Ceylon White Tea is made from the young, tender leaves and buds of the tea plant and is the least processed of all types of tea. Ceylon white tea is known for its delicate, subtle flavor and is considered to be the highest quality type of Ceylon tea, which also an expensive variant of Ceylon Tea.
To make Ceylon white tea, the young tea leaves and buds are carefully hand-picked and immediately placed in a warm, dry environment or in direct sunlight to wither or dry out. The leaves are then gently dried to preserve their natural white shiny color and delicate flavor. Ceylon white tea is not fermented or rolled like other types of tea, which helps to preserve its natural flavor and aroma.