These are the least processed teas we offer—just picked and sun-dried. That minimal handling preserves a delicate, naturally sweet flavor without any of the grassy bitterness you sometimes get from green tea.
We source our white teas from worker-owned cooperatives in China, and like everything we sell, they're certified organic and sourced directly from worker-owned cooperatives. White teas have the lowest caffeine content of any tea category, making them particularly good for afternoon and evening drinking.
White Peony (Bai Mu Dan)
White Peony comes from Jiangxi Province and is made from one bud plus the two adjacent young leaves. It's sun-dried, heaped, and gently baked—handled carefully throughout to minimize leaf breakage. The flavor is bright and fresh, distinctly floral without being grassy or bitter. Reviews consistently mention how clean and smooth it tastes, with that characteristic white tea delicacy. Multiple customers note this is the best quality White Peony they've found—whole leaves instead of the stems and broken bits common elsewhere.
Jasmine Silver Needle
Jasmine Silver Needle is our special lot white tea from Hubei Province. It's made from just the buds - a traditional silver needle style—but with the added step of scenting with organic jasmine flowers. The silvery sheen and downy hairs are instantly recognizable. The jasmine adds a floral note without overpowering the tea's natural sweetness. Customers describe it as fruity, floral, and subtle—with just the right amount of jasmine fragrance. This one's a treat, which is why it's excluded from promotions.
What to Try First
If you're new to white tea: White Peony is the place to start—delicate but with enough flavor to be satisfying, and it won't taste like grass clippings.
If you want something special: Jasmine Silver Needle brings floral complexity without losing the gentle character of white tea.
If you prefer very light caffeine: Either works, but white teas generally have less caffeine than any other category, making them good for all-day drinking.
