White tea first appeared almost nine centuries ago. White tea was held in high esteem by the emperors of China for its exquisite taste, fine aroma and refreshing effect even on the hottest day. We offer you to learn some cognitive facts about white tea.

Dried young shoots of unique varieties of tea bushes are subjected to minimal human impact, thanks to which it is possible to preserve them in their natural form.

The most valued types of white tea are Bai Hao Yin Zhen and Bai Mudan. They have an incredibly bright taste, in which there are notes of melon, honey, peach, birch sap, wild berries. In general, white tea is one of the most expensive types due to the complex manufacturing technology. Harvest from the last days of March to mid-April by hand in the early hours of the morning. If the weather deteriorates, the wind starts to blow or it starts to rain, then the crop is considered spoiled. Workers are forbidden to eat spices, onions and garlic, drink alcohol, believing that this can adversely affect the aroma of tea leaves.

White tea is called the drink of health and youth, as it produces a healing effect. Tea helps to strengthen the immune system, heal wounds, increase blood clotting. Its use reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. Tea has a lot of vitamins, trace elements and amino acids and a minimum caffeine content.

White tea must be properly brewed. To prepare one serving, you need to take 3-5 grams of tea and 150 ml of water, the temperature of which reaches from 60 to 85 degrees. Boiling water can ruin the drink.