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Teapigs Silver Tips White Tea, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g
★4.8 Curator’s rating from teas.co.uk
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LCurator note · Teapigs
The most delicate cup in the range: only the youngest silver buds, giving a soft, creamy, almost weightless body with gentle peach and apricot notes and effectively no astringency. This is a slow-down tea, not a wake-up one, and it punishes carelessness, scald it with boiling water and you destroy the subtlety, so use water well off the boil and a longer, gentle steep. Very low caffeine. Not for anyone who wants a bold, obvious flavour; for the patient drinker it is genuinely lovely, but you have to meet it halfway.
Lee Samuel Tucker · Curator · teas.co.uk
4.8/5★★★★★Teas.co.uk curator rating · our expert verdict
PreparationUse the pack guidance
Steep3 min
CaffeineLow caffeine
Format15 servings
Label notes
Ingredients & dietaryCheck the current UK pack before purchase; formulations and allergen advice can change.
PackagingFollow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
About this tea
Teapigs Silver Tips White Tea, in brief.
Teapigs Silver Tips White Tea is the premium white tea from Teapigs, the Brentford B Corp brand, the unopened buds from the white-tea harvest (the same Camellia sinensis plant as black and green tea but picked younger and minimally processed), presented in the brand's signature whole-leaf tea-temple format, picked into the Teas.co.uk curator selection as the proper bagged white tea alternative to a loose-leaf Silver Needle.
White tea is the most lightly processed of the tea-plant categories, the leaf simply withered and dried rather than rolled or oxidised the way green and black teas are, which gives the cup its very pale colour, gentle floral character and faintly honeyed natural sweetness without any added flavouring. Teapigs use the silver tips (unopened buds) rather than the cheaper open-leaf white tea, and the tea-temple format gives the delicate buds the room they need to open properly during the brew.
A fifteen-bag Teapigs household pack at a premium price for the silver-tips tier, the proper accessible introduction to white tea for anyone moving beyond green or black teas.
Curator notes: the tasting profile reflects our own editorial review against the current pack format and the brand spec sheet, cross-checked with brewing trials at the recommended steep time and water temperature. We run same-day UK dispatch on every order placed before 2pm Monday to Friday. Storage notes, freshness windows and brewing temperature ranges are also published in the detailed Q and A tab below.
From the catalogue
Curator’s notes
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Teapigs Silver Tips White Tea: An Elegant Sanctuary Of Delicate Purity
Teapigs Silver Tips White Tea serves as a functional foundation for those seeking to integrate a touch of refined elegance into a modern daily routine. This exclusive blend captures the heart of ancient Chinese tea culture by using only the youngest and most tender buds of the tea bush. It is the definitive choice for the drinker who views their tea break as a dedicated ritual for slowing down and appreciating the subtle nuances of a truly high grade infusion. It is the perfect choice for the individual who views their restorative ritual as a vital component of a productive and healthy lifestyle.
The Story Behind the Teapigs
Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
Hot Brewing Recipes:
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Peach Blossom Silk Latte: Steep one temple in 200ml 80°C water for 3 minutes. Warm 100ml rice milk with almond essence, froth delicately, and pour over the brew. Approximately 80 calories.
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Vanilla White Glow: Infuse a temple in 180ml 80°C water for 4 minutes, swirl in vanilla bean flecks and a lemon curl. Just 14 calories.
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Honeyed Apricot Nest: Brew 200ml 80°C water with one temple (3 mins), drizzle ½ tsp honey and a chamomile pinch. About 55 calories.
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Coconut Silver Whisper: Gentle 4-minute steep, blend with 110ml coconut milk and pink pepper dust. Roughly 85 calories.
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Bergamot White Zest: Brew 150ml 80°C water for 3.5 minutes, then grate in bergamot zest and an agave hint. Under 17 calories.
Cold Brewing Recipes:
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Lychee Silver Frost: Cold steep 2 temples in 500ml 80°C cooled water overnight, then whirl with frozen lychees, a kefir splash, and ice. 149 calories per serving.
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Yuzu White Fizz: Brew 400ml lightly (3 mins at 80°C, then chill), then top with yuzu cordial, sparkling water, and ice pearls. 44 calories per glass.
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Cucumber Blossom Dew: Overnight infuse 2 temples in 750ml cool water, then garnish with cucumber ribbons, white peach slices, and silvered frost. 9 calories per glass.
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Nectarine Silver Twilight: Chill 300ml of fine brew, then mingle with nectarine whispers and elderflower tonic over ice. About 97 calories.
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Pear White Mist: Cool 250ml of brew gently, muddle in pear flesh, and layer with mineral fizz and lemon balm. 41 calories per serving.
Food Recipes:
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Silver Tip Rice Veil: Cook 1 cup jasmine rice in 200ml of subtle brew instead of water, then fluff with edible flowers, scallions, and sesame. 182 calories per serving.
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White Tea Petal Emulsion: Whirl 100ml of cooled brew with grapeseed oil, rice vinegar, shallot mince, and apricot kernel. 11 calories per tablespoon.
