White teas are the least processed type of tea. White teas are some of the rarest type of tea, as these are only harvested a few months of the year. The leaves and buds used for these teas are very young and harvested in spring and covered in very delicate silvery white hairs, which is new growth of the leaves.

These teas are steamed and dried to prevent oxidation from occurring.

White teas have a very delicate flavour and low caffeine content. However, white teas have high levels of anti-oxidants and naturally occurring calcium.