silvermage2000 said 2010-05-25 13:42:00 -0400

Advice recs. on new white teas to try

So I am really low on white teas and would like to know what different people think are really good ones that are hopefully not too expensive.

Things I don’t like melon,really spicy ,blackberries,heavy hibiscus,black currants,coconut,cherry,plum,perfumey teas with too much flowers,

16 Replies

-Jessica- said 2010-05-25 14:20:38 -0400

Precious White Peach from Teavana is a really good one I think…

Cofftea said 2010-05-25 14:24:11 -0400

Honey Vanilla and Silver Needle whites from LeafSpa. It’s great when you want a flavored white or an unflavored white- for a dessert tea, or a non dessert tea. All of Adagio’s whites I’ve found to be very good so I suggest getting both their unflavored and flavored samplers. I have not tried any of them yet- but you should hit up Upton Tea Imports for their samples. At that price you can’t go wrong:)

Cofftea said 2010-05-25 15:17:20 -0400

If you also like black tea you should really try today’s steepster select:)

Cofftea said 2010-05-25 17:57:14 -0400

Honey vanilla white confirmed AMAZING cold.

Lori said 2010-05-25 22:43:41 -0400

The Honey Vanilla is awesome cold brewed. !!!

Cofftea said 2010-05-25 22:47:53 -0400

I just did it hot brewed in just enough water to cover the leaves then added cold water- but yeah it is awesome.

silvermage2000 said 2010-05-25 14:56:41 -0400

Thanks everyone so for for the recs and taking the time I will keep them in mind.

AmazonV said 2010-05-25 15:12:23 -0400

honeydew from teas etc

AmazonV said 2010-05-25 15:12:43 -0400

oopse you DON’t like melons, never mind!

malomorgen said 2010-05-25 15:32:29 -0400

i don’t see adagio’s silver needle among your tea ratings. i love that one…

Cofftea said 2010-05-25 15:43:10 -0400

I know you don’t like overly floral teas, but their Jasmine Silver Needle is good. I suggest 1 min @ 160 degrees instead of the 7 @ 180 that they suggest. That should give you a cuppa more favorable to your tastes. You could also blend it w/ a plain Silver Needle.

IdentiTEA said 2010-05-27 08:36:12 -0400

+1 for Adagio’s Silver Needle… good stuff.

TeaEqualsBliss said 2010-05-25 16:06:51 -0400

http://steepster.com/teas?white=on
Check this out! It’s the top rated WHITE ONLY ones on Steepster…

TeaEqualsBliss said 2010-05-25 16:13:38 -0400

http://steepster.com/teas/red-leaf-tea/8440-pink-sonoma
I really like this…and…you know I’m not overly fond of Jasmine…so…there isn’t much in this imho

I really like the champagne infused ones Compass offers, too…

silvermage2000 said 2010-05-25 16:37:08 -0400

Thanks everyone as for adagio well I use paypal or money orders and they do not accept those so I would have to get theirs from a friend or a swap. Thanks so much for the ideas.

malomorgen said 2010-05-27 09:03:28 -0400

idk if it’s better for you but you can get their teas via amazon too. still no paypal but you got more payment options there…