Description

White tea is one of the most delicate tea varieties as it is minimally processed. It developed during the era of early Chinese imperial dynasties between 600 to 1300. The Imperial tea tributes are considered as the earliest forms of white tea cultivated, not the one we know today. It is now obtained from Camellia sinensis plant, an evergreen bush native India and China. It is harvested before the leaves of the plant open fully and the young buds are still covered by fine white hairs, which gives it the name “white” tea. The unfurled leaves from the newest growth on the plant are handpicked and then dried. The white tea leaves are not allowed to oxidize as long as leaves are plucked for other teas like green or black tea production. White tea is lower in caffeine than green or black tea.

Health benefits

• White tea leaves contain an antioxidant called polyphenol which protects the cells from damage caused by free radicals.⁽¹⁾
• It can also help relax blood vessels, boosts immunity and prevents bad cholesterol levels.⁽¹⁾
• It boosts metabolism and helps the body burn fat.⁽¹⁾
• It contains fluoride, catechins and tannins which can help strengthen teeth by fighting bacteria and sugar.⁽¹⁾
• White tea leaves extract can suppress the growth of colon cancer and stop them from spreading.⁽¹⁾

Selection Guide

White tea has various types such as silver needle, white peony, tribute eyebrow, and long life eyebrow. All these types have different grades from top to least. Choose them according to the need.