Looking for an organic white tea? Look no further! Arbor Teas is proud to offer a selection of loose leaf organic white tea,
including flavored blends and single-origin teas from China, Rwanda and India. After harvesting, tea leaves undergo minimal processing. Tea leaves are simply withered and dried (similar to an herb), with the occasional steaming or baking in between. As a result, white teas offer delicate flavors and an exquisitely subtle organic tea-drinking experience.
Delicately fragrant, with a mellow vegetal sweetness and a pale yellow infusion
Rich and earthy white tea flavor with muscatel and citrus overtones
Fruity and tart pomegranate pairs with a lightly sweet and delicate white tea
Nectar-like body with notes of honey, a delicate sweetness and no astringency
Clover honey and stewed apricots combine with mineral notes and no astringency
A collection of delicate white teas
White teas originated in the Fujian province of China, and continue to be produced in limited quantities in only a few parts of the world to this day. Governed by strict requirements, Chinese white teas, such as our Organic Silver Needle and Organic Bai Mu Dan also known as White Peony, represent the most traditional style and flavor in our organic white tea selections. However, high demand in the marketplace has caused white tea production to move beyond China's borders, and our Organic Makaibari Estate Silver Tips, grown in the Darjeeling region of India, is a premium example of what can be accomplished in different soil.
As opposed to a green tea or black tea, our organic loose white teas are simply withered and dried (similar to an herb), with the occasional steaming or baking during processing. This simple manufacturing style can result in the silvery-white buds of our Silver Needle, which is only the buds plucked from the Camellia sinensis plant, or the varied brown, white, and green leaves of our Bai Mu Dan. Hand-plucking and careful handling create these delicate organic teas. As with all tea, caffeine content can vary from each tea, by each leaf, by bud, and by each year.
We recommend brewing our loose leaf organic white teas in water that has been heated until bubbles have begun to form on the bottom of the pan, or 180 degrees Fahrenheit, for 2-3 minutes. Of course, these are only our recommendations. Let your personal taste be the ultimate test! Get more tips on how to brew loose leaf tea.