White tea

What Is White Tea?

White tea comes from the young buds and leaves of the tea plant:

It is the least processed of all teas (less oxidized than green or black tea), which is why its aroma profile is soft, airy, and delicate.

How White Tea Smells:

🌿 1. Clean & Airy

White tea smells:

• Light

• Crisp

• Slightly ozonic

• Fresh but not sharp

Think:

• Steam rising from a porcelain cup

• Linen in a bright spa room

• Morning light through sheer curtains

🍋 2. Subtle Citrus Lift

There’s often a faint:

• Bergamot-like brightness

• Soft lemon peel nuance

• Sparkling opening

But never acidic.

It’s refined freshness.

🌸 3. Sheer Floral Undertone

White tea often carries:

• Whisper of jasmine

• Delicate peony tone

• Slight green floral transparency

It is floral without smelling like a bouquet.

🧼 4. Soft Musk Base

The drydown usually includes:

• Clean white musk

• Light woods

• Subtle warmth

This gives it a “skin but better” feel.

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