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Lavender White

Botanical white blend, from Blend, France.

Scented and blended tea

Lavender White is strongest on floral, smoothness and aroma intensity. Typical tasting words: lavender, cut hay, honey, apricot. A European botanical infusion style highlighting French culinary lavender alongside gentle Chinese white tea. Frequently poured in late afternoon or quiet evenings as a calming, low-caffeine contemplative brew.

Also known as White Tea with Lavender.

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The profile

Taste, 0 to 5

sweetness3bitterness1astringency1umami1brightness2body2smoothness4aroma intensity4finish length3

Flavour families, 0 to 5

floral5fruity0vegetal2marine0nutty0toasty0malty0honey2spicy1woody1earthy0smoky0creamy0citrus0stone fruit1tropical0cocoa0caramel0

Facts

Origin: Blend, France
Plant: Camellia sinensis var. sinensis with Lavandula angustifolia flowers
Harvest: spring through summer
Elevation: mid
Oxidation: 5 to 12%
Roast: unroasted
Leaf: bud and leaf
Price band: mid-range
Availability: fairly common
Ageing: a little
Forgiving to brew: 3 of 5
L-theanine: moderate

Made by: withering, then drying, then blending with dried lavender buds.

Caffeine

A cup of Lavender White carries a typical estimate of 25 mg of caffeine, within a range of 15 to 35 mg depending on leaf amount, water temperature and steeping time. Figures are estimates for a 240 ml cup. Better earlier in the day if you are sensitive to caffeine. The caffeine planner turns this into a daily total.

How to brew it

Method	Leaf	Water	Steeps
Western, 250 ml	3 g	80 to 85 °C	3 min, 4 min
Cold brew, 250 ml	3 g	Fridge	6 to 10 hours

Up to 2 infusions. Scale for your own pot with the brew calculator.

Drinking it

afternoon
evening
relaxing
afternoon
bedtime
meditation

Pairs with pastry, scones_cakes and sweets. Milk: no. Iced: yes. Sweetener: yes. Good for beginners: yes.