The Tea Detective
Uncovering and Exploring the Facts About Tea
Uncovering and Exploring the Facts About Tea
| White Tea - A Drink to Your Health |
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| The original, pure form of white tea consists of only the tenderest, unopened bud of certain varieties of tea bushes grown in the Fujian Province, located on the eastern coast of China. It's called Bai Hao Yin Zhen, which translates to Silver Needle, because after processing a covering of fine, soft white hair is visible on the new bud. It also goes by the name, Flowery White Pekoe. |
| Even in the best of years white tea has a limited production. The weather conditions must be near perfect for plucking Fujian white tea. It's picked in early spring, before the buds open into leaves. The buds must be long and plump-not too thin, and not too long. The glory of white tea is that it receives very little processing, yet brews a light colored, softly sweet drink, reminiscent of honey, slightly nutty, with the sweetness of peaches, and without any of the grassy, pungent flavors often found in green tea. Although traditional white tea may seem pricey by the pound, broken down by the number of cups, it's fairly inexpensive when compared to franchise |
| or boutique coffee shops, where one cup of java with all the bells and whistles can set you back $4.00 or more. Even the most expensive of teas hardly compare. Plus, you need to consider the many health benefits of tea, especially the barely processed white and green teas. Studies have shown that white tea contains a higher level of disease fighting antioxidants than any other tea. Because white tea receives the least amount of processing, more of the important vitamins, minerals, and nutrients are preserved, making it one of the healthiest teas to drink. White tea starts out just like any other, with the fresh tea leaves plucked and immediately brought to the factory, where they're piled eight to ten inches deep in a covered area. The tea leaves are spread in the thin layer to avoid bruising by being crushed under the weight of too many leaves. The leaves are then left for about 24 hours for the initial withering to take place. Depending on the weather, the leaves may be left to wither for an additional 24-30 hours. After withering the tea is given a quick firing before any bruising or oxidation of the leaf can occur. That completes the manufacturing process for white tea. Pretty simple, huh? White tea is also used to create presentation teas, also called display teas, or blooming teas, and is used as a base for fine tasting scented teas, such as sweet and fragrant jasmine tea. Enjoy. |
| How teas are named and graded. Are you confused by all the different names, letters, and symbols surrounding tea? We'll take the mystery out by giving you a quick lesson on what it all means, giving you one more tool to use in learning all about this mystical plant. How do I choose the right tea for me? Buying loose leaf tea for the first time can be confusing. But we've taken the work out of it for you. With lots of helpful tips and information, we've turned confusing into confident. Brewing Loose Leaf Tea Easy step-by-step instructions and a few helpful tips will have you brewing the perfect cup or pot of tea the first time, every time. Flavored Teas-Everyone's Favorite Satisfy your favorite cravings with a healthy, low calorie cup of tea. Whether it's berries, citrus, or even chocolate or caramel, your favorite flavor of tea is just waiting for you. Scented teas are a fragrant and refreshing treat for the taste buds. Having been perfected by the Chinese many centuries ago, these delicate, refreshing, and relaxing teas are not only tasty, but sport many health benefits as well. So who is Earl Grey, anyway? Earl Grey is probably the most recognizable of blended teas, but there are many other tasty blends that make the perfect beginning or ending to your day. Organic teas aren't just good for you, but Mother Earth, too. Learn more about how organic teas are grown, and how to ensure the tea you're buying is certified organic by the country it was grown in. Do you feel a cold or the flu coming on? Quick...read this! It may be hard to believe, but by just drinking a few cups of tea each day, you're boosting your immune system and warding off illness. Learn how tea helps stop the virus responsible for colds and flu, dead in its tracks. |
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| For more information or to learn more about tea, visit our other pages: What secret ingredient is added when making puerh tea? Puerh tea is considered to be a medicinal tea in China, and the secret to producing this healthy tea may surprise you. How is green tea made? Learn about the unique manufacturing process for green tea, keep- ing it in its near natural state, and preserving the flavor, vitamins, and minerals and important antioxidants, making it one of the healthiest of teas. Oolong tea-nature and a careful manufacturing process make the difference. Nature provides the perfect growing conditions, while a long, careful manufacturing process gives oolong teas a wide spectrum of flavor, from light and sweet, to robust and hearty. Find your favorite! How is black tea made? Many people enjoy the full, robust flavor of black tea. We'll walk you through the manufacturing process step-by-step to show you what it takes to bring this quality tea to your table. What makes yellow tea so unique? Find out what extra step is taken during processing to set yellow tea apart and make it unique, while still sharing many attributes of both white and green tea. |
| The Best Teas at the Best Prices There are plenty of online tea companies out there, but one I highly recommend visiting is Silver Leaf Tea Company. With an amazing selection of high quality, fresh teas, at the best prices and a 100% satisfaction money back guarantee, you can shop with peace of mind, and try lots of different teas without worrying about breaking the bank. |
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