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The liquor is creamy and comforting, with a quiet complexity that holds up over multiple steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCherry blossom, raw almond, white grape\u003csup\u003e(Top);\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMalted milk, dry hay, citrus pith\u003csup\u003e(Base);\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5g tea \/ 100ml water \/ 85–90°C\u003cbr\u003eSteep for 30–60 sec. Re-steep several times. Adjust to taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the cup\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eWhite tea is naturally high in \u003cstrong\u003eL-theanine\u003c\/strong\u003e, an \u003cstrong\u003eamino acid\u003c\/strong\u003e that works alongside caffeine to create a smoother, more balanced lift. Because Moonlight White is minimally processed, much of this character remains intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe result is steady energy rather than a sharp spike. Clear, calm, and easy to drink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eA good choice for mornings, long stretches of focused work, or early afternoon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Noise Speciality Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55146304700795,"sku":"","price":13.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1183\/5515\/files\/moonlight-white_main.jpg?v=1744066315"},{"product_id":"silver-needle","title":"Silver Needle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilver Needle — Spring 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-picked in early spring from young tea buds in Da Si village, Fengqing (Lincang), this is a high-grade white tea made entirely from unopened buds. The processing is simple — sun-dried and carefully handled — to preserve its soft texture and delicate aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liquor is smooth and quietly expressive, with floral notes up front and a creamy, sweet finish. You might taste honeysuckle, white peach, or orange blossom at first, followed by sweet cream, barley sugar, and the warmth of steamed oats. The mouthfeel is thick and coating, with a clean aftertaste that stays with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoneysuckle, white peach, orange blossom\u003csup\u003e(Top);\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet cream, barley sugar, steamed oats\u003csup\u003e(Base);\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5g tea \/ 100ml water \/ 85–90°C\u003cbr\u003eSteep for 30–60 sec. Re-steep several times — up to 7 or 8. Adjust to taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMade entirely from young spring buds, Silver Needle is naturally high in \u003cstrong\u003eL-theanine\u003c\/strong\u003e as well as \u003cstrong\u003ecaffeine\u003c\/strong\u003e. The combination tends to produce a clean, steady lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCompared to other white teas, the energy feels lighter and more direct. 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Smooth and quietly complex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite pear, honeysuckle, fresh hay\u003csup\u003e(Top);\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlmond milk, wildflower honey, soft wood spice\u003csup\u003e(Base);\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5g tea \/ 100ml water \/ 85–90°C\u003cbr\u003eSteep for 30–60 sec. Re-steep several times. Adjust to taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBecause it includes both buds and young leaves, White Peony offers a more rounded character. The combination of\u003cstrong\u003e caffeine \u003c\/strong\u003eand\u003cstrong\u003e L-theanine\u003c\/strong\u003e produces a gentle, sustained lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBalanced rather than bright. 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You might taste hops, plum skin, rosewood, and tarragon in the top notes; followed by cedar bark, burnt sugar, and underripe berries in the finish. Complex, structured, and not for the faint-hearted — this is a tea that leans into bitterness and finishes dry. One for fans of negronis, hoppy ales, and other bold profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHops, plum skin, rosewood, tarragon\u003csup\u003e(Top);\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCedar bark, burnt sugar, underripe berries\u003csup\u003e(Base);\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5g tea \/ 100ml water \/ 90–95°C\u003cbr\u003eSteep for 30–45 sec. Re-steep several times. 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Crafted from original Fengqing varietals, this tea shows the classic character of Dian Hong at its best — textured, aromatic, and satisfying over multiple steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMalt Sugar, Red Grape Skin, Dried Rose\u003csup\u003e(Top);\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToasted Grain, Rye Crust, Sweet Tobacco \u003csup\u003e(Base);\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5g tea \/ 100ml water \/ 90–95°C\u003cbr\u003eSteep for 30–45 sec. Re-steep several times. Adjust to taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRed tea offers a more direct kind of energy. 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It’s made from a 1-leaf to 1-bud pick, using a varietal long grown in the area and known for its thick body and vivid sweetness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavour opens with ripe fruit and floral notes — honeycomb, dried cherry, and orchid blossom — before settling into malt chocolate, burnt sugar, and a soft tobacco depth. Smooth and full-bodied, with a viscous mouthfeel and lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoneycomb, Dried Cherry, Orchid Blossom\u003csup\u003e(Top);\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMalt Chocolate, Burnt Sugar, Soft Tobacco\u003csup\u003e(Base);\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5g tea \/ 100ml water \/ 90–95°C\u003cbr\u003eSteep for 30–45 sec. Re-steep several times. Adjust to taste.