Reviews for Silver Rain White Full-Leaf Tea
December 14, 2025
Delicious and Unique
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

A delicious tea with a subtler, nutty flavor that sets it apart from other teas.

from
November 17, 2025
Delicious
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

My favorite tea. Has a taste like no other. Best white tea on the market. And best customer service .

from
November 10, 2025
Great site to order
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Good tea

from
July 18, 2025
White tea rules!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is about the only place where I can find lovely whole leaf white tea, which is not only the essence of tea but a powerful anti-carcinogen. Thank you RoT!

from
July 15, 2025
Silver Rain White Tea
This shopper rated the product 1 out of 5 stars

I really love a good cup of white tea. The leaves looked great but the taste was nothing like I'm used to in a white tea. I hate to do it, but it is going in the trash.

from
May 12, 2025
unique, earthy, sweet tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

this tea is pretty unique and i love that i does not have a lot of caffeine. great afternoon early evening tea. has an earthy sweet profile to me. highly recommend.

from
May 06, 2025
Smooth, crisp, pleasant
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

I had some points and thought I'd splurge and try something new. This tea delivers a smooth, gentle, earthy flavor. It's not overwhelming, thus, would probably be a great 'anytime' tea that would go nicely with a variety of meals. I encountered no bitterness with this gentle tea at all.

from
March 30, 2025
Favorite
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is one of our favorite teas. we find it light and soothing. A simple comfort.

from
January 13, 2025
Light, smooth tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is a very light, smooth tea. Good any time of day since it doesn't have a heavy caffeine content.

from
December 24, 2024
It does in fact taste a little like rain.
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

My first impression of Silver Rain wasn't a great one. Don't get me wrong, it's a great tea, but it has something of a rain-like flavor which is not my thing. The closest example I can give is distilled water with no minerals to soften the watery taste. Nonetheless, my mother loved it from the first sip. (She is extremely discerning about how things taste, but her tastes are very different from my own.) I figured, particularly with the price tag, once I finish that would be it. I just reordered. Turns out the rain taste is weirdly addictive. Yes, I would recommend it, 100%. FYI: I tend to guestimate the amount of tea leaves to water, but adding enough to get a faint golden color seems to work for me. I also use a glass pot with glass strainer and spring water or filtered water.

from NY
December 23, 2024
Yummy I love white teas.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Tasty and doesn't hurt my feet, just gives me energy and smooth buzz.

from
April 17, 2024
Silver Rain Tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Great test

from Pennsylvania
March 14, 2024
Exquisite tea!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I'm so glad that I splurged on this one. It's the real thing--exquisite white tea.

from St. Petersburg, Florida
February 17, 2024
Afternoon Respite
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This amazing loose-leaf tea smooths the bumps out on a long day. It is a great afternoon tea for those days when a good book and good tea are desired. Wonderful tea to share with friends, too!

from Colorado
November 13, 2023
Beautiful and light
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect white tea; floral and slightly sweet.

from NJ
November 09, 2023
Quaint and delicate
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

I enjoyed this hot or cold. Very delicate taste. Subtle, but light.

from Ca
August 01, 2023
Like nothing I've tasted before.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This was my first time trying Silver Rain (or silver needles in general). I must say, this tea really does taste almost rainy, especially the first time I brewed it. I was honestly surprised that I've enjoyed it this much. I did try to use a second steep as cold brew overnight... it wasn't very good tasting, but that's on me. Now, if my rating is going to be 100 percent honest, I'd give this 4.5 teapots, just cause I'm a bit of a tough customer, and this tea didn't quite manage to make me cry when I drank it, but it really was quite good. I've been using it mostly for special occasions, but I think that once I run out of stock, I'll buy it again.

from New Hampshire
February 24, 2023
Worth the price!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is one of the best white teas I've tasted. The aroma is as good as the taste, which is deliciously subtle. I especially love the health benefits of white tea, which explains why I enjoy a cup every morning.

from Toledo, Ohio
January 30, 2023
Nice calm tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Nice leaves

from Conshohocken, PA
January 24, 2023
Exquisite
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is a very special tea that can be savored with every sip.

from Phila, PA
December 30, 2022
My Favorite tea!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is one of my favorite tea's, I honestly haven't tried any better white tea brand. You can really taste the quality if your considering trying you should. And if you want to compare which I have done before this tea smells, and taste better quality.

from Florida
December 26, 2022
Perfect cup of tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is my favorite tea offered here. It is on the pricey side but so worth it as that special cup or to share with friends. It is my go to tea for a winter afternoon.

