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Do you know white tea?
“White tea” is not black tea with milk ,but refer to a specific form of tea in which the leaves and buds are simply steamed and dried. Although white tea often looks like Green Tea, but there is a difference... "Do you know white tea ?"


D o you know white tea?


T ea is the most commonly consumed beverage in the world, yet

I'm extremely sure that most people have heard of only black and green tea ,but white?

“White tea” is not black tea with milk ,but refer to a specific form of tea in which the leaves and buds are simply steamed and dried. Although white tea often looks like Green Tea, but there is a difference. White tea is the least processed of all teas.

W hite tea is not rolled before firing or steaming. When the leaves are dried, White tea is immediately fired. Rolling is the process by which the cellular structure of the picked leaves is slightly broken to release essential oils and promote oxidation. Green teas are picked, solar dried, rolled and then fired to stop further oxidation.

M ostly ,White tea is grown in Fujian, Hunan and Guangxi Province China.It is also found in Japan and India (Darjeeling Province).Because of light and sweet flavors , White teas were the favorite of many Chinese people.

T here are various kinds of White tea ; White Peony, Golden Moon, Silver Needle and White Cloud.Brewing is very important to all tea .For White tea ,it is best brewed with warm water – ranging from 150-170 degrees.


W ith the light weight ,you must be sure to add enough leaf to the cup or pot.Tea needs a good long steep, over 6 minutes for the first one. Adding a minute or two to each subsequent steep these teas will go for at least 3 steeps. This extended time is essential to allow the leaves enclosing the bud to open up and release their flavor to the cup.

T he best time to drink white tea is after a light dinner .Generally,people won't be drink them after having spiced dish, the taste will be lost.

W hite tea is the great choice for people who are drinking tea for their health.Besides of contains less caffeine than other ,there are some researches show that it is the rich source of potential anticarcinogen ,maybe more than in green tea.

H ope you enjoy with drinking White tea !


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