Golden Tips Tea

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 ensures the appearance of the leaves remain essentially unaltered. The white down of the unprocessed leaves are clearly visible and gives the final tea leaves their silvery-white appearance.
When infused, white tea has a pale yellow cup color and a delicate, fresh flavour. The two most popular white teas are the White Peony (also called "Pai Mu Tan" or "Bai Mudan") and the treasured Silver Needle.