White tea

White tea was first cultivated in China. In general, there was a whole cult of tea, even spring began officially only after the emperor received his tea tribute. A special type of tea, with white fluff on the leaves, was grown only in the northern part of Fujian. For its unusual color, tea began to be called white and endowed with special healing properties.

The benefits of white tea

China has always had great trepidation about tea, the white tea was especially appreciated. When creating it, they tried to preserve all the properties of fresh leaves, so they subjected it to minimal processing. Raw materials for it were dried only in natural conditions, alternately placed in the sun and in the shade. Thus, a drink was obtained, which was credited with the property of endowing a person with immortality.

In the chemical composition of white tea contains a lot of useful substances, including phenolic compounds, purine derivatives and a wide range of vitamins. Natural antioxidants are completely preserved in unfermented white tea leaves, so white tea helps to accumulate and assimilate vitamins P and C in the body. They strengthen blood vessels and stabilize blood pressure.

It is very useful to drink white tea for diabetics, since the catechins contained in it help to absorb insulin, maintain the health of the enamel of the teeth and remove harmful cholesterol, while reducing the likelihood of blood clots. For the nervous system, white tea contains glutamic acid and phosphorus compounds that restore nerve cells. White tea contains a lot of theine and caffeine, much more than other teas. Therefore, after using it, the feeling of cheerfulness remains much longer.

The harm of white tea

According to experts, white tea is not capable of harming the body. There are no components in it that are harmful to human health. The list of conditions in which white tea can be consumed with caution includes the following:

• Kidney diseases, in which the diuretic effect of white tea is undesirable.
• The period of pregnancy and breastfeeding.
• Peptic ulcer and gastritis.
• Diabetes mellitus and hypertension.
• Insomnia, as tea has a strong tonic effect.

How to make white tea

It is quite rare to find white tea on sale in our country and it is relatively expensive. The most famous varieties are called "Silver Needles", as well as "White Peony", they belong to the elite varieties. Therefore, it is very important to correctly brew the white tea so as not to spoil the wonderful drink.

For brewing, you will need a gaiwan, a strainer, bowls and a bowl of justice. It is necessary to act when brewing this tea in accordance with all the canons of the tea ceremony:

1. Good quality water is required. You need to take high quality soft water. Drinking bottled water is best suited for this purpose. Water cannot be boiled, its maximum temperature should be no more than 85 degrees, but the ideal temperature is 5-10 degrees lower.
2. Heat the gaiwan to the required temperature by pouring and immediately pouring out the boiling water.
3. Pour 2 small spoons of dry tea leaves of the selected grade into the prepared gaiwan. This amount is enough to prepare a drink for 3 persons.
4. Now pour hot water of suitable temperature into the dishes and drain immediately too. This is necessary for the tea to open.
5. Refill the gaiwan with hot water and wait exactly 1 minute. After that, pour the drink into the bowl of justice, and then pour it into portioned bowls.

As a result, you will get a fragrant drink, the color of which can be either yellowish or completely colorless. It depends on the variety. If the drink turns out to be bright or too bitter, then either the brewing time has been exceeded, or the water was at a very high temperature. Such a drink is considered spoiled, it does not bring any beneficial properties to the body.

White tea is allowed to be brewed 5 times. In this case, add 30 seconds to the brewing time each time.

White tea: reviews

People who have tried white tea note its unusual aroma and taste. In some ways, it resembles taste and aroma. green tea but much thinner. When prepared correctly, a transparent drink with a pleasant delicate taste and delicate aroma is obtained. It does not require any additions in the form of desserts or sugar at all. This tea must be drunk separately. Connoisseurs call white tea a natural antidepressant, as it cheers up and helps at the first sign of a cold.

In our country, white tea with flavors and aromas is most often on sale, which give the tea a specific taste and aroma. Not everyone likes this tea.