from Tidewater,VA
December 04, 2022
Silver Rain Water...
This shopper rated the product 1 out of 5 stars

The aroma, flavor, and color of the brewed tea is so subtle, delicate, and ephemeral that a cup of this tea, brewed as directed, is virtually indistinguishable from a cup of hot water. The only memorable impression I have about Silver Rain is its price.

from MA
November 16, 2022
Fancypants tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

It was good, a little lighter than I am used to.

from Broken Arrow, OK
August 30, 2022
Best tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is one of my best tea.

from Meriden CT
August 17, 2022
excellent blend
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I sweeten with monk fruit. It taste wonderful and supposedly healthy also.

from Brooklyn, NY
July 22, 2022
Deliscious and rare tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Great flavor, I prefer this one as loose leaf. Yes, this one is a bit expensive, but I feel it is totally worth the expense, considering the specific tea. If you are not familiar with this tea, do a quick internet search and read about it on a couple of independent sites. This is not you average run of the mill tea. Once you understand what goes into it, you may appreciate it a bit more. Remember, all teas are NOT created equal.

from Colorado
May 13, 2022
Delightful Delicate Tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is a delightful delicate tasting tea, it is especially wonderful to sip with honey!! Also recommend to use the Republic of Tea, tea strainer while making it.

from Minnesota
May 11, 2022
Totally worth the price.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I prefer loose leaf tea and with the delicate flavor of the silver white tea this one is perfect. Pricey but I think a resteep doesn't lose it's potency. Well worth the extra cost for an indulgence.

from Boston, MA
April 21, 2022
It's O.K.
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars

The silver is O.K. but I think I'll go back to the tea bags. It's not really worth it considering the price of the silver.

from Maryland
March 16, 2022
A very lovely Tea.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is a perfect tea for chilly mornings.. brings warmth and calmness So glad I made this purchase.

from Ohio
January 26, 2022
Ok!
This shopper rated the product 3 out of 5 stars

I like white tea, but didn't think this one was extra special or worth the extra cost!

from PNW
September 15, 2021
Favorite low caffeine Tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I have been drinking this tea for many years and I enjoy the subtle warm flavor, this is one I can even drink at night because the caffeine is lower but the flavor still shines.

from Seattle, WA
May 10, 2021
Premium Tea at it's finest !
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I was not very much into Green Tea, Black Tea, White Tea, etc., because they didn't really hit my taste. But, dude, this Silver Rain - White Tea is brilliant ! Tho expensive (rare tea), it's worth the price! Good job @TheRepublicOfTea !

from TX
May 14, 2020
excellent tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Great tea, soft, smooth, low in coffeine, perfect tender taste

from NY
May 08, 2020
A first for me.....
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I love herbal teas and drink a variety. My favorite all time tea is assam tea. I like the stronger flavor and dark color. When I noticed this white tea on your website I decided to give it a try. I also ordered the universal infuser..... a double new experience for me. After brewing the tea, I thought to myself I had made a mistake. No color. It looks like water. I sipped it and was very surprised..... It has a delicate almost fruity taste. I really like it! It is going to be my evening tea. I am realizing different teas can fulfill different needs during your day. I am so glad I found this tea.

from NC
March 24, 2020
loved it
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

nice packaging and the tea is really good. i am having it every morning now. i am not a heavy tea drinker as a matter of fact i am a teetotaler but this is very refreshing

from CA
December 12, 2019
best white tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is by far my favorite white tea. Have tried many others and nothing taste like this one. It"s the least bitter of all that i tried. I cold brew my teas.

from KS
January 30, 2019
The best white tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is the best white tea ever and I have tried many! With it's subtle flavor, I like it best just plain with nothing else added for my afternoon cup of tea. Definitely worth the price!

from PA
November 18, 2018
I love this tea.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Title says it all. Been drinking it for years.

from MA
November 30, 2017
50 stars!...SOoooo worth the $30
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

As described, this is a rare white, it has such an unusual, nutty creamy texture. Worried this wouldn't taste good, b/c i'm not impressed w/ any of the other white teas they offer. But gosh the 1 that i do love, it doesn't come in teabag form, double boo. If this was a champagne, i'd probably be drunk on this stuff, had 4 cups worth already as soon as i opened it...Mmmmm...so good!

from HI
August 24, 2015
mr.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

very very good

from NY
August 04, 2015
Surprisingly delicious
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I ordered this tea, because I had never tried a good quality, true, white tea before. When I received the tea, I didn't think it smelled as tasty as I wanted it to. A few days later, I decided to try it, and was pleasantly surprised. I found that the smell did not at all represent the flavor. The flavor was mild and I couldn't help but want the next sip. Great tea!

