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white teas

Shop online for whole-leaf white teas sourced directly from the artisan farmers who tender them. White tea varieties include Silver Needle, White Peony and other gourmet teas. White tea is the most subtle of all tea types, using only the finest leaves from each tea bush with minimal amount of processing. It contains the highest amount of antioxidants and shares many chemical compounds with green tea. Our direct-trade advantage ensures superior taste, freshness and value.

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jasmine silver needle
jasmine silver needle
42p / cup
silver needle
silver needle
52p / cup
white peach
white peach
18p / cup
white peony
white peony
22p / cup
white blueberry
white blueberry
18p / cup
white strawberry
white strawberry
18p / cup

Sample Our Premium Loose Leaf White Teas

Enjoy light-bodied flavour, delicate aromas, and gently uplifting brews with our premium loose leaf white tea collection. We offer a varied range of white teas, from refreshing flavoured blends to artisan single-origin selections - all available in sample sizes that make exploring new favourites effortless. Opt for White Blueberry, a fruit-led blend that combines sweet blueberry notes with a clean, airy white tea base. For a more traditional tasting experience, try White Peony for its soft honeyed sweetness and subtle mineral, stone-fruit character, or choose Jasmine Silver Needle, crafted from unopened buds and fragrant jasmine blossoms for an elegant, floral finish.

White Tea Characteristics and Benefits

White tea is made from premium leaves that are minimally processed to preserve their natural character, resulting in a pale cup colour and delicate flavour. Depending on origin and craftsmanship, profiles can range from lightly fruity with a mineral edge to floral, melon-like, and softly sweet. White tea also contains naturally occurring antioxidants, and many people enjoy it for a calmer lift and gentle focus, with typically lower caffeine levels than most black teas.

Loose, Bagged and Iced

Our white teas are available in loose leaf form, with select favourites also offered in pyramid tea bags and iced-tea pouches. To make sampling effortless, our white tea sampler includes single-serve loose leaf portion packs, so you can brew at home, at work, or wherever the day takes you.

Does white tea contain caffeine?

Yes - loose leaf white tea naturally contains caffeine. Whole-leaf white teas typically provide around 15-30 mg of caffeine per cup (about 250 ml). The exact amount varies by tea type, steeping time, and water temperature. If you’d like a lower-caffeine option, explore our decaffeinated teas or choose from our naturally caffeine-free herbal blends.

How long should loose-leaf white tea be steeped?

Steep loose leaf white tea for 2-3 minutes in cooler water (about 80-90°C). For a stronger cup with more depth, steep a little longer. Shorter steeping times produce a lighter, more delicate brew.
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