# White tea

> The least intervention

Young buds and leaves that are simply withered and dried, with no rolling and no firing. It is the style closest to the living leaf. Bud styles (Silver Needle) are delicate and honeyed; leaf styles (Bai Mu Dan) gain body and hay-like notes.

## At a glance

- Water: 75–85 °C
- Steep: 3–5 min
- Amount: 2.5 g / 200 ml
- Caffeine: 15–35 mg per 200 ml cup
- Flavour: Honey, white flowers, peach, hay
- Origin: Fujian, China
- Best time: Afternoon

Tip: The most forgiving: hard to make bitter. Steep 5 min, then resteep.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is white tea?

It is the least processed tea from Camellia sinensis: young buds and leaves that are simply withered and dried. It has a delicate honey and floral taste, low to moderate caffeine and is hard to make bitter. Brew at 80 to 85 °C for 3 to 5 minutes.

## Want to go deeper?

[The Tea Atlas](https://botanora.cdev.com.br/en/shop/atlas-do-cha): The six styles of Camellia sinensis, leaf to cup.

Fonte: https://botanora.cdev.com.br/en/guide/branco