White Tea

Posted on May 18 in Healthby ApplePrint

Black tea (also known as red tea), green tea…but what on earth is “White Tea”??! Yea, it’s a new thing to discover yet it was used long time ago back in ancient China. Unbelievable right? It’s the Chinese secret of using white tea for health during the ancient days.

Days ago, I bought a facial foam with a label of “white tea”. And the description at the back of the facial foam tube stated that it’s even better than green tea. So, I was wondering, what is white tea (白茶) actually? After doing a bit of googling, I found the answer.

What Is White Tea?

What makes it so special? Simply put, white tea is the least processed form of tea, made of beautiful silver buds and select leaves which have been steamed and dried.

Because of its minimal processing, white tea contains more nutrients than its black or green cousins, making it the mightiest of the teas, the ultimate Health Tea.

original post from: whiteteaguide.com

Under the general name of “White Tea”, there are 4 main varieties, namely Silver Needle (Baihao Yinzhen), White Peony (Bai Mudan), Long Life Eyebrow (Shou Mei) and Tribute Eyebrow (Gong Mei). *Note, those names were translated base on the Chinese name given to those plants.

Basically, these are the benefits that white tea might bring to us:
- White Tea Antioxidants
- Cancer Prevention
- Lower Blood Pressure
- Lower Cholesterol
- Heart Protection
- Stronger Bones
- Antibacterial & Antiviral
- Healthy Teeth and Gums
- Healthy Skin

Maybe it’s time to have a cup of white tea. =)