The production process of white tea is relatively simple, mainly withering and drying, which maximises the retention of the natural characteristics of the tea leaves. The name of white tea is just like its appearance, covered with white hairs and fat buds, which looks like a layer of white snow from afar.
Depending on the raw material and production process, white tea is classified as White Hair Silver Needle, White Peony, Gong Mei and Shou Mei. White Hair Silver Needle is made from single buds, which are strong and straight, covered with white hairs. After brewing, it has a fresh aroma, distinctive fragrance, and a refreshingly sweet flavour. White Peony is made from one bud and one or two leaves, and resembles a flower. After brewing, the green leaves are covered with silver-white hairs, just like the first release of a bud, with a pure aroma and mellow flavour. The longer the white tea is stored, the gentler the tea is and the more unique medicinal aroma it produces, which is why there is the saying ‘one year of tea, three years of medicine, seven years of treasure’.
