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Spring White | Everyday White Tea | Contains Caffeine (Organic)
How to use loose leaf tea
Place tea leaves in a teapot, infuser basket, or empty tea bag
Pour hot water over the tea (rather than dunking tea leaves into the water)
Strain or remove leaves before enjoying
If you need help getting started with loose leaf tea, read our article here. We also sell easy-to-use infusers and fillable tea bags — shop here.
Brewing Guidelines
White tea is brewed at a lower temperature than green or black teas to avoid any unintended bitterness or scorching of the delicate leaves. To compensate for the lower temperature, steep for a longer time in order to extract its full flavor.
Heat 8 oz of filtered water to a boil and cool to 180 - 185 °F (80 - 85 °C) by pouring into a cool glass and letting it sit for several minutes. Alternatively, use a kettle with a temperature selection option to heat only to 180 °F.
Pour water over 2 g (about 1.5 Tablespoon) tea and steep 3 – 4 minutes. Adjust time and amount of tea depending on desired strength.
If serving over ice, use more tea when brewing to avoid diluting the tea too much as it cools.
Always use filtered or spring water to fully enjoy the taste of your tea. For best results, brew using a teapot with a removable filter that allows the leaves to unfurl completely. Avoid tea balls/eggs or other infusers that compress the tea leaves.
The tea leaves can be re-steeped multiple times, increasing the water temperature to 190 °F (88 °C). Increase steep time to 10 minutes after the third infusion and slightly increase the water temperature. Notice the different flavors that emerge with each steeping.
Storing Tea
Keep sealed in a cool, dry place away from strong odors, moisture, and light. We do not recommend storing tea in clear containers (such as glass jars) as light can affect the shelf life of tea.
White tea should be consumed within 2 years of purchase for the freshest flavor. However, it can be stored for longer and will develop a more mature flavor over time.
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About this Tea
Unlike more delicate white teas such as Silver Needles or White Peony, our Spring White is made with more mature leaves and stems, in a style known as Shou Mei, making it both more robust and affordable. It stands up well even with spicy foods, works nicely after a heavy meal, and also makes a delicious cold brew tea.
