White tea goes through the least processing of any tea type — the leaves are simply withered and dried. This minimal handling helps preserve the tea's delicate flavour and naturally occurring tea polyphenols, which is part of why white tea has been valued in Chinese tea traditions for generations.
Most of this collection is white tea, and that's by design. Our Aged White Tea 2012 has had over a decade to develop its mellow sweetness and warming character. In Chinese tea culture, aged white tea is often associated with comfort during cooler seasons, though we treat it first and foremost as a beautiful aged tea to drink and enjoy.
For something fresher, Wild White Peony 2025 and Gong Mei White Tea 2020 are both approachable starting points. The Yunnan Black Tea (Dian Hong) rounds out the collection as a full-bodied option that's traditionally associated with warmth during cooler months.
Pop into our Tea Bar at Salamanca to taste through these — it's the easiest way to find one that fits.
