White tea is actually a tea and doesnt refer to black tea with milk! It is black
tea though and I know thats confusing! It comes from the tea plant, camellia sinensis. It is very special as it actually comes from the fine white hairs which are around the unopened buds of the tea plant, and thus its name. There are also many white tea health benefits.
China produces most of the white tea and has a long history, particularly in the Sung Dynasty which existed between 900AD to 1200AD. Not only does this tea have a special appearance but it has a light and delicate flavor and is slightly sweet. So a very pleasant taste. It is not fermented and is a very pure tea. There are several varieties: White Peony has twice the amount of leaves as buds but the most famous Silver Needles only contains buds picked within two days early in spring.
Thanks to our world becoming more like a global village, we are able to find white tea in North America so we can enjoy its special flavor and benefits as well. It is also healthy for you and here are some white tea health benefits:
It can reduce cholesterol
Can lower blood pressure
It has antioxidants that help prevent disease
Promotes healthy teeth and gums
Is good for overall bone health
It has antiviral and antibacterial properties
Its good for your skin
May help reduce blood sugar
In fact some toothpaste have white tea in them, for example, Aquafresh, Crest and Colgate, to name a few. This is because its beneficial for your teeth as well as your gums and possibly caries. Also it has more antiviral and antibacterial properties than even green tea.
Next time you want a nice cuppa, think about trying this tea. Not only does it taste special but there are many white tea health benefits. You can even buy it online and have it delivered to your door.