Golden Tips from George Steuart is a white tea made only from the buds of the tea plant. The maker says the buds are plucked and rolled by hand and then dried in the sun, which keeps each bud whole.
It brews a pale, light cup that is best taken on its own.
In the pack
- 50 g of white tea
- Metal caddy
The grade
Golden Tips are tea buds, rolled and sun-dried rather than broken or cut.
How to brew
Use water around 80 C, well below the boil, and steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Do not add milk.
Storage
Keep the caddy tightly closed in a cool, dry place, away from strong smells.
George Steuart Teas is the tea company of George Steuart and Co., founded in Ceylon in 1835. It buys, blends and packs its teas at its own facility near Colombo.
