White Tea Recipe
Make White Tea Recipe in just 8m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Tea
Optional Additions
Method
Tea
- 1
Measure the tea
Place 2 tsp loose-leaf white tea into a tea infuser, teapot strainer, or directly into a teacup/teapot if you will strain later.
- 2
Heat the water
Heat 240 ml filtered water to 75–80°C (170–175°F). If you don’t have a thermometer, bring water nearly to a simmer and let it sit 1–2 minutes to cool before pouring.
- 3
Pour and cover
Pour the heated water directly over the tea leaves. Cover the teapot or cup with a lid or small saucer to retain heat and aromas.
- 4
Steep
Steep for 2–4 minutes depending on strength preference. 3 minutes is a balanced default—shorter for lighter, more delicate flavor; longer for richer body.
- 5
Remove the leaves
Remove the infuser or strain the tea leaves out immediately after steeping to avoid bitterness from oversteeping.
Optional Additions
- 6
Add honey (optional)
If using honey, add 1 tsp (or to taste) to the hot tea and stir until fully dissolved. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
- 7
- 8
Add mint (optional)
If using fresh mint, lightly clap or bruise the 3 leaves between your palms to release oils, then add to the cup or teapot. Let sit 30–60 seconds to impart aroma, or leave in while sipping for stronger mint flavor.
- 9
Serve
Give the tea a final gentle stir, remove any used lemon slice or mint stems if desired, and serve immediately while warm.
