Fragrant drinks: white tea

2024 Author: Isabella Gilson | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:14

An invigorating aromatic drink called tea is loved all over the world. Different states have their own traditions of its preparation and use, which have been formed for centuries. And, despite its variety (black, green, red, white), all varieties of it are made from the leaves of the same plant.

Today, white tea, which came to us from the era of the reign of the emperors of China, is gaining more and more popularity. This is the most exquisite variety, which consists of young upper buds picked by hand. They have silver hands, they are collected only two months a year (April and September) from five to nine in the morning. In order to collect a kilogram of such arrows, you need to pick at least one hundred and fifty buds.

Tea tree leaves are steamed for one minute and then dried. They do it right at the place of their collection.

When white tea is harvested, fruit trees bloom in China, which are located near tea plantations. Sothe aroma of flowers sits on the villi of tea leaves, which gives the drink a characteristic taste.

It should be noted that if it rains or there is a strong wind at the time when the harvest is being harvested, it disappears, therefore, tea becomes more expensive. Moreover, the Chinese are in no hurry to part with such a “jewel”, and the drink enters the world market in fairly limited quantities.

Currently, white tea has two types - "White Python" and "Silver Needles". It is the most natural variety, as it does not lend itself to twisting. This contributes to the appearance of some difficulties during its storage and transportation, since it quickly absorbs odors. It is recommended to store it in a tightly closed metal container in a dry place, away from other products that have a pronounced smell.

If we consider the question of how white tea is useful, it must be said that it contains the maximum amount of useful elements and vitamins that are lost during the processing of other varieties of the drink. It is a good antiviral agent, as it helps to strengthen the body's immune system, protect against harmful bacteria, heal wounds, prevent skin aging and the development of diseases of the cardiovascular system. In addition, this variety of tea contains catechins, which destroy cancer cells and free radicals, as well as fluorides, which prevent the appearance of caries and tartar.

Due to these properties, white tea is used in medicine when preparingmedicines, creams and toothpastes, as well as in perfumery, because it has a delicate smell.

To brew tea, you need to take a double rate of tea leaves (two teaspoons), pour water at a temperature of eighty degrees and leave for eight minutes. The result is a yellowish or green drink with a velvety taste and a delicate floral aroma.

It must be said that it is not recommended to brew tea with boiling water, as then the essential oils that it contains are destroyed. It is better to take spring or filtered water, ceramic or glass teapots are used, without any foreign odors.

Thus, white tea, whose properties have been discussed above, is a real delight for gourmets. Its taste is admired only in its pure form, without using anything else, then it becomes soft. The fact that it contains a relatively small amount of tannin and caffeine contributes to this.

In any case, it must be remembered that this drink is quite expensive and not everyone can afford to buy it. However, for connoisseurs of subtle aromas, this tea can serve as a good gift.