Before I get into the details about white tea, I think it's important to take a minute to discuss the difference between loose leaf tea and bagged tea. Loose leaf teas definitely provide more flavor. Oil in the tea leaves is what provides the flavor. When the leaves are crushed or broken for bagging, the oil is evaporated along with the flavor. The larger leaf surface area of loose leaf tea allows for more flavor to be retained in the leaf.
What Makes White Tea So Healthy?
White tea contains high catechin levels which are a polyphenolic antioxidant plant metabolites. We've all heard about the benefits of antioxidents. They have been proven to prevent heart disease, boost immunity, and prevent us from rapid aging. Free radicals can damage the body and these powerful nutrients protect us from their damage. Antioxidants have the ability to neutralize free radicals.
Theanine is an amino acid found in tea that is believed to relax the mood. I personally believe this is true. This has been one of the greatest benefits that I've experienced over the past year.
White tea is known for it's anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties aiding us in fighting disease and boosting our immunity. It can help to protect us from the common cold and flu.
Many of the health benefits are still being discovered. Without a doubt it is beneficial to our health.
There are some wonderful tea merchants out there who will allow you to sample a variety of white teas before purchasing. I do this often and I learn something everytime I visit a store. The sales people are experts and usually have amazing recommendations.
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