White tea, originally from the high mountains of Fujian Province of China, is actually a green tea which just contain outbreaks before they open, that arise in early spring. The color of white tea is pale green with fine white hair (hence the name) is the moment when all energy and all plant nutrients are concentrated in the shoots.
His collection is a true work of “Chinese” because it takes thousands of buds, hand-picked to obtain a small amount of white tea. Then allowed to air dry on silks, in order to evaporate the water and remain, however, all its properties.
It is a drink you can take each day as well as a pleasant taste has endless benefits for our body.
The properties of White Tea ….
White tea is more effective than green tea because it contains three times more polyphenols (a powerful antioxidant that helps boost our defenses and helps fight against free radicals.)
Considering that free radicals oxidize cells and that this favors aging and disease (including cancer) can understand that some studies say that white tea increases immunity, fight cellular aging and is a good ally to prevent cancer.
Protects against tooth decay due to its richness in Fluor.
White tea fights the physical and mental fatigue. Increases concentration and memory.
White teas has half the caffeine than green tea which is most recommended for people more nervous or do not need this exciting effect.
Ideal anti-obesity diet as it has no calories, is very pleasant, increases our energy, is mildly diuretic and helps to eliminate fat.
It is a good ally to cardiovascular disease and lowering levels of LDL (bad) cholesterol and triglycerides.
Did you know that white tea …?
The development of white tea has been one of the best kept secret for centuries and that white tea was used exclusively for the emperor and his entourage. People of the common people should not benefit from this white tea is said to have contributed to immortality. The penalty was death to try it.
White Tea, Tea like Pu erh red and most teas, you can often get in herbal, natural food stores or those specializing in the tea accessories sale. (It is possible that in some countries still is not)
And, you know …. HOW TO MAKE A GOOD CUP OF TEA?
Use unflavored water if the tap water tastes bad, use mineral water.
Heat water to a method “slow” (not microwave) until almost boiling. The microwave does not produce bubbles of water vapor and does not allow the tea to express its full flavor.
Warm the teapot with hot water and then empty it.
Pour the loose leaf tea or filter in the kettle. It takes a teaspoon per cup plus one for the pot.
Pour water over the leaves client, if the green or white tea is expected before a couple of minutes to cool a little water.
The black tea should infuse about 90 ° C for 3 minutes and the green to about 70 ° C for 2 minutes.
Serve in a cup of porcelain or ceramic to keep the heat better.
Green tea can be re-re-re throwing hot water over him in a couple of times without losing flavor.
You can use the tea pellets used to put them into the pots as compost.