At a glance: A delicate Shiyankou white tea blending Pai Mu Tan, Mao Feng and White Monkey with pomegranate, cinnamon and orange. Brew at 75 °C for 2 to 3 minutes, 12 to 15 g/L.
Shiyankou is the kind of blend that reveals itself gradually. From the very first moments of steeping, the cup takes on a pale golden hue, luminous and almost iridescent. The aroma rises unhurriedly: fruity, faintly woody, with a thread of delicate cinnamon and a hint of citrus.
This creation brings together three celebrated white and green teas in a single cup: Pai Mu Tan with its silver buds, the elegant young shoots of Mao Feng, and the rarer China White Monkey. Chun Mee, a traditional green tea, provides the structure. Browse all our white teas to continue your exploration.
The Shiyankou Flavour Profile
Shiyankou unfolds like a gentle stroll through fruit, flowers and soft spice. Each ingredient plays its part without ever overshadowing the others, making this a particularly well-balanced blend.
- Pai Mu Tan: this classic white tea brings silky vegetal notes, a cottony softness and a whisper of pale honey.
- Mao Feng: its young shoots add floral freshness and finesse, evoking white peony.
- China White Monkey: a rare variety with downy buds, lending roundness and a lingering finish.
- Chun Mee: this traditional-cultivar green tea gives the cup its gentle vegetal backbone.
- Apple and orange peel: for juicy fruitiness and a bright citrus lift.
- Cinnamon sticks: a warm, never sharp spice that carries the finish.
- Cornflower petals: their deep blue adds a note of visual elegance to the blend.
On the palate, a pomegranate note threads itself between the apple and cinnamon, creating the fruity-spiced character that makes Shiyankou so distinctive. The finish is long, faintly sweet and completely free of bitterness. A comforting cup that warms a cool afternoon just as easily as it eases a morning pause.
If this style appeals to you, you might also enjoy our pear white tea for a juicier variation, or our rose vanilla white tea for something more floral and indulgent.
How to Brew Shiyankou White Tea
White tea calls for cooler water than black tea, to preserve the delicacy of the buds and young leaves. Our guide on how to brew white tea will help you coax out the aromas without stressing the leaves.
Here are the brewing parameters we recommend:
- Water temperature: 70 to 80 °C (75 °C is ideal).
- Quantity: 12 to 15 g per litre, roughly one heaped tablespoon for a 500 ml teapot.
- Steeping time: 2 to 3 minutes, depending on the strength you prefer.
- Vessel: a glass or porcelain teapot, so you can admire the golden colour and the cornflower petals.
Pour the water just off the boil, then let it rest for a minute before pouring it over the leaves. The same leaves can be steeped a second time, adding a little extra time. In summer, try this blend cold-brewed: steep for 6 hours in the refrigerator for a naturally refreshing, fruity drink.
Storage
Keep your Shiyankou in an airtight tin, away from light, moisture and strong odours. White tea is sensitive: a dry cupboard, well away from spices and coffee, is all it needs to stay fresh for 18 to 24 months. Blended in our workshop, the tea reaches you in packaging that protects every bud and petal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Shiyankou white tea taste like?
Shiyankou combines fruity notes of pomegranate and apple with the warm spice of cinnamon and the citrus brightness of orange peel. The Pai Mu Tan and White Monkey white teas add a floral, honeyed roundness, underscored by the gentle vegetal thread of Chun Mee.
How do I brew white tea?
Heat the water to 70–80 °C (never boiling), measure out 12 to 15 g per litre and steep for 2 to 3 minutes. A glass or porcelain teapot works best. The leaves can be steeped a second time by extending the brewing time slightly.
Where does Shiyankou white tea come from?
Shiyankou is a signature blend created in-house at Thés & Traditions, combining several fine white and green teas scented with pomegranate, cinnamon and orange. It is an original house creation, designed to deliver a balanced, fruity and delicately spiced cup.
What types of white tea are there?
Among the best known are Pai Mu Tan (Bai Mu Dan), with its silver buds and young leaves, Mao Feng with its fine shoots, and the rarer White Monkey. To learn more, visit our complete guide to white tea.
What are the benefits of white tea?
White tea is prized for its delicacy and low bitterness, making it a pleasure to enjoy at any time of day. For more, take a look at our dedicated feature on the benefits of white tea.