from CA
December 18, 2014
First time for white tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Learning about teas, I bought this for evenings without caffeine. I am surprised how it taste. Has a great mild taste and smooth going down. recommend it to anyone.

from PA
March 22, 2014
Light and Tasty
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is a light, gentle tasting tea. I usually love strong, bitter green tea, but I was looking for something of quality with low caffeine. I have enjoyed this one.

from AZ
December 22, 2013
My favorite tea thus far
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Silver Rain has an earthy aroma like that of Dragonwell tea. It has a very smooth mouth feel from start to finish. The silky smoothness lingers on the tongue as well. This is a great tea for comfort and relaxation. Adding sugar can heighten the flavor profile but it is not necessary. Sometimes I add a dash of milk to my tea to add more body but Silver Rain is great by itself with its pure and simple taste. I would highly recommend this one!

from PA
November 28, 2013
Love this white tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

tastes very smooth and light

from TX
March 20, 2013
Bliss in a cup!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is my first time trying white tea. I purchased it b/c I read white tea has the highest antioxidant levels and is the "rawest" you can get in terms of tea, so I felt it would be a good addition to my relatively raw diet. Wow is this delicious! Very earthy yet mellow, smooth and full-bodied. I steep for 3 minutes in an 8-oz mug w/a lid. Maybe it's me but I feel very calm and blissful afterwards. Love this! Will be a permanent addition to my tea collection!

from OH
March 08, 2013
Best of the Best
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

My very favorite white tea of all time! I drink this hot and iced. Beautiful subtle flavor, low caffeine, full of anti-oxidants, and always a calming cup to soothe the soul. No surprise it has 5 stars...it deserves the highest rating I can give.

from NY
February 03, 2013
This is a tea everyone should stock
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

If ever there was a tea everyone should have as a gold standard in their cupboard it would be this one. Light, healthy, and has a gentle personality that is a compliment to your other teas in your collection...you DO have a collection right? :) Happy tea tottling!

from WI
November 19, 2012
Light, Gentle, Smooth
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

I wasn't sure I would like this tea, but wanted to try it; was I ever surprised............flavorful, smooth and so delicious!

from TN
November 16, 2012
Excellent full flavor
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Frankly I bought this tea as a sample because of its name and description -- and am delighted with it. Flavor is full and enjoyable. I'm not a connoisseur of tea, but do know that - for me - this hits the spot. I bought the 60-cup can.

from NJ
August 14, 2012
loved the subtle flavor
This shopper rated the product 4 out of 5 stars

Loved the flavor, hard to get an accurate measure

from CT
July 25, 2012
Lovely Flavor
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This tea has a lovely, delicate flavor. My husband who doesn't drink tea, actually likes this one. What more can you say about a tea that is tasteful and full of antioxidents, catechins and polyphenol nutritional benefits

from CO
April 03, 2012
This is my favorite tea.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

This is my favorite tea. I have been ordering it for over 10 years from RoT. Just found the 10th Anniversary tea tin - Silver Needle! Note, if I brew a second cup, make sure to dry the leaves before using it again, or I have found it tastes "swampy." Wish they would go back to the old tim with the tea pot art work. I buy mine in bulk, so put in back in the old tin.

from FL
February 09, 2012
Smooth sailing.
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Few teas can reduce the rough spots of a day as this tea can.

from CO
January 16, 2012
Sweet Mead
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Each sip of Silver Rain is like taking a long, sweet draught of refreshing mead. This tea has a natural, unique character that is a delight to the tastebuds.

from KS
December 07, 2011
So light and smells so go
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

So light and smells so good.

from US
November 05, 2011
Can't Go Wrong
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

It's absolutely true; if you're a fan of white tea, you just can't go wrong with this great leaf. After having a cup of this, it's hard to want a white tea with something added, just because it tastes so wonderful as-is.

from US
July 26, 2011
A pretty, pretty tea
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I love to give this tea as a gift because it is so pretty. The image on the tin is very close what the tea looks like and the flavor/color is just beautiful.

from CA
July 06, 2011
A lovely cuppa
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Slightly grassy, but in a subtler way than I often encounter with green tea. I've found that sweetening usually overpowers the tea, but why would you need to sweeten a cup so light? Delicious.

from US
June 29, 2011
Outstanding flavor and scent !!!
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

The flavor is light and citrusy. And what a bouquet. Just try it.

from CO