Buying Advice

For beginners:

Start with Gongmei or Soumei. These teas are inexpensive and don't require advanced tea - making skills.
Consider buying small quantities at first to explore different varieties and find out which ones you like best.
Look for teas from reputable sources or brands known for quality. You can read reviews and ask for recommendations from friends or tea enthusiasts.
You can first purchase our tasting packs to find the tea that suits your taste.
You can buy two identical tasting packs. In this way, when you are not sure about the first pack of tea, you can try the second one.

You can choose Baekho Silver Needle or White Peony to have a different tasting experience.
Try rare or specialty teas to expand your palate. Seek out teas from specific regions or with unique processing methods.
Pay attention to the harvest season. Some teas are known for their superior quality when harvested at certain times of the year.
Consider buying loose-leaf tea for a more authentic tea experience. Loose-leaf teas often have better flavor and quality compared to tea bags.
Look for teas with organic or sustainable certifications if that is important to you.

Look at the appearance: High-quality white tea has a uniform shape, natural color, and obvious pekoe. Baihao Yinzhen should be plump and straight. Bai Mudan should have buds and leaves connected. Shoumei should have plump and tender leaves.
Smell the aroma: Good white tea has a fresh and pure aroma without any peculiar smell. You can smell the aroma of dry tea and the tea fragrance after brewing.
Taste the flavor: Taste the flavor of white tea. It should be mellow, fresh, and have a long-lasting aftertaste. Pay attention to whether the tea soup is smooth and whether there is any bitterness.
Distinguish the origin: White tea from different origins has different qualities. White tea from places like Fuding and Zhenghe is relatively well-known.
Choose a brand: Choose regular brands and reputable merchants to buy white tea to ensure the quality and grade of the tea.

Check the packaging for freshness indicators such as expiration dates or harvest dates.
Inspect the tea for signs of quality, such as intact leaves, uniform color, and a pleasant aroma.
Consider the price range that suits your budget. While expensive teas can be excellent, there are also many great quality teas available at more affordable prices.