Delicate, floral organic white tea from Fujian (China) — Pai Mu Tan, Silver Needle and White Downy. Minimally processed, pale golden-yellow in the cup, and low in caffeine (15–25 mg per cup).
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ABOUT OUR ORGANIC WHITE TEA
The most delicate type of tea — Pai Mu Tan, Silver Needle & more
At DieTees you'll find premium organic white tea from the traditional growing regions of Fujian (China). Popular choices are our Bio China Pai Mu Tan as the balanced classic, the Pai Mu Tan Spezial with a higher proportion of buds, the delicate Bio China White Downy and the refined Bio China Mao Feng Spezial. You'll also find flavoured versions such as lemon, pear or lavender-strawberry in our range.
White tea is the least processed type of tea: only the youngest buds and leaves are picked, briefly wilted and gently dried — nothing more. The name comes from the fine silvery-white down on the young leaf buds, which is a natural protection for the plant and a mark of quality. The infusion is pale golden-yellow, the aroma delicately floral and lightly sweet, sometimes with a subtle note of honey.
Loose-leaf white tea delivers more aroma than tea bags, because whole buds and leaves are used instead of finely broken remnants. It naturally contains less caffeine than other teas from Camellia sinensis — around 15–25 mg per cup — making it ideal for the late afternoon or for tea lovers sensitive to caffeine.
Reading tip: How does white tea differ from green tea and oolong? Find out more in our green tea guide and oolong guide.
VARIETY OVERVIEW
What types of white tea are there?
White tea falls broadly into three main categories — depending on the proportion of pure buds and the processing:
- Pai Mu Tan (White Peony) — a mix of buds and young leaves. Balanced, mild and floral, ideal for beginners.
- Silver Needle / White Downy — only the finest leaf buds with their silvery down. Especially delicate, with honey-sweet notes, premium quality.
- Premium specialities: Pai Mu Tan Spezial, Mao Feng Spezial — a higher proportion of buds, longer hand-sorting, more intense aroma.
- Flavoured white teas — with lemon, pear, blood orange or lavender-strawberry — fruity accents on the delicate base.
Looking for stronger teas from Camellia sinensis? Take a look at our green tea category with unoxidised classics, the oolong category with semi-oxidised varieties, or the black tea category with fully oxidised classics such as Assam and Darjeeling.
🍵 How to prepare white tea properly
White tea does not tolerate boiling water — the delicate buds would turn bitter. High-quality varieties allow 3–5 infusions, each with a slightly longer steeping time.
75–85 °C
Water temperature
3–5 min
Steeping time
1 TL / 250 ml
Dosage
Minimally processed
Only wilting and gentle drying — no heating, no fermentation. The most delicate form of tea processing.
Low in caffeine
About 15–25 mg of caffeine per cup — considerably less than green, oolong or black tea. Enjoyable even in the late afternoon.
EU organic from Fujian
From certified organic cultivation in China — picked in spring, traditionally processed in the shade.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Answers about white tea
How does white tea differ from green and black tea?
All three come from the same plant — Camellia sinensis. The difference lies in the processing: white tea is minimally processed (only wilted and dried), green tea is additionally heated (steamed or pan-fired to stop oxidation), and black tea is fully oxidised. That is why white tea is the mildest and most floral in taste. More in our green tea guide.
Why is it called white tea?
The name refers to the fine silvery-white down on the young leaf buds. This down is a natural protection for the plant and a mark of quality — the more silvery buds, the higher the grade of tea. The infusion itself is not white but pale golden-yellow.
How is white tea prepared?
Water temperature 75–85 °C — never boiling, otherwise the delicate buds turn bitter. Steeping time 3–5 minutes, dosage one heaped teaspoon per 250 ml. High-quality white teas withstand 3–5 infusions, each with a slightly longer steeping time. Served in a clear glass, the pale golden colour shows at its best.
How much caffeine does white tea contain?
White tea contains around 15–25 mg of caffeine per cup (250 ml) — considerably less than green tea (20–30 mg), oolong (30–50 mg) or black tea (40–60 mg), and only a fraction of coffee (80–100 mg). A longer steeping time raises the caffeine content somewhat.
Which white tea is best for beginners?
Pai Mu Tan (White Peony) is the ideal white tea to start with — balanced in aroma, affordable and versatile to prepare. If you're after a particularly delicate, sweet tea, go for White Downy with its higher proportion of buds. Premium enthusiasts will find exclusive grades in the Mao Feng Spezial or Pai Mu Tan Spezial.
How long does white tea keep?
Stored dry, protected from light and in an airtight tin, loose white tea keeps for 18–24 months without losing aroma. Check the best-before date on the packaging. Once brewed, it's best drunk within 24 hours — the first infusion can also steep for several hours in a glass jug in the fridge.
BUYING ONLINE
Why buy white tea online?
When you buy white tea online, you get access to a far wider range of premium varieties than in the supermarket — from authentic Pai Mu Tan and White Downy to specialities such as Mao Feng. Loose-leaf white tea in particular offers more aroma and quality, because whole buds and leaves with their characteristic silvery down are used instead of finely broken remnants.
At DieTees you'll find exclusively organic white tea from EU-certified cultivation in Fujian (China) — picked in spring from the first harvest, traditionally processed and packed aroma-sealed. If you're looking for stronger teas from Camellia sinensis, we also offer green tea, oolong and black tea — all easy to order online with fast delivery across Europe.
Discover our selection of premium organic white tea now — from delicate Pai Mu Tan to premium Silver Needle.
Discover more: buy organic tea online — an overview of our loose-leaf tea range.
Note: caffeine content figures are guideline values and may vary depending on the variety, dosage and steeping time. For health-related questions, please consult a medical professional.