Tea Information:
Leaf Type: White
Where to Buy: Shanti Tea
Product Description:
A full leaf white tea, this is a super smooth brew with a full mouth feel. The lemon essence is distinct but not to the point of overwhelming the mild flavor of the base white tea. A perfect balance of flavours with plenty of anti-oxidants.
The exact origin of the lemon has remained a mystery, though it is widely presumed that lemons first grew in India, northern Burma, and China. In South and South East Asia, it was known for its antiseptic properties and it was used as an antidote for various poisons. Today, India is the largest producer of lemons and generates 16% of all lemon and lime output worldwide.
Taster’s Review:
This tea was a very pleasant surprise. I expected the lemon to completely overwhelm the white tea, but it is very well-balanced.
The white tea tastes fresh with mere whispers of a vegetative quality. Shanti Tea does not specify what type of white tea leaf this is, but, if I had to guess, I would say it is a Bai Mu Dan. It has a crisp flavor that melds very well with the bright flavor of the lemon.
And while the lemon flavor stands out in the cup but it does not overwhelm the white tea as I thought it might. It has a sweet, lightly tart, sunny flavor that is delightful.
I am enjoying it hot at the moment, but, it is equally as delicious iced. I found this to be an extraordinarily uplifting, refreshing cup of tea, and it is certainly one of the best lemon flavored tea I’ve tasted yet! Bravo, Shanti Tea!
