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Benefits Of White Teas, Antioxidants And Organic Loose Leaf Tea
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Published: September 7, 2007
What is more relaxing on a cold evening than a steaming cup of hot tea? There are many nights spent drinking a cup of freshly-brewed organic tea, without a thought as to what is actually put in the body. It is generally known that tea is one of the more healthy choices of beverages.
However the debate to which type of tea is best continues. Many people are familiar with green tea or black tea, but the benefits of white tea never seem to get the attention the others receive.
White tea is an organic tea derived from the camellia sinensis plant, which just happens to be the same plant from which we get the black, green and oolong teas. Of course a difference must exist in order for white tea to be dubbed with such a distinguishing name. That difference is white tea is harvested from the plant before the buds are opened, while there are fine, silvery hairs covering the buds. What also makes white tea a brew unto itself is the process by which it is prepared. White tea is the least processed of all the teas. Once it is picked, it is simply steamed and allowed to dry, thereby preserving the greatest flavor quality of the plant itself.
The benefits of white tea are vast for those who tip a steaming cup to their lips. These benefits are actually impressively more extensive than most other teas. White tea is the superhero of its kind as it is able to decrease LDL cholesterol, and kill bodily bacteria, viruses and fungi. It is also chock full of antioxidants and a high concentration of polyphenols. For those out there who are unfamiliar with the function of polyphenols, they help reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Not only is organic white tea a bountiful resource for antioxidants and polyphenols, it also contains only a small amount of caffeine.
While white tea is just starting to gain popularity in the United States, it has been been quite common for centuries in the eastern regions of the world for centuries. White tea, in fact, originates from China, Japan and some regions of India. White tea actually has a bit of a history, with references dating back to the Tang dynasty in China between 618-907 A.D. It was recorded Emperor Hui Tsung of the Sung dynasty, from 960-1280 A.D., preferred white tea over any other variety. So, sitting down with a cup of this lovely organic loose leaf tea is like taking tea with the emperors of the past.
With the array of benefits of white tea and its noteworthy royal notoriety, is a tad more expensive than other teas found in the world. It is most commonly found in the loose leaf tea form, meaning it is not in a tea bag. It tends to range from $10-$20 for about three ounces of tea, and it can be found for sale on several tea specific websites or tea shops. White tea is simply brewed; it needs only to steep for about 3-5 minutes in water just under the boiling point.
What more could a person want for in a simple beverage? An organic tea in the subtlety exotic loose leaf tea form that offers not only a sweet, smooth flavor, but antioxidants galore. It is a perfect winter solution to the season's chilly weather and sniffling nose.
Sources:
'Frequently Asked Questions.' Rariteas. 2007. 2 Sept. 2007 . http://www.rariteas.com/faqs.html.
The Mighty Leaf. 2007. 2 Sept. 2007 . http://www.mightyleaf.com/searchresult.aspx?Catego ryID=62&CMP=KNC-Google&HBX_PK=mighty+leaf+
Paajanen, Sean. 'White Tea.' About.Com. 2007. 2 Sept. 2007 . http://coffeetea.about.com/od/typesoftea/a/whitete a.htm.
'White Tea Beats Green Tea in Fighting Germs.' Science Daily. 28 May 2004. American Society for Microbiology. 2 Sept. 2007 . http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/05/04052 6070934.htm.
White tea is an organic tea derived from the camellia sinensis plant, which just happens to be the same plant from which we get the black, green and oolong teas. Of course a difference must exist in order for white tea to be dubbed with such a distinguishing name. That difference is white tea is harvested from the plant before the buds are opened, while there are fine, silvery hairs covering the buds. What also makes white tea a brew unto itself is the process by which it is prepared. White tea is the least processed of all the teas. Once it is picked, it is simply steamed and allowed to dry, thereby preserving the greatest flavor quality of the plant itself.
The benefits of white tea are vast for those who tip a steaming cup to their lips. These benefits are actually impressively more extensive than most other teas. White tea is the superhero of its kind as it is able to decrease LDL cholesterol, and kill bodily bacteria, viruses and fungi. It is also chock full of antioxidants and a high concentration of polyphenols. For those out there who are unfamiliar with the function of polyphenols, they help reduce the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Not only is organic white tea a bountiful resource for antioxidants and polyphenols, it also contains only a small amount of caffeine.
While white tea is just starting to gain popularity in the United States, it has been been quite common for centuries in the eastern regions of the world for centuries. White tea, in fact, originates from China, Japan and some regions of India. White tea actually has a bit of a history, with references dating back to the Tang dynasty in China between 618-907 A.D. It was recorded Emperor Hui Tsung of the Sung dynasty, from 960-1280 A.D., preferred white tea over any other variety. So, sitting down with a cup of this lovely organic loose leaf tea is like taking tea with the emperors of the past.
With the array of benefits of white tea and its noteworthy royal notoriety, is a tad more expensive than other teas found in the world. It is most commonly found in the loose leaf tea form, meaning it is not in a tea bag. It tends to range from $10-$20 for about three ounces of tea, and it can be found for sale on several tea specific websites or tea shops. White tea is simply brewed; it needs only to steep for about 3-5 minutes in water just under the boiling point.
What more could a person want for in a simple beverage? An organic tea in the subtlety exotic loose leaf tea form that offers not only a sweet, smooth flavor, but antioxidants galore. It is a perfect winter solution to the season's chilly weather and sniffling nose.
Sources:
'Frequently Asked Questions.' Rariteas. 2007. 2 Sept. 2007 . http://www.rariteas.com/faqs.html.
The Mighty Leaf. 2007. 2 Sept. 2007 . http://www.mightyleaf.com/searchresult.aspx?Catego ryID=62&CMP=KNC-Google&HBX_PK=mighty+leaf+
Paajanen, Sean. 'White Tea.' About.Com. 2007. 2 Sept. 2007 . http://coffeetea.about.com/od/typesoftea/a/whitete a.htm.
'White Tea Beats Green Tea in Fighting Germs.' Science Daily. 28 May 2004. American Society for Microbiology. 2 Sept. 2007 . http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/05/04052 6070934.htm.
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