An exquisite version of the White Peony variety, this is a delicate tea made from unopened leaf buds and the newest two leaves to open on the tea bush. For White Symphony, many more buds are included than is typical for classic White Peony. The liquor is very light, similar to Silver Needles. But the flavor is much more complex: faintly floral, warm and sugary like honeydew or white nectarine. Soft mouthfeel and clean, uplifting finish. If you've been enjoying White Peony, we invite you to savor this more refined version.
White Tea | Low caffeine | Steep at 180° for 3 mins
For more than sixteen centuries, Fujian tea producers have sown, harvested, and processed nearly one-fifth of China's total production of tea. The province's legendary tea pioneers first created the process for white teas and artisans have contributed to the esteemed reputation by ignoring typical firing of full leaves and, instead, allowing the leaves to only be withered and sun dried. The other, more distinct difference, is that white tea production uses only the hand-plucked, unopened leaf buds and the two youngest, most tender leaves. The dance of leaf, bud, and water is best appreciated in a glass pot or cup.
Raw Honey for White Teas
Soft floral notes of this raw honey pair deliciously with the lively, fresh character of green and white teas.
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Questions and Answers
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What is the caffeine level of this tea?
Asked by Emily Dennis
on June 15th, 2016
“ This tea contains a low-medium level of caffeine, similar to the other white teas we have. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on June 15th, 2016
“ It's very low - it's white tea. I drink it at night or in the AM. ”
Answered by P. Anastasia
on October 17th, 2019
Do u generally add a sweetener to this or other teas. I followed the instructions. .and found this tea to have no e of the sweetness described in the comments.
Asked by shawna miller
on March 19th, 2017
“ None of our teas contain added sugar or sweeteners. ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on March 20th, 2017
“ The instructions are wrong. They're also dumb, because it calls for a 'heaping' teaspoon but 'heaping' is a completely arbitrary label and entirely worthless as instruction. I ended up dumping two tasteless cups of hot pale-yellow water obtained by follow ”
Answered by Jim Myers
on April 24th, 2021
“ I googled how to brew white tea instead and found instruction which called for 2 teaspoons if mostly compact buds and two tablespoons if mostly fluffy leaves. My third attempt using two tablespoons of leaves produced the proper result, finally, and no tha ”
Answered by Jim Myers
on April 24th, 2021
“ I would not add sweetener to a white tea. The sweetness is more of an undertone in comparison to other tea types that are more malty, bold, acidic, etc. 'Sweet' essence or flavor is usually subtle with regular teas and does not necessarily mean it it tast ”
Answered by P. Anastasia
on April 2nd, 2019
What am I doing wrong? I have a temperature controlled kettle, so brewing water for white tea is at a different control versus green or black. This is the second time my white tea has an ash taste at the back of my throat. Help!
Asked by Ceme Orr
on September 10th, 2020
“ Hello Ceme! Everyone's tastes are different. You may want to use the lowest setting and start with brewing for 2 minutes and go from there! ”
Answered by Adagio Teas
on September 11th, 2020
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