Darjeeling White Tea
Darjeeling Silver Needle · Darjeeling White Tea
Darjeeling white tea is hand-plucked from Himalayan gardens, usually just the silvery buds and youngest leaves.
Flavor Profile
What does Darjeeling White taste like?
Darjeeling white tea is hand-plucked from Himalayan gardens, usually just the silvery buds and youngest leaves. The cup is delicate and bright with muscatel grape, fresh florals, and a crisp, light body that finishes clean. Compared to Chinese whites it is more aromatic and brisk, showing Darjeeling's signature high-grown character. Production is limited to a few gardens and harvests, making it a sought-after specialty.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
West Bengal, India
Darjeeling white tea comes from select high-elevation gardens in India's West Bengal.
Home of Assam and Darjeeling, two of the world's most famous black teas.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Darjeeling White
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Darjeeling White
Typical brewed serving
Darjeeling White is a medium-caffeine white tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 25–45 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Darjeeling White Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Darjeeling White tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Darjeeling White tea?
Darjeeling white tea is hand-plucked from Himalayan gardens, usually just the silvery buds and youngest leaves. It is also known as Darjeeling Silver Needle and Darjeeling White Tea.
Does Darjeeling White tea have caffeine?
Yes. Darjeeling White is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 25–45 mg per brewed serving.
What does Darjeeling White tea taste like?
Darjeeling White is known for a profile led by Fruity, Floral, and Fresh, with a light body.
How do you brew Darjeeling White tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 80–85°C, steeping for 2–3 minutes. It can be re-steeped 2–3 times.
Is Darjeeling White tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Darjeeling White; its profile centers on Fruity, Floral, and Fresh.