The aroma is the most enchanting aspect of white Tea.

The aroma is subtle and elusive,

ungraspable yet hauntingly alluring.

Tasting the aroma is an essential part of appreciating White Tea.

So how can we improve our skills in savoring its fragrance?

01Aroma of Dry Leaves

High-quality white tea has a natural and comfortable aroma, with prominent downy notes. Well-stored aged white teas have even more intense aromas. Before brewing, first, smell the dry leaves to check for any off odors such as sourness or moldiness. Next, after warming the Cup, place the white tea into the lidded bowl. The residual heat will cause the aroma of the dry leaves to release. At this point, you can lift the lid and closely experience the elegant aroma of the white tea.

02Aroma of the Lidded Bowl

Brewing white tea in a lidded bowl helps to concentrate the aroma. After lifting the lid, bring the center of the lid close to your nose. At this moment, you can feel the aroma wafting towards you. However, the aroma of the first infusion is not fully extracted, so it may be relatively weak. To experience and compare different aromas of white tea, you can smell the lid of each subsequent infusion.

03Aroma of the Tea Infusion

When brewed with hot water, the aroma of white tea becomes richer. This is the perfect time to taste the tea infusion. Sipping the tea allows you to amplify its aroma, and your taste buds can better sense the nuances of the tea, which then travel to your nasal cavity, allowing you to smell the aroma of the tea liquor and delve deeper into its fragrance!

After taking a sip of the tea infusion, don't rush to swallow it. Let it linger in your mouth for a moment. During this time, gently swirl the liquid around with your tongue. The aroma will release along with the movement of the tea, enabling you to feel the fragrance of the tea infusion.

White tea always seems imbued with a touch of ethereal charm,

enticing countless people with its purest and most natural tea aroma.