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Tea plant branches with small white flowers and dark green leaves

Tea from Camellia sinensis

White Tea

Delicate, sweet and softly floral

White tea is the least processed of the true teas: young buds and leaves are withered and dried with minimal handling. Expect a pale liquor with gentle sweetness and notes of honey, hay or flowers.

Brewing at a glance

75–85°C

Water

3–5 min

Steep

White tea is forgiving and rewards a second or third infusion.

Styles include:Silver NeedleWhite PeonyHimalayan white

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From the Journal

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Cups of different teas arranged with loose leavesTea Basics

7 min read

Different Types of Tea: A Beginner's Guide

Green, black, white, oolong and pu-erh all come from one plant. Here's what makes each one different.

A tea set arranged on a wooden tray by a sunny windowTea Lifestyle

4 min read

Building a Simple Tea Ritual at Home

A kettle, a favourite cup and ten unhurried minutes — ideas for making tea a pause in your day.

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