Numi Flowering Teas are hand sewn rosettes of fine tea leaves that elegantly bloom into a work of art when steeped in hot water. While most teas are picked as the top two leaves and bud of the tea plant, white teas are picked in the early spring before the buds open and are exclusively buds. White tea is the least processed form of tea undergoing almost no transformation. Leaves are simply picked, air-dried, and rarely shaped like other teas. Tea leaves are heated to stop the oxidation (exposure to oxygen) process. White tea leaves are easily identified by their silky, white downy hairs. Flavors range from sweet and delicate, to savory, velvety, smooth, and orchid-like. |
