The Modern Sage

  Hello dear readers! Today we're going to jump into a journey into the world of white tea. So grab your favorite teacup and get cozy. Before we dive into white tea, let's start with a quick tea 101. Tea, as you probably already know, comes in a kaleidoscope of flavors and aromas, ranging from bold and robust to gentle and soothing. From classic black tea to fragrant green tea and everything in between, the tea world is a treasure trove. Check out:  The Five Main Types of Tea Check out:  What is Tea? Today, we're shining the spotlight on a tea that's a bit of an unsung hero: white tea.  White tea, my tea drinkers, is the Champagne of teas. It's the subtle whisper amidst a chorus of strong flavors. With its pale hue, delicate leaves, and nuanced flavor profile, white tea exudes elegance and sophistication. But don't let its understated nature fool you—this tea is a powerhouse when it comes to health benefits. White tea is a delicate and unique type of tea that of...

  If you’ve spent any amount of time shopping for tea, going to tea houses, and of course drinking it, you’ll start to run into some familiar names like jasmine, black tea, rooibos, and mint. However, you have those and then you also have crazy teas like Kukicha, yerba mate, Lapsang Soucha, Lady Grey, and Gunpowder. To bring some order to the chaos, teas are divided into different categories.  While there are definitely way more than just 5 categories of tea (try more like 3000), the 5 basic types of tea are: White, Green, Oolong, Red, and Pu’er, and most teas are able to be categorized as one of the 5 types. The five main types of tea: White, Green, Oolong, Red, Pu'er Fun fact: all 5 types of tea come from the same tea plant – Camellia Sinensis Sinensis. *They are NOT tisanes/herbal teas. What distinguishes one tea as a white tea and not an Oolong or Pu’er has to do with its appearance, flavor, and most importantly processing. White Tea Starting with the least processed tea, ...