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White teas
Renowned for its delicacy, white tea is one of the great specialties from the Fujian province in China. Other countries, such as India, Nepal, and Indonesia, also produce exceptional white teas.
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White Tea: The Art of Delicacy
Rare and precious, white teas originated in China’s Fujian province. There are two main types of Grand Crus: Bai Mu Dan (White Peony) and Yin Zhen (Silver Needles). The latter consists solely of long, silver buds. These teas are harvested just as the buds are beginning to open.
The Making of White Tea
The process of making white tea is relatively simple and can be summed up in two steps: withering and drying.
1. Withering: Traditionally done in the open air or in a well-ventilated, heated room, the art of withering involves the planter’s skill in predicting weather conditions and timing the harvest accordingly. To achieve a similar moisture loss as other teas, the leaves are allowed to wither much longer on racks in direct sunlight or in ventilated rooms with controlled temperatures.
2. Drying : The leaves are then placed in a hot air dryer on trays or in bins. The tea is hand-sorted before being packaged.
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