Blueberry White Tea: Juicy Berry Flavor on a Soft, Silky White Tea
If you love the taste of fresh blueberries, this one's for you. Our Blueberry White Tea is one of our most popular teas, and it's easy to see why: it brews a soft, fruity cup that tastes like summer berries without being heavy or sugary.
Here's what makes it special, where the base tea comes from, and how to brew it hot or iced.
What's in the Cup
Blueberry White Tea combines blueberries with Peony white tea. The berries bring sweet, luscious blueberry notes, and the white tea underneath adds a gentle, jammy character of its own. Together they make a cup that's light, smooth and naturally fruity.
White tea has a soft, velvety body and very little bitterness when it's brewed with cooler water. That makes it a great match for fruit. Instead of covering up the blueberry, the tea gives it a silky backdrop so the berry flavor really shines.
The Base Tea: White Peony (Bai Mu Dan)
Peony white tea, called Bai Mu Dan in Chinese, was first developed in Fujian Province, China, in the area of Shuiji in Jianyang. Production later grew in nearby Zhenghe in the early 1920s. Its leaves come from a special tea bush varietal known as Narcissus, or chaicha.
Unlike green tea, these leaves are never steamed or pan-fired. They're picked as two leaves and a bud, then naturally withered and dried in the sun. That simple, gentle processing is what gives white tea its delicate, sweet taste. If you'd like to try the base tea on its own, our White Peony is a lovely way to compare.
How to Brew Blueberry White Tea
White tea is happiest with water that's hot but not boiling. Here's a simple starting point for one 8 oz cup:
Heat water to 170 to 185°F. If you don't have a thermometer, bring the water to a boil and let it rest for a few minutes.
Add 1 to 2 teaspoons (about 2 to 3 grams) of tea to an infuser, filter or teapot.
Pour the water over the leaves and steep for 3 to 5 minutes. A shorter steep gives a lighter cup, and a longer one brings out more of the berry and the white tea's jammy depth.
Remove the leaves and enjoy it plain, or with a little honey if you like it sweeter.
Our Paper Filters (100 count) and other tea accessories make loose-leaf brewing easy, even at the office.
Make It Iced
Like most fruit-flavored teas, Blueberry White is excellent iced. For a quick glass, brew it hot with about twice the usual amount of tea, then pour it over a full glass of ice. For a smoother, sweeter pitcher, try cold brewing: add about 1 tablespoon of tea for every 8 oz of cold water, cover, and let it sit in the fridge for 6 to 8 hours before straining.
A few fresh blueberries or a thin slice of lemon in the glass makes it look as good as it tastes.
What to Pair It With
Blueberry White Tea goes naturally with baked treats. Try it with blueberry muffins, lemon cake, or scones with jam. It's also nice with a cheese plate, where the fruity notes play well with mild, creamy cheeses. And with all the pumpkin spice going around this week, a bright berry cup makes a refreshing change of pace.
Sizes and More White Teas to Explore
Blueberry White Tea comes in a sample size (makes 3 cups), plus 4 oz. (50 cups) and 8 oz. (100 cups) bags. The sample is a simple way to try it for the first time. If you enjoy fruity white teas, our Peach White Tea is another favorite, and for something unflavored and elegant, try our Silver Needle. You'll find them all in our White Tea collection.
As tea enthusiasts, we have been sharing quality tea at affordable prices since 2006, and Blueberry White is one of those teas that brightens any part of the day. Brew a cup and see why so many of our customers keep coming back to it.
Happy sipping!