On this page you'll have a look at some tips on how to brew white peony tea, as well as other white teas. Keep in mind that white tea is delicate and careful preparation is key for a perfect cup. You paid good money for your loose leaf tea...enjoy it!
Here are some helpful tips to avoid a spoiled cup of white tea.
Start with a well rinsed kettle (glass kettles for best results) and natural spring water, or well filtered water (non distilled). Avoid using regular tap water since the impurities will result in an altered tasting brew. And depending where you reside, these chemicals can be greater in numbers.
Let boil for two or three minutes and then settle for about a minute. Avoid pouring boiling water on the delicate white tea leaves for it will burn them and kill the taste.
Make sure your infuser is large enough for the leaves to fully open and steep. Add a little more leaves as well (about 2 teaspoons per cup) since white tea is lighter in taste.
Let steep for the instructed time your white tea came with. If you do not have steeping directions, a good indicator is as follows: for Silver Needle types, let steep for 2 to 3 minutes. On how to brew White Peony tea and other varieties; 4 to 6 minutes should do the trick depending on desired strength, but no longer than that. Remember that over-steeping tea can result in a bitter cup!
Do Not add milk! White tea is meant to be enjoyed straight up. That is what it's known for...a natural and delicate taste. Adding milk is unheard of and will surely ruin the experience. Honey is fine if you want to sweeten it up a bit.
Also avoid using artificial sweeteners when you brew white tea for this too will alter the taste.
And of course enjoy!
I like to sometimes accompany my white tea with graham crackers. It makes for a great after-dinner snack.
