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White Teas
The Tao of Tea offers a selection of pure, unblended, organic white teas made from native varietals of the tea plant in China and from newly propogated strains in the sub-continent. In making high quality white teas, only the new closed buds are plucked in the 48 hours or less of sprouting, and naturally withered, lightly pan baked and /or sun-dried. The buds are covered by silvery down and provide a light yellow tea that is sweet and full bodied. White tea is the least processed of all teas. Recent research suggests that it contains a high level of anti oxidants for a healthier lifestyle. Very low in caffeine.

Original White tea growing areas have been the Fuding and Zhenghe counties of Fujian, China. These areas are native to at least three distinct plant varietals for making white teas - the 'Da Bai Fa Cha' (big white hair), 'Xiao Bai Fa Cha' ( small white hair) and 'Shui Xian' (water fairy). Some tea mercahants may argue that White teas can only be defined if they originate from these areas. There is also hesitancy by merchants to disclose the processing techniques in full detail. In modern times, the methods of White tea processing have become more cross-pollinated among the tea cultures. Recent cultivation has also begun in other parts of China, and we are proud to be among the first group of tea companies to offer those in the united states. In 2000, The Tao of Tea became the first tea company to successfully develop a white tea in Darjeeling, India, and in 2003 we became the first tea company to develop a certified organic white tea from the famous 'Blue Mountains' (Nilgiris) in south India. Processing of White teas in Sri Lanka has also caught the attention of several tea gardens.

We hope this cross-pollination of traditions and tea art continues to involve more merchants, tea gardens and tea makers. Please let us know how you enjoy our selections below.

100% Organic
Baimudan Reserve
A high grade Baimudan ('White Peony'). Delicious, toasty cocoa aroma.

100% Organic
Blue Mountains White
Out of Stock
Very Limited Availability. High Elevation white tea from South India.

Imperial White
Full-bodied chestnut aroma with a hint of smokiness. Golden brew with a mellow, lingering, nutty, vegetal flavor.

100% Organic
Jingmai White
A fine white tea from the old growth tea trees of Jing Mai Mountain.

Queen Darjeeling
Out of Stock
This tea is an exclusive The Tao of Tea production. Very Limited Quantity.

100% Organic
Silver Needle
Organic white tea with rich tea history.

White Darjeeling
Made with tender white tips and some leaf, it provides a distinct sweet muscatel aroma and taste.

White Dragon
Light yellow color brew with nutty and slightly toasty taste.

Certified Organic
White Earl Grey
Natural, Organic, Bergamot Essence blended with white tea.

100% Organic
White Peony
Clear infusion, grassy, toasty, mild and light-bodied.

100% Organic
Yinzhen Supreme
Out of Stock
Smooth, lingering honeysuckle sweetness.