There are an impressive number of teas in the world, which are divided into subgroups according to the degree of fermentation. Greens and whites are low-fermented or non-fermented, reds and yellows are semi-fermented, and the usual black is fermented. Each of the groups has beneficial properties, but the green and white varieties stand out especially.
Properties of white tea
For white tea, the youngest, almost unblown leaves of the very first harvest are harvested, they are often called "bai hoa" or "white cilia"; the top petals are sent to the elite varieties. The raw materials for this type of tea are collected in the morning only five to seven days a year, before the main leaves bloom.
In some cases, the collected petals are subjected to smoke treatment and weak sun-shade fermentation, dried, sorted and packaged. White tea owes its name to the fact that the back of the buds and leaves is covered with a special silvery coating, which remains after processing. Other types of tea lose it after drying and long fermentation.
White tea has a fresh, slightly sweet taste. Due to the minimal fermentation, it is recognized as the most natural. It contains a huge amount of useful substances, they remain almost completely intact due to the lack of heat treatment. This tea contains amino acids, trace elements and various vitamins. In addition, the content of caffeine and theine is significantly lower than in other teas. White tea has a beneficial effect on the immune system, significantly increases blood clotting and promotes wound healing. Recent studies have shown that it inhibits the growth of tooth decay, reduces the likelihood of cardiovascular disease, and possibly slows down the formation of cancer cells. The Chinese attribute a number of anti-aging properties to it. White tea is rich in antioxidants that the human body needs.
Useful properties of green tea
Green tea is considered to be the most popular drink in the world. The Chinese understand this drink by the word "tea". It is much easier to collect raw materials for him than for white.
Green teas are divided into two categories - leafy and broken or chopped. These categories are subdivided into many types and subspecies according to the degree of curl of the leaves. There are a huge number of varieties of different degrees of fermentation, the final processing of the product can also vary, all this is reflected in the taste of specific varieties of green tea.
This drink contains a huge amount of vitamins. For example, it contains more useful vitamin C than any citrus fruit. It, like white tea, is rich in antioxidants. Green tea improves the health of the whole body. So, due to the high content of vitamin P, it has a beneficial effect on blood circulation and improves the strength and elasticity of the walls of blood vessels. Recent studies have shown that green tea is excellent for regulating blood sugar levels. And the high iodine content in this drink allows it to influence the state of the endocrine system, so green tea must be drunk in case of problems with the thyroid gland. Green tea is very useful to drink for colitis, dysbiosis and any food poisoning.
