It's not all flash and hype. I've never heard of white tea. Please tell me about it. White tea is one of the most glamorous and expensive teas in the world. It is difficult to obtain, as production is extremely limited.
White tea is produced in China exclusively, mainly in Fukien province.
White tea comes from a rare strain of the tea plant and is harvested only a few days of the year. White teas come in the form of white buds whose texture is comparable to the petals of the edelweiss flower. The leaf looks lustrous and silvery and brews a pale golden cup that tastes mellow and has a hint of sweetness to it. Its name, a literal translation from the Chinese, probably comes from the very pale color of its liquor. Exotica Silver Jasmine has a distinctive fragrance.