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The scoop on white tea
Without doubt, drinking delicate white tea is a hot trend but while it might be deemed “new tea” in westernized countries, it has actually been around since the beginning of the Tang Dynasty in China, 618 AD. From there, white tea continued to be a favorite choice into the Song Dynasty.
When looking for green tea and Chinese black tea, you would have no trouble locating quality but when it comes to shopping for Chinese white tea, things become challenging. In addition to being rare, loose white tea is also more expensive. The reason is that this type of tea is harvested just once a year and it requires special handling and processing.
Why Jasmine Tea is Different from Other Tea
Whether you drink tea all the time or are just becoming acquainted with it, you should try Jasmine tea. Of all Chinese tea, this is one of the most popular, a type of tea that was first discovered in the Sung Dynasty some 700 years ago. Workers found that by hand plucking the leaves just prior to blooming, an amazing flavor was produced.
Once the leaves are plucked, they must be kept in a cool place until nighttime. At that point, the full flavor and fragrance are released. Next, petals of the Jasmine plant are added to the dry tealeaves. As the leaves dry, they begin to absorb the fragrance of the Jasmine petals. Typically, Jasmine tea is scented this way up to three times and for higher grades, scented even more. Today, this process is often done automatically with machinery whereas in the old days, it was all done by hand.
Chinese Green Tea – Ancient and Contemporary
If you have ever enjoyed a cup of hot or a glass of cold Chinese green tea, then you know how delicious it is. In addition to flavor, this type of tea is also known for all the wonderful healing properties. In addition to tasting great, green tea also helps reduce fever and inflammation, aids with digestion, and offers a long list of health benefits that people enjoy.
Reasons Japanese Green Tea is so Beneficial
In the entire world, the number one killer is cancer. Because of this, scientists, medical doctors, and researchers have spent a tremendous amount of time trying to find ways of preventing this deadly disease.
As research became more intense, experts realized that they should investigate countries with low incidences of cancer to analyze why. In doing so, both China and Japan were studied since the people there seldom develop this deadly disease. It was found that in addition to eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables, which are loaded with antioxidants that fight cancer, Asians also drink green tea daily that also contains antioxidants called polyphenols.
Therefore, this new discovery is that drinking two to three cups of green tea a day can help prevent cancer but for people with existing cancer, the antioxidants actually make traditional treatment more effective.
Learning about Multiple Tea Infusions
People in China not only discovered tea but for more than 5,000 years, they have consumed it. During this time, the Chinese people have studied varieties of loose leaf tea, gaining a tremendous amount of knowledge.
Tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant and the process of making green tea, loose black tea, oolong tea, and white tea has been perfected. During this process, a variety of tea has been developed, which requires a process of infusion to ensure every cup is delicious, aromatic, and healthy.













