White Teas

White Tea in Its Purest Form

In the world of fine tea, Golden Tips and Silver Tips hold a distinct place, like rare vintages in wine. White tea represents the most delicate expression of the age-old tea craftsmanship. These hand-plucked unopened buds, covered in fine velvety hairs are gently withered and dried quickly to prevent oxidization. Minimal processing with no shaping or rolling allows tea’s natural chemistry to shine, with very low caffeine content and high antioxidants and gets its needle shape from the uninterrupted bud.

Naturally present Catechins and polyphenols in tea leaves express themselves, bringing forward 

• Soft floral aromatics
• Gentle fruit notes 
• Natural sweetness 
• Pale yellow cup with Smooth mouthfeel,

prized by experienced tea drinkers.

White Tea Collection

• Regal Golden Tips
• Lavish Silver Tips

Regal Golden Tips

Lavish Silver Tips

Ceylon Select’s Regal Golden Tips and Lavish Silver Tips teas are sourced from a small boutique tea garden in Kandy District, in Sri Lanka’s mid country region, known for its varied elevation, mist-kissed mornings and mild weather. located at the foothill of a mountain sheltered from monsoon winds, the tea garden’s distinctive microclimate and the weather conditions influence the unique flavour profile.

Lavish Silver Tips · White Tea 

Our delicate, limited edition silver tips, a premium loose leaf white tea, sourced from an exclusive boutique tea garden in Sri Lanka, is a gem of a find.  These youngest unopened buds are covered with silvery hair, giving it a smooth velvety-silver appearance. The unique location of the plantation and expert craftsmanship by dedicated tea experts make our Lavish Silver tips an excellent selection for taste and aroma.  

Flavour profile: A shiny, light champagne colour cup, highly fragrant with a floral aroma.  Delicate, with subtle fruity notes with depth, hinting at starfruit and peach. Smooth mouthfeel, with lingering sweetness.

Regal Golden Tips · White Tea

Our exquisite limited edition Golden tips, a premium white tea sourced from an exclusive boutique tea garden in Sri Lanka, is a gem of a find.  These youngest unopened buds are covered with golden hair, giving it a smooth golden-velvety appearance. The unique location of the plantation and expert craftsmanship by dedicated tea experts make our regal Golden tips an exclusive selection for taste and aroma.  

Flavour Profile: A shiny champagne colour cup with a beautiful floral aroma. Delicate with subtle Fresh fruity notes with depth, hinting at apricot and peach, smooth mouthfeel with a lingering sweetness. 

White Tea Brew Guide

How to make a perfect cup of white tea?

• Use spring water or filtered water
• Boil water freshly and cool down to 80-85°C (175-185°F).   
• Use 1 heaped tea spoon of tea leaves (200g) per one cup
• Steep for 2-3 minutes
• Brew 2 - 3 if desired

 White teas could be re-steeped multiple times, with each infusion giving different notes.  The aroma and taste will fade after the second infusion, allowing loose-leaf white tea to reveal its delicate character over time.
Pair it up with your favourite treats, relax, sip slowly and enjoy.