VAHDAM Imperial White Tea From Himalayas

This is beautifully delicate and smooth—think light floral notes with just a whisper of lemon. It steeps to a pale golden color and has that clean, fresh taste that doesn't need any sweetener. Multiple tea drinkers describe it as mild and approachable, with none of the bitterness you might get from black or green teas. If you're used to Chinese white tea, know that Himalayan white has its own character—it's distinctly floral rather than hay-like.

Absolutely—and that's one of the best things about this tea. Reviewers routinely mention getting 4-5 steepings from just 2 grams of leaves, with the flavor holding up beautifully without turning bitter. This makes the tea much more economical than it first appears, since you're essentially getting several cups per serving.

Yes, this is actually perfect for beginners. The flavor is mild and forgiving—even if you accidentally oversteep it or use slightly too-hot water, it won't turn bitter on you. The packaging includes clear brewing instructions (175°F for 3-5 minutes), and because it's naturally smooth, you don't need to add anything to enjoy it. Multiple reviewers specifically mention it as their introduction to white tea.

Most units arrive vacuum-sealed, which locks in that fresh aroma—reviewers consistently mention the wonderful fragrance when they first open the package. You're getting whole leaves rather than dust or fannings, which is a quality indicator. That said, a couple of recent reviewers noted their packages weren't vacuum sealed or contained more crumbs than expected, so there may be some batch-to-batch variation.

White tea naturally contains less caffeine than black or green tea because it's made from young tea buds and leaves that are minimally processed. While the exact amount varies, white tea typically has about 15-30mg of caffeine per cup compared to 40-70mg in green tea or 40-120mg in black tea. This makes it a nice choice for afternoon or evening drinking when you want something soothing but not completely caffeine-free.

You get 1.76 ounces (50 grams), which VAHDAM estimates as about 25 cups. Since you can resteep the leaves multiple times, you'll likely get more servings than that. One reviewer mentioned the quantity seemed small relative to the packaging size, but given the multiple-steeping potential and whole-leaf quality, the value is better than it might initially appear.