Chinese white tea marks a start of a refreshing day

Posted by juliabennet on October 26th, 2011

Exclusively grown and harvested in China, white tea is a variety of lightly fermented tea which is made from the young leaves and buds of the Chinese Camellia Sinensis plant.  This means that Chinese white tea shares similar chemical properties, and some of the common benefits on health, as green tea or black tea. There are various online dealers who offer different qualities of white teas.

Similar to the qualities and effects of black tea and green tea, Chinese white tea is also a great option for all tea lovers. It is a type of lightly fermented tea which is made from the Camellia Sinenesis plant grown in certain areas of China. The leaves and the buds are naturally withered in sunlight and then dried to prevent further oxidization. This also helps to preserve the original flavor and the true characteristics of white tea. The name ‘white tea’ generates from the silver white buds of the plant that give a white look to the dried leaves. The top quality white tea ‘Silver Needle’ is only made of the tip buds. Others include some leaves from below.

The Chinese white teas are rich in catechins which are responsible for many health benefits including: reducing the risk of high cholesterol levels (a well-known cause of heart failure and stroke); preventing diabetes and cancers, as well as protecting the skin from UV damage. The Chinese white teas are also known to be very effective in preventing certain pathogenic infections and enhancing the immune system.

For those who are really keen on getting the finest quality of Chinese white tea, online tea shops offer some great white teas at affordable prices. They also provide abundant information on the production, preparation, and health properties of such teas so that customers can make informed choices. Popular tea shops may also offer different varieties of white tea such as premium white tea or organic white tea, along with classic black, green, yellow and oolong teas, as well as others.

White tea is a light tea, close to its cousin green tea. It is not as aromatic but has a distinctive sweet taste that is very refreshing and adored by its admirers. The leaves of white tea are bigger and stronger than those of green tea, therefore can take slightly higher temperatures and longer brewing times than green tea.

One concern that white tea consumers may have is that although white tea classifications are not as colorful as some other categories of Chinese teas, the quality range is vast and many factors can determine the quality of the tea: tea plants, climate conditions of the plantations, processing skills, packaging methods and freshness of the tea. A recent comment by one of our customers reads as follows (this refers to Silver Needle): 'I bought this kind of tea from another company thinking it would be just as good but I was so wrong. I don't know how to describe it but the white tea you supply was just much better! So delicate and clean tasting, incomparable with the other tea.'

Silver Needle is one of the top ten Chinese premium teas and is a must for those who enjoy a luscious cup of tea.

If you are fond of white tea, you can visit this website to know about rich quality Chinese white tea and the variety available in the market.