Product Overview
Type: Floral
Packaging: Bag
Origin: China
Description: White tea is a type of tea that has a delicate flavor and is naturally low in caffeine. It is harvested at the start of the season, and is comprised of buds and new leaves. White tea gets its name from the white fuzz on the young leaves that helps protect the tea plant's new growth from insects. Because it is hand-harvested for a short period each year, white tea tends to be more expensive than other teas.
White tea seeds is purported to have a long list of health benefits, rivaling green tea in its diet-friendliness. A few major benefits have been attracting further scientific study.
Immune System Boost
Studies have shown that consuming white tea seeds can give your immune system a real boost. The tea has the ability to kill disease-causing viruses and bacteria in the body, like Streptococcus infections and pneumonia.
Reduced Colon Cancer Risk
White tea seeds may be able to help protect you against colon cancer.
Lower Cholesterol and Blood Pressure
The polyphenols in tea seeds (especially abundant in most white teas) are known to aid in lowering high blood pressure and cholesterol.
Small single white flowers with bright yellow stamens appear in late fall and early winter. Flower blossoms are white, are quite fragrant, grow on their own or they appear in clusters of 2-4 together on short branchlets in the leaf axils. They grow up to 4cm in diameter with five sepals and can have 5-9 petals.
A difficult process of delicately harvesting and shade drying leads to a beautiful flower tea when brewed on their own, or as an accent to any tea. Just add a few flowers to your green, white, oolong, or black tea for a nice touch. Camellia flowers are subtle by nature, giving a warