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White tea is elegant and esteemed for its noble sweetness. White tea is characterized by delicate flavors, a smooth mouthfeel, and a subtly fruity, sweet finish.

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A pile of Organic Magnolia White Tea (Yu Lan Hua) from Rishi Tea & Botanicals with floral scent and honey sweetness on a white background. Magnolia White Tea (Yu Lan Hua) hover image Magnolia White Tea (Yu Lan Hua) icon

Magnolia White Tea (Yu Lan Hua)

$28.00
Garden Direct White Tea
Lychee | Heady Magnolia | Honey Nectar

What is Garden
Direct Tea?

Garden Direct is a carefully curated selection of single-origin teas sourced from the most esteemed growers. They are packaged freshly made at origin and air freighted to us immediately so we can celebrate and share these most cherished teas during the primer producing seasons. Each tea tells a story and invites you to share in our Garden Direct connections.

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What Rishi Tea Drinkers
Are Saying

"This is by far the best Earl Grey tea I have had. I drink a lot of tea and only drink Rishi Earl Grey. You will love the flavor. "

—Marshall

Earl Grey Supreme

Rich | Citrusy | Floral

"I don't believe there is a better green tea you can get in a bag. The evidence is in the bright, even, grassy green color this tea makes."

—JD

Matcha Super Green

Sweet | Smooth | Umami

"I love this tea - the richness of it is amazing, and it relaxes me with the ginger and turmeric. Such a winner :)"

—Kayla

Turmeric Ginger

Spicy | Zesty | Fragrant

"This tea is absolutely amazing! I feel immediate uplifting effects after consuming. Rishi has the best quality tea that I have found on any shelf thus far."

—Tia

Blueberry Hibiscus

Vibrant | Tart | Luscious

"This is seriously the BEST chai concentrate out there. It's incredible and has such a great spice. I'll never go back to another brand."

—Courtney

Masala Chai Concentrate

Spicy | Rich | Fragrant

"This is my first tasting of oolong tea and I'm in love! It's flavor is delicate yet robust and floral. Absolutely delicious, my new favorite tea."

—Amber

Iron Goddess of Mercy

Roasty | Dried Fruit | Smooth

"Delicious and satisfying. It's delicate enough to drink without doctoring but also bold enough to hold up to cream and honey. An absolute delight."

—Star

Golden Yunnan

Malty | Jammy | Mellow

Flavorful Loose Leaf White Teas

Light in flavor, smooth in texture, and sweet in aroma, these organic and blended white teas are seasonally grown and very lightly processed, making for a flavor that is smooth on the palate and delicately nuanced. White varieties are the least oxidized of all of the tea varieties, resulting in a distinct fruitiness and minerality from the natural flavors of the tea leaves. Whether you’re a regular tea drinker or are having your first cup, this tea is definitely a crowd pleaser.

How to Brew White Teas

With their light processing and oxidation, this variety can hold up to longer brewing times than more oxidized options like green teas and black teas. It is important not to use boiling water to brew these teas, however, as water that is too hot can over-extract many bitter or astringent flavors which will affect the flavor of the brew.

In general, we suggest brewing 1-2 tablespoons of tea with 12 ounces of water that has cooled slightly lower than boiling (~185°F), steeping for 3-4 minutes.

FAQs

During tea processing, leaves from the Camellia sinensis plant are dried and oxidized, resulting in their classification of white, green, or black. As a result of lower oxidation, these teas tend to be less bitter, more floral, and sweeter.

Yes, although this variety of tea tends to be lightly caffeinated. More specialized varieties of this tea may feature higher caffeine contents.

Due to the delicate and subtle flavor of the teas, milk or sugar can overpower the flavor of lighter brews. If you enjoy drinking tea with milk or sweeteners, consider brewing your tea slightly stronger. 

Loose leaf tea leaves are best stored in an airtight, opaque container. They should be kept in a cool, dark place, as moisture, oxygen, heat, and sunlight can degrade the quality of a tea.

Serving North America with Exquisite Teas

No matter what kind of tea you enjoy, Rishi Tea & Botanicals has a variety for you. Choose from our large selection of black, green, and herbal teas, featuring premium batches of globally celebrated favorites. All of our teas are selected thoughtfully by tea professionals, so you can rest assured that every batch of tea you purchase will be an excellent one.