Single Estate White Teas  - White teas are the most delicate of all teas; the finest varieties are appreciated by tea connoisseurs for their unmatched subtlety, complexity and natural sweetness.

The production of White Teas - During the plucking, great care has to be given to the selection of the leaves. Usually only the youngest leaves, still covered with short white hair or down are used. The production of most varieties of white tea consists of only two steps: Steaming and drying (some white teas are very slightly fermented). The absence of withering, rolling and oxidation leaves the appearance of the leaves essentially unaltered. The white down of the unprocessed leaves is clearly visible and gives the final tea leaves their sliver-white appearance.

When infused, white tea has a pale yellow cup color and a delicate, fresh flavor. The two most popular white teas are the White Peony (also called "Pai Mu Tan" or "Bai Mudan") and the treasured Silver Needle.

Health Benefits of White Teas - White tea has a broad range of positive effects on the body and a tremendous number of health benefits. Its supreme power is in preventing disease and disorder. Being  the least processed of all the teas, white tea is loaded with antioxidants. Antioxidants are protective nutrients that have the ability to neutralize free radicals that would otherwise wreak havoc on your body, damaging DNA and accelerating aging. 

Studies show that antioxidants offer protection against cancer, heart disease and stroke, as well as numerous other conditions. White tea strengthens bones and teeth as well as the circulatory and immune systems, easing the symptoms of illness and promoting recovery. It has also been proven that ingredients in white tea are effective in boosting the immune function of skin cells and protecting them from the damaging effects of the sun, an important finding in the fight against skin cancer.