Do you know why Chinese tea is good for you?

There are three key elements which occur naturally in Chinese tea and to which the major health benefits are attributed: nutrients, antioxidants and caffeine. Since it undergoes the least amount of processing which alters the natural components, green tea generally has the highest content of all these nutrients and antioxidants and so is thought to give the most health benefits. Oolong and black teas do, however, have supporting studies for their own distinct health benefits claims which are now being made known.

To find out more, please look at the Chinese Tea and Health page provided by Chinese Tea for You.

What is Chinese White Tea?

• white tea is made from the youngest buds, picked in Spring, before they are open and still covered in fine white hairs
• key processing steps: Withering, Baking
• white tea does not go through the Killing the Green or Rolling processes so that the fine white hairs are not destroyed
• the delicate appearance and flavour of the leaf are also preserved
• white tea is generally brewed at 95°C, using one part tea to three or four parts water

The above information is provided by Chinese Tea for You.

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