Carefully remove the top to your kettle and when tiny bubbles are forming on the heating element or rise from the bottom that's the temperature. Generally these teas are extremely light weight and you have to be sure to add enough leaf to the cup or pot. Then the tea needs a good long steep, over 6 minutes for the first one. Adding a minute or two to each subsequent steep these teas will go for at least 3 steeps. This extended time is necessary to allow the leaves enclosing the bud to open up and release their flavor to the cup.
White teas are perfect to enjoy in the evening after a light dinner.
Avoid drinking them after eating spiced foods, as much of the delicacy of their taste will be lost. They are also an alternative for people who want to drink Green tea for their health benefits, but find the taste of some Greens too strong for their palates. For more information on drinks and beverages , read Charmaine Solomon's article on well-known drinks you may encounter in Asian travels or upon inspection of the refrigerator section of your local Asian grocer.