Among the true connoisseurs of elite tea, white tea enjoys special respect. And this is no accident! This exquisite drink with amazing taste and incomparable aroma is very healthy.
White tea is considered an elite tea, since its harvest is harvested by hand: only tender buds (tips) and 1-2 upper leaves adjacent to the buds are removed from the bushes. Harvesting is carried out exclusively in the morning (from 5.00 to 9.00) in clear weather and only for two days (at the beginning of April). At the same time, special requirements are imposed on workers engaged in this business: they must not eat spicy food, smoke, drink alcohol and use perfumery (all this so that tea does not absorb extraneous "aromas"). The collected leaves are treated with steam for no more than a minute, and then dried naturally.
White tea should be stored in tightly closed tin containers: the penetration of light, moisture and various odors is not allowed.
Useful properties of white tea
It is believed that white tea holds the record for the content of valuable substances. So, it contains a lot of vitamins (especially A, E, B, P, C), minerals, polyphenols, flavonoids, antioxidants and other active components. Thanks to the fluoride contained in this drink, white tea is very useful for teeth: it prevents caries, strengthens tooth enamel, and also fights the appearance of calculus. And the antioxidants contained in this elite drink prevent the development of cancer, as well as diseases of the cardiovascular system, cleanse the body of cholesterol, toxins and toxins. That is why white tea is considered a cleansing, antibacterial, window-protective and immune-strengthening agent.
This elite tea also helps to normalize mood, increases blood clotting, relieves fatigue, normalizes blood pressure, fights extra pounds and accelerates wound healing. It is not for nothing that in China this drink is called the "elixir of immortality."
White tea rejuvenates the body, restores firmness and elasticity to the skin.
Features of brewing white tea
To fully enjoy the refined taste and incredible aroma of this elite drink, it must be properly brewed. For 150 ml of water, take 5 g of dry white tea. The drink is brewed in a ceramic, glass or porcelain teapot. At the same time, the water temperature when brewing tea should be no higher than 70 ° C, that is, soft purified water is boiled, then, after removing the lid from the kettle, they wait 8-9 minutes and only then pour the tea. At the first infusion, hold for a minute, then drain the infusion and slowly drink it, enjoying every sip taken. The time for each subsequent spill is increased by 1 minute. This tea is difficult to spoil, although if it is overexposed, it will be more spicy.
