Silver Tip White Tea

The Finest Hand Picked Silver Tip White Tea Online

Buy rare silver tip white tea from Slofoodgroup. Grown in the fertile soils of Sri Lanka, Ceylon white tea is celebrated for its light honey and fruity flavor profile. The young buds, that are not yet leaves, are harvested when they are half inch needles with a light white to silver fuzz. These fine white to silver hairs protect the buds from cold and frost and also give white tea its name. 

White tea is the least processed and most costly to produce of all teas

White tea is quite rare and therefore quite expensive when compared to other types of tea. The tender buds of the Camellia Sinesis is hand picked before the sun rises and carefully placed in silk pouches to shield the buds from direct sunlight. Prior to drying, buds are hand rolled creating its unique shape. The buds are then slowly dried in the shade by a master teamaker. Buds are dried in the shade to prevent oxidation and retain antioxidants. 

About our white tea

Ingredients: 100% White tea 

Characteristic of dry leaves: delicate half inch needle shape with soft white fuzz

Color: white to slightly silver tone

Aroma: soft, floral, complex 

Flavor profile: floral, stone fruits, ripe peaches 

How to properly brew white tea

To brew white tea it recommended to steep one tablespoon loose tea per 8oz cup of water for 2-3 minutes. If you prefer a stronger tea you can try steeping slightly longer or simply add more tea leaves. The flavor is subtle, sweet and refreshing.