White Tea

White teas are the least processed of all teas, most hailing from the Fujian province in China. White teas are picked when young tea buds are tightly enclosed in new leaves. They are then withered to allow the natural moisture to evaporate. This allows the leaves to retain a silky, downy quality. When you first drink white tea, it may seem tasteless, but after a moment you become aware of the subtle sweetness of the tea on your palette. This tea produces a clear to yellowish liquid, that has a soft, clean, and sweet flavor.