Four White Teas That Defied Expectations
When you’re blindfolded and handed four white teas from unexpected corners of the world, the only thing you can rely on is your palate. This Zoom event, organized by Identitea and Sinoteca, served up a masterclass in terroir-driven contrasts. The teas—each a world apart—tested our ability to decode flavor without knowing their origins. The first, a spring 2024 Iranian white tea from Darjeeling cultivars, was a revelation. Clean, floral, and honeyed, it carried notes of white flowers and clover honey. The sweetness deepened with each infusion, yet it never veered into astringency. Sourced near the Caspian Sea, it felt like…