White Teas – Chai Cupboard

Peach Apricot White

Tim Ellis — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 23:53:43 +0000

Kosher

Caffeine Level: Low

Simply superb! The combination of peaches & apricots blended with a top grade Pai Mu Tan is heavenly!. Delicate hints of citrus finish with faint lingering notes of honey layered over the thick jammy character of this full-bodied tea.

Ingredients:

White tea

Natural flavors (organic compliant)

Steeping Recommendations:

1 tsp of tea · 1 cup water · 175-180°F

Steep: 3 mins, add 1 minute for each additional steep

# of Steeps:

As always, remove from water to prevent further steeping.

Citrus Blossom White

Tim Ellis — Sun, 18 Sep 2022 00:33:43 +0000

A unique twist on a classic white tea selection:
delicate, citrusy & slightly floral.

Ingredients:
Mutan white tea
cornflowers · rose petals
marigold petals · orange pieces
essence of natural oranges

White Peony

Tim Ellis — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 02:40:04 +0000

Direct Trade • Kosher • Organic
White Tea

Sophisticated mouthfeel with mellow-sweet notes of fresh hay and accents of honey & nectar, in a brilliant amber infusion.

Season: early spring
Cultivar: Fuding Da Bai & Fuding Da Hao
Origin: Fujian, China
Picking & Processing: 1-2 leaves & a bud; air dried
Elevation: ~ 676 ft

Steeping Recommendations:
1.5 tbsp (5g) of tea · 12 oz water · 185°F
Steep: 3-4 mins, add 30 second for each additional steep
# of Steeps: multiple
As always, take leaves out of the water to prevent further steeping.

Silver Needles

Tim Ellis — Fri, 05 Feb 2021 02:39:42 +0000

Direct Trade • Kosher • Organic

Reserve white tea with a sublime, sweet flavor and rich, savory finish.

Season: early spring
Cultivar: Jinggu Da Bai/Changye Bai Hao/Da Huang Ya
Origin: Yunnan, China
Picking & Processing: plucked tea buds
Elevation: ~ 7,200 ft

Steeping Recommendations:
1.5 tbsp (6g) of tea · 12 oz water · 185°F
Steep: 4 mins, add 1 minute for each additional steep
As always, take leaves out of the water to prevent further steeping.