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White tea is minimally processed. It is generally only air-dried and slightly oxidized. The highest-quality white teas are picked before the leaf buds have opened, while they are still covered with silky white hairs. These teas should be steeped in water well below boiling.

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Yinzhen Silver Needle
Yinzhen Bai Hao (Silver Needle), 1/4 lb package
Price $33.00

This famous Chinese white tea has wonderful silver leaves covered with downy hair. It's velvety and full bodied, with flavors of almonds and butter. Pronounced [YIN-zhen buy how]
Big White Shou Mei
Big White (Shou Mei), 1/4 lb package
Price $26.25 Available end of July

A traditional white tea varietal produced in the modern style with forced air, making the flavor more strong and the cup color slightly darker. The amber leaves give a strong, sweet-honey taste.
White Peony
White Peony "Bai Mudan", 1/4 lb package
Price $30.25 Available mid August

This is a true white peony which I selected on the coast in Fuding, China this spring. The taste is clear and sweet with a lingering bean sprout character.