Colibri Blanco

Grown high in the Colombian Andes, this rare white tea offers a beautifully unique expression of terroir—familiar in its gentle sweetness yet distinct from any Chinese or Himalayan white tea. Hand-plucked young leaves are carefully withered and dried, creating a soft, honeyed cup that reflects the pristine mountain environment where it’s crafted.

The aroma is reminiscent of autumn orchards and sun-warmed fields—sweet hay, honeysuckle, and a hint of soft fruit. On the palate, Andean White is exceptionally smooth with a rounded, creamy mouthfeel and almost no astringency. Notes of sweetgrass, toasted grain, and delicate squash interplay with light floral accents, leading to a clean, refreshing finish.

This tea is an approachable introduction to Colombian terroir and a rewarding daily drinker for white tea enthusiasts seeking something new.

Flavor Profile

Sweet hay, honeysuckle, toasted grain, gentle grassiness, and soft orchard fruit. Smooth, creamy body with a clean, low-astringency finish.

Ingredients

Colombian White Tea*.
* DENOTES ORGANIC INGREDIENTS

Brewing Instructions

Serving Size: 8 fl oz (237 ml)

BY THE CUP

1. Heat water to 208° F.
2. Scoop one heaping teaspoon of tea into an infuser and place it into your teacup.
3. Pour 8 fl oz (237 ml) of hot water over tea leaves.
4. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
5. Remove infuser and enjoy.

POTFUL

1. Determine the capacity of your pot in cups (8 fl oz servings).
2. Heat water to 208° F.
3. Place infuser in pot.
4. Add tea leaves to your infuser. Use a ratio of one heaping teaspoon of tea for each cup of water you intend to add.
5. Pour hot (208° F) water over the tea leaves.
6. Steep for 3 to 5 minutes.
7. Remove infuser and enjoy.

BREWING ICED TEA

For a concentrated brew:
1. Use the same leaf quantities as above but halve the water.
2. Allow it to cool.
3. Pour over ice and enjoy as it dilutes to proper strength.