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White2tea vs Floating Leaves
White2tea
24 positive (96%) · 0 mixed (0%) · 1 negative (4%)
Trust + time weighted: +93%
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White2tea is a highly regarded vendor within the r/tea community, particularly celebrated for its curated selection of Puer (both raw and ripe) and white teas. While the brand is often a top recommendation for those transitioning from coffee to tea via Shou Puer, users also highlight their high-quality oolongs and teaware as standout offerings.
Pros
- Highly regarded Puer selection, including both Sheng (raw) and Shou (ripe) varieties.
- Excellent white teas and oolongs, specifically dancong and yancha.
- Extensive sample availability, allowing users to try teas before committing to full cakes.
- Reliable international shipping, with reports of prepaid tariffs for US-bound orders.
Cons
- Minimalist product descriptions that often only include basic tasting notes and origin.
- Polarizing flavor profiles for some; while rare, some users find the selection does not suit their palate.
Top excerpts
White2Tea do them.
Decided to take the plunge before this year ended and got some white2tea samples based on the recommendations on this sub.
You can also see the sidebar somewhere for suggestions of proper high end places like white2tea, liquidproust, oldwaystea, and the steeping room
First ever white2tea order has arrived! :D
For worldwide shipping check White2Tea or OneRiverTea, they are popular in this sub as well…
Floating Leaves
16 positive (100%) · 0 mixed (0%) · 0 negative (0%)
Trust + time weighted: +100%
Top excerpts
For Taiwanese oolongs I like rivers and lakes, floating leaves, mountain stream teas, and wistaria to name a few.
I've found the ones from Floating Leaves (US-based company) to be more mellow/gentle than some teas.
Floating Leaves in Seattle is probably most Americans' #1 pick.
Floating Leaves and Eco Cha are also helpful
If I had to live off tea from one vendor alone, it would be Floating Leaves. I love how they are learning the roasting methods and roast some of their own teas. ... I trust this vendor to only offer good teas, regardless of the price point.