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn the cup\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBlack Honey contains naturally occurring caffeine along with \u003cstrong\u003etea polyphenols\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003etrace amino acids\u003c\/strong\u003e. During oxidation, some amino acids such as \u003cstrong\u003eL-theanine\u003c\/strong\u003e are reduced compared to white tea, which gives red tea a firmer, more direct lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe energy feels steady and warming rather than sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA good morning tea, or when you want something grounding and full-bodied.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Noise Speciality Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55423987515771,"sku":"","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1183\/5515\/files\/honey-golden_main.jpg?v=1747174213"},{"product_id":"long-mei","title":"Long Mei","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLong Mei - Spring 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicked in early spring from a high-altitude garden in Zhenyuan (Simao), this small-batch green tea is harvested during a narrow window, when the young buds and leaves are at their most delicate. The result is a tea that balances clarity with warmth — light, bright, and quietly savoury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt opens with soft floral and fruit notes, dried apricot, orchid, sugar snap pea — before settling into something deeper and more textured: toasted rice, nori broth, and sesame paste. The liquor is clean and silky, with a brothy finish that lingers on the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDried apricot, orchid, sugar snap pea\u003csup\u003e(Top);\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003eToasted rice, nori broth, sesame paste\u003csup\u003e(Base);\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5g tea \/ 100ml water \/ 80–85°C\u003cbr\u003eSteep for 30–45 sec. Re-steep several times. 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The caffeine is present, balanced by naturally occurring\u003cstrong\u003e L-theanine.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe effect is alert and precise, without heaviness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest earlier in the day, or alongside work that requires attention.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"White Noise Speciality Tea","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55426962260347,"sku":"","price":11.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0905\/1183\/5515\/files\/long-mei-main.jpg?v=1747258791"},{"product_id":"tie-guan-yin","title":"Tie Guan Yin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTie Guan Yin — Autumn 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvested in Autumn from traditional Tie Guan Yin varietals in Gande Village, Fujian, this oolong is lightly oxidised and crafted to highlight freshness and clarity. The liquor is bright and creamy, with floral aromatics and a soft, balanced bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlavours open with fresh orchid, garden herbs, and green grape, giving way to a smooth, savoury base of sweet cream, steamed greens, and toasted almond. A clean, refreshing tea with a long, floral finish — endlessly drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFresh orchid, garden herbs, green grape\u003csup\u003e(top)\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet cream, steamed greens, toasted almond\u003csup\u003e(base)\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5g tea \/ 100ml water \/ 90–95°C\u003cbr\u003eSteep for 30–60 sec. Re-steep several times. 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Short infusions emphasise its florals and clarity, while longer steeps bring forward the woodier, more structured side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTastes like\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOrchid, wild herbs, toasted grain \u003ci\u003e(Top)\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003cbr\u003e\nButter, sandalwood, soft leather \u003ci\u003e(Base)\u003c\/i\u003e;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrewing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n5g tea \/ 100ml water \/ 90–95°C\u003cbr\u003e\nSteep for 30–45 sec. Re-steep several times. Shorter steeps highlight the floral character while keeping the natural bitterness in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn the cup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYa Shi Xiang has a noticeably aromatic, focused character. 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The freshly picked leaves are briefly withered before being slowly air-dried, preserving the distinctive fruit and herbal aromatics of the leaf while allowing a little natural bitterness to remain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma is immediately striking, with dried apricot and ripe stone fruit noticeable before the tea is even brewed. In the cup, white peach and sugarcane bring a soft sweetness, followed by sage, green almond, and a gentle herbaceous edge. A slight bitterness gives the tea structure, while the liquor remains silky and full with a cooling finish that lingers between steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFruit-forward and unusual for a white tea, with enough savoury and herbal character underneath to keep it balanced. 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