Loose leaf
White
Vahdam Silver Needle White Tea
Hand-plucked buds. Almost no caffeine. Under-brew it on purpose.
By the leaf
White.
The most delicate of all. Hand-plucked buds. Under-brew on purpose.
Brew temp
175°F
Steep time
2-4 min
Caffeine
low
The short answer
Brew white tea at 175°F for 2-4 min. It runs low in caffeine. The most delicate of all. Hand-plucked buds. Under-brew on purpose.
What we recommend.
4 reviews 
Loose leaf
White
Vahdam Bai Mu Dan (White Peony) Loose Leaf
Fuller-bodied than Silver Needle. Honey, melon, faint hay.
Loose leaf
White
Tealyra Premium White Peony (Bai Mu Dan) Loose Leaf
Honey-melon on the first steep. Mineral fade by the third. The daily white.
Loose leaf
White
Jasmine Silver Needle White Tea Loose Leaf
Silver Needle wearing jasmine. Under-brew it. Let the floral arrive on its own.
FAQ
White tea, answered.
What temperature should I brew white tea at? +
White tea brews best at 175°F. Match the water to the leaf — too hot and it turns bitter, too cool and it brews flat.
How long do you steep white tea? +
Steep white tea for 2-4 min. Pull the leaf at the end of that window rather than leaving it in the cup, or the later sips turn astringent.
Does white tea have caffeine? +
Only a little. White tea is low in caffeine, gentle enough for the afternoon or early evening.
What's the best white tea to buy? +
We rate Vahdam Silver Needle White Tea among the standouts — Hand-plucked buds. Almost no caffeine. Under-brew it on purpose. See all 4 white picks reviewed above.