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  • Snow Yunnan white tea, loose leaf: delicate, smooth and sweet
  • Snow Yunnan white tea from Porter Hill, delicate and smooth
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Snow Yunnan

A delicate white tea from Yunnan, with a smooth body and gentle sweetness.

Caffeine
Contains caffeine
Brew
1 tsp · 80°C · 3 min
Milk
No milk needed
Best
Afternoon
China
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Weight
  • Packed by hand in Huddersfield
  • Packed by our Huddersfield team
  • Free UK delivery from £35
Which size should I choose?

50gTry it first, or keep a few different teas open.

100gA sensible everyday pouch for most tea drinkers.

200g+Best when it is already part of your tea shelf.

Larger packs usually suit repeat favourites; smaller packs suit discovery.

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Is this your cup?

A smooth, gently sweet white tea for people who've enjoyed Pai Mu Tan.

Perhaps not if you want something bold. Try Golden Heaven Yunnan →

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Where the tea was grown

China

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Yunnan white tea

Soft as its name suggests.

White Tea

Snow Yunnan is a delicate Chinese white tea with a smooth body, gentle sweetness and a pale cup carrying soft floral notes.

A cooling, composed cup with nothing to prove.

Character
Smooth · floral · sweet
Water
80°C
Time
3 minutes
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Delicate Yunnan white tea

The quiet one in the cupboard

A pale, soft white tea from Yunnan with gentle sweetness and a cool, floral finish. For afternoons when you want something calm rather than bold.

Origin
Yunnan, China
Caffeine
Medium
Milk?
No
Best time
Afternoon
Snow Yunnan white tea from Porter Hill, delicate and smooth

The story

Less noise, more cup

White tea from Yunnan tends to be gentler than its Fujian cousins. Snow Yunnan is no exception. The leaves are lightly processed, left to do most of the work themselves, and the result is a pale, luminous cup that does not shout. Soft floral notes drift through, there is a quiet sweetness, and the body stays smooth without ever becoming thin.

It is a tea for people who already know what they like and want a bit of breathing room in their afternoon. The flavour is cooling rather than bracing, composed rather than complicated. You notice what is there without having to chase it.

Good for a second pot, too. The leaves have more to give if you add another minute to the steep. Some folk prefer the second cup to the first.

How to brew it

Keep it gentle

01Hot

Amount
1 tsp (2g)
Water
80°C
Time
3 minutes

Lower temperature protects the delicate flavour. Boiling water will flatten it.

02Second steep

Amount
Same leaves
Water
80°C
Time
4 minutes

Add a minute and you will often find a slightly sweeter, fuller cup.

03Cold brew

Amount
3g per 250ml
Water
Cold
Time
8–12 hours in fridge

Produces a crystal-clear, subtly sweet drink for a warm afternoon.

Shop tip: If your cup tastes flat, try water a few degrees cooler and a touch more leaf rather than a longer steep.

Made for moments like

Mid-afternoon reset

When you need a pause but not a nap. Gentle caffeine, gentle flavour, back to work without the jitters.

After something rich

A good follow-up to a slice of cake or a heavy lunch. Light enough to refresh, interesting enough to enjoy.

Quiet reading hour

A pot beside the sofa, a book in hand, rain tapping the window. This tea suits that mood.

Lovely withShortbreadLight sponge cakeFresh fruitA plain sconeMild soft cheese

Weighing it up?

Not quite what you’re after? Try these.

Pai Mu Tan (White Peony)Pai Mu Tan (White Peony)Choose Pai Mu Tan if you want an even lighter body and lower caffeine at a gentler price.From £3.60 Golden Heaven YunnanGolden Heaven YunnanChoose Golden Heaven if you prefer a richer, cocoa-toned black tea from the same region.From £4.60 Cream Earl GreyCream Earl GreyChoose Cream Earl Grey if you want more fragrance and a touch of vanilla sweetness.From £4.65

Good questions

Things people ask us in the shop

What does Snow Yunnan taste like?

A pale, smooth cup with soft floral notes and gentle sweetness. It is delicate rather than bold, with a clean, cooling finish. Think quiet rather than dramatic.

Does Snow Yunnan contain caffeine?

Yes. As a white tea it naturally contains caffeine, though generally less than black tea. If you want something later in the day, a caffeine-free herbal or rooibos might suit better.

Can I add milk to Snow Yunnan?

We would not recommend it. The flavour is too delicate for milk to do anything but smother it. Enjoy it on its own.

How many cups will I get from a pouch?

At roughly 2g per cup, a 50g pouch gives around 25 cups. The 100g pouch stretches to about 50, and so on.

How should I store it?

Keep the pouch sealed and somewhere cool, dry and dark, away from strong smells like coffee or spices. It will stay fresh for months that way.

Full product details

Snow Yunnan is a delicate Chinese white tea with a smooth body, gentle sweetness and a pale cup carrying soft floral notes.

Delicate · Smooth · Sweet

A quieter tea

This is for moments when you want clarity rather than power. The flavour is gentle, cooling and composed, with enough sweetness to invite another cup.

Ingredients

White tea.

Brewing guide

  • Amount: 1 teaspoon per cup
  • Water: 80°C
  • Time: 3 minutes

Contains natural caffeine. Best enjoyed without milk.

Snow Yunnan FAQs

What does Snow Yunnan taste like? A delicate white tea from Yunnan, with a smooth body and gentle sweetness.

Does Snow Yunnan contain caffeine? Yes. As a white tea it naturally contains caffeine. For a later cup, Rooibos is a gentler choice.

How do I brew Snow Yunnan? Use one teaspoon per cup with water at 80°C and steep for 3 minutes. Taste it, then adjust the time next round rather than stewing the leaves.

Can I have Snow Yunnan with milk? We wouldn't. It is at its best on its own.

How should I store Snow Yunnan? Keep the pouch sealed and somewhere cool, dry and dark, away from strong smells like coffee or spices.

Ready when you need a quiet cup

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