3

Learn ► January 25, 2021

Meet the Tea: Yue Guang Bai (Moonlight White)

Yue Guang Bai (aka Moonlight White) is one of my favorite white teas. Here's everything you need to know about where it's from, the taste, and how to brew it.

Sip ► January 20, 2021

White2Tea 2018 Censers

2018 Censers is an elegant and full-bodied white tea with a floral and fruity lean. Fuzzy trichomes from the buds contributed to a thick, soupy mouthfeel.

Sip ► August 5, 2020

Rejuvenating Georgian Tea with Renegade Tea Estate

Did you know that tea is grown in Georgia (the country, not the state)? I had the opportunity to taste three different offerings from Renegade Tea Estate.

Sip ► February 5, 2020

Nepali Tea Traders Jade Spring White Tea

Jade Spring White Tea is subtle but don't mistake that for weakness. There is a lot of complexity here! It was sweet and vegetal without being overbearing.

Learn ► January 6, 2020

4 Misconceptions about White Tea

There are a lot of misconceptions about white tea out there. They make me cringe when I hear them! In this post, I'll do my best to clear some of them up.

Sip ► August 28, 2019

Nepali Tea Traders Ama Dablam Organic White Tea

Ama Dablam Organic White Tea from Nepali Tea Traders was mellow and sweet with subtle floral and vegetal notes. It would be a perfect choice for a hot summer day.

Sip ► May 15, 2019

Hugo Tea Ma Wei Moonlight White

Ma Wei Moonlight White from Hugo Tea was soft and floral with a hint of brown sugar sweetness. Think wildflowers rather than hothouse orchid.

Sip ► April 17, 2019

Upton Tea Imports Jinggu Spring Buds

Jinggu Spring Buds from Upton Tea Imports is a wonderfully sweet and complex white tea from Yunnan. Think of it as a beefier version of Silver Needle!

Sip ► December 3, 2018

Lost Tea Co. White Moonlight

Moonlight White is one of my favorite teas from Yunnan. This one was floral and sweet with a citrus finish. It's perfect for when you want to unwind.

Sip ► March 21, 2018

This is a tea that I had been wanting to try for a while. When I saw that Mandala Tea's website was back up and running I just had to order some. Moonlight White is produced in Yunnan Province using the same big leaf variety that is used to make puerh tea.

Sip ► September 21, 2017

Arbor Teas Organic Silver Needle White Tea

Country of Origin: ChinaLeaf Appearance: whole buds, covered in downy hairSteep time: 30 secondsWater Temperature: 180 degreesPreparation Method: glass gaiwanLiquor: pale gold Time flies really flies when you’re having fun but it’s still hard to...

Sip ► August 23, 2017

Teavivre Fuding Shou Mei White Tea Cake 2012

Country of Origin: China Leaf Appearance: varied browns and greens with scattered visible buds Steep time: 10 seconds, increasing 5 seconds with each infusion Water Temperature: 200 degrees Preparation Method: glass gaiwan Liquor: orange-tinged amber Did...