Green & White Tea Sampler
This is a great introduction to the healthy world of green and white teas. Here you can try three 1/4-pound packages at a significant savings compared with buying them separately. White and Green teas are the least processed styles of tea - these three are grown in a remote areas and are all hand harvested.
White Peony Bai MudanThis white tea is grown in northern Fujian Province of China and is traditionally known as Bai Mudan. This lot was picked in early April and was grown right on the coast, on terraced hills completely covered with tea plants. The traditional varietal "fuding da hao" shows off the down-covered buds and young leaves. The farmer used to work for a large company but is now making smaller amounts on land shared with two partners. The resulting tea is very voluminous; you may need a full two tablespoons for a serving.
Yinzhen Silver NeedleThis tea is know for its sweet vegetal and slightly nutty flavor. Each bud is covered with white downy hair and carefully crafted into slender needles. Like its higher grade 'Bai Hao', this tea is also packed with antioxidants and low in caffeine.
Green Peony (Anemone) Known locally as Lu Mudan, this tea is a classic example of a display tea. It is made from good-flavored, spring-picked leaves that are first tied with a string and then flattened into a rosette. It was grown and handcrafted in southern Anhui Province. Throughout China there is a tradition of forming or tying tea leaves into fantastic shapes while making tea. When infused with warm water the shapes come to life and change form -- hence the name display teas.
