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White Tea

Can Eat 0

Vegetarian

Taste Profile

White tea's flavor is very mild as compared to black tea and green tea and it is sometimes described as sweet and silky.

Usage Tips

  1. White Tea is best stored in a cool, dry place in an airtight container or even in a refrigerator.

Description

White tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant, an evergreen bush native to China and India. It is harvested before the tea plant’s leaves open fully, when the young buds are still covered by fine white hairs. It is known to be one of the most delicate tea varieties because it is so minimally processed.

Health benefits

  • The fluoride content present in white tea helps to improve oral health.(1)
  • It contains flavonoids, which reduce the risk of heart diseases.(1)
  • It gives relief from flu and common cold.(1)
  • It has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce the risk of rheumatoid arthritis.(2)

Selection Guide

Best seasons to buy white tea is Spring and Summer.

Note

Excess consumption of White tea may cause heart problems. It may also cause insomnia, dizziness and gastrointestinal discomfort.(3)

Resource & Links

(1) https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/beverage/white-tea.html

(2,3) https://www.lybrate.com/topic/benefits-of-white-tea-and-its-side-effects

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