Tea Name: Pineapple Guava White Tea (White Tea Collection)
Description: Rare White Tea Buds
Origin/Estate: Fujian Province, China
Caffeine: White tea has a low amount of caffeine
Tasting Notes: For centuries the pineapple has served as a symbol of hospitality. The sweet fragrant juice of pineapple is a pleasing partner to guava's tart-sweet taste. These exotic fruits of the tropics blend wonderfully with the subtle profile of this exquisite White Tea to make a perfect welcoming cup.
Preparation & Serving: To appreciate the unique, soft flavor and delicate nature of this tea, preparation is of the utmost importance. the water should be just short of boiling and the tea should steep only 30-60 seconds.
Interesting Anecdotes: Once reserved for the cups of emperors and nobility, this magnificent high mountain China White Tea still remains one of the rarest of all teas. It is painstakingly hand plucked only two days of the year, right before the leaf opens and then minimally processed. So small is the harvest, so high is the demand, that it is one of the world's most expensive teas. Modern research shows that White Tea retains the highest levels of powerful, health promoting polyphenols that can help build the immune system and reward sippers with a healthier life.
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