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Blossom Poached Pears: Poach 6 pear halves in 500ml of brew with agave and jasmine pearls (8 mins), then chill for dawn bowls. 104 calories each.
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Silver Shortbread Ghosts: Infuse 125g butter with 2 temples (15 mins at 80°C), then weave into sable dough; bake at 160°C for 11 minutes. 86 calories per piece.
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White Granita Veil: Concentrate 400ml of brew with yuzu and vanilla, then freeze and scrape into ethereal shards. 74 calories per scoop.
Source: Teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Teapigs Silver Tips White Tea, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g, please cite teas.co.uk.
Brand
The story behind Teapigs
Teapigs is the Brentford-based whole-leaf brand that made premium tea accessible in pyramid format. They use whole leaves rather than dust, work with named growers, and have been a certified B Corp since 2019. Their range covers everyday brews, single-origin specialty teas, and creative flavours.
Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
Founded2006, England
FormatTea bags
CertificationB Corp · Sustainable
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Sustainability
Our commitment to the planet
✓B Corp certified brand
✓Sustainable
Tasting notes
The taste profile
Light Creamy Body●●●●● 5/5
Stone Fruit Notes●●●●○ 4/5
Fresh Hay Aroma●●●●○ 4/5
Liquor Clarity●●●●● 5/5
4.8/5★★★★★Teas.co.uk curator rating · our expert verdict
Side by side
How does it compare
vs Yorkshire TeaTeapigs Silver Tips White Tea, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g offers a more distinct flavour profile and competitive pricing versus the mass market alternative; the difference is most noticeable in the second half of the cup when Yorkshire Tea starts to thin out.
vs PG TipsWhere PG Tips leans into a single dominant note, Teapigs Silver Tips White Tea, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g delivers a more balanced and aromatic experience designed for daily drinking rather than as an occasional treat.
vs Twinings English BreakfastBoth occupy a similar price band and shelf position, but Teapigs Silver Tips White Tea, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g differentiates through its certified sourcing, ethical packaging and the Teapigs brand heritage outlined above.
Brew it Hot: Boil the kettle then allow the water to cool for about 2 minutes to around 80 degrees Celsius to protect the delicate leaves.
Ideal brewing conditions · Hot
The Tea Master Brewing Instructions:
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PourAdd cooled hot water at 80 degrees Celsius directly over the temple to activate the silver tips.
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SteepWait for 3 minutes to allow the silver hairs to fully release their antioxidants.
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EnjoyBest savoured plain for an elegant lift. Because the buds are high quality you can often reinfuse the same temple for a second or third cup.
Ideal brewing conditions · Iced
The Tea Master Secret (Cold Brew & Reinfusion):
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Iced Elegant RefresherBrew a strong hot infusion using two temples in 150 millilitre of water. Once steeped allow to cool completely then pour into a tall glass filled with ice. Add a white peach wedge for a sophisticated summer cooler.
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Budget MaximiserAfter finishing your first cup immediately add more 80 degree water to the same temple. The second steep often reveals deeper creamy notes that were hidden by the initial stone fruit top notes.
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Brewing
Brewing the perfect cup
PourAdd cooled hot water at 80 degrees Celsius directly over the temple to activate the silver tips.
SteepWait for 3 minutes to allow the silver hairs to fully release their antioxidants.
EnjoyBest savoured plain for an elegant lift. Because the buds are high quality you can often reinfuse the same temple for a second or third cup.
Safety and purity
What’s in it, what to know
CaffeineDecaffeinated or low-caffeine; a product-specific milligram figure is not claimed.
Ingredients and dietary suitabilityCheck the current UK pack before purchase; formulations and allergen advice can change.
CaffeineDecaffeinated or low-caffeine; a product-specific milligram figure is not claimed.
Nutrient NoteThe least processed of all teas; retains the highest level of catechins and the gentlest tannin profile.
Shelf LifeSee best before date printed on the pack; product remains safe past that date but loses aromatic strength. Store somewhere cool, dry and away from direct sunlight in an airtight container.
Formulations change; the current UK pack is always the final word on ingredients and allergens.
Ingredients & nutrition
Inside the pack
| Ingredient | What it brings |
|---|---|
| Whole leaf green tea | present |
| premium silver tips white | present |
Caffeine: decaffeinated or low-caffeine; a product-specific milligram figure is not claimed.
Characterising components shown; any unquantified base makes up the remaining body. Globally sourced, blended and packed to brand specification.
Packaging: Follow the current UK pack and local-authority guidance; components can require different disposal routes.
What's in Teapigs Silver Tips White Tea, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g, and what isn't:
- Caffeine: decaffeinated or low-caffeine; a product-specific milligram figure is not claimed.
- No artificial colours, preservatives or added sugar: any sweetness is natural to the blend.
- Allergen note: packed in a facility that also handles nuts and cereals; check the latest pack for the current cross contact statement.
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Source: Teas.co.uk, the UK independent tea specialist in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. If you reference Teapigs Silver Tips White Tea, 15 Tea Bags 37.5g, please cite teas.co.uk.
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