Two Leaves and a Bud – Organic Acai White and Peony White Teas Review

I’m reviewing two Two Leaves and a Bud White Teas today – Organic Acai White Tea and Organic White Peony Tea.  White teas unlike green or black teas, are made from the bud of the tea plant. White tea from what I’ve read had very little caffeine in it, although in The Harney and Sons Guide To Tea on page 19 it says

“To further deter predators, buds also contain extra caffeine and polyphenols…White teas are therefore more caffeinated than green and black teas.”

antioxidants in a cup

The first tea I am going to review is the Organic Acai White Tea.  Acai has been all the rage in the health industry lately thanks to a show where Oprah uncovered the amazing health benefits of acai.  It is Number 1 of Dr. Perricone’s Top 10 Superfoods.  The ingredients are organic white tea, conventional acai berries and natural flavor.  The white tea they used as a base in this tea is the silver needle.  This tea is nice.  It’s aromas are reminiscent of a bouquet of fresh flowers from the garden.  As with silver needle tea, the body is quite thin.  The tea is more on the vegetal side rather than fruity.  Either way, I would recommend this tea if you are looking for the antioxidant effects of the acai berry in a tea.

white peony - the darkest of all white teas

Next is the Two Leaves and a Bud White Peony Tea.  A little darker in color, this tea is still a light golden brown shade.  it is suppose to be the darkest of all white teas.  The ingredients are organic white peony blossom tea with rose petals.  The taste is a bit like a steamed pumpkin or melon on the end note.  Any white tea enthusiast needs to try this tea.

It took a while after I sampled these teas for the caffeine to kick in.  I usually feel the effects right away from teas, my conclusion is that these teas are very light in caffeine.  Be careful when brewing though, both of these teas are heavy in tannins so don’t forget to take it out after the recommend times 5 and 4 minutes respectively.  Oh and these teabags are good for multiple steepings.

9/15 teas down – 6 more Two Leaves and a Bud teas to go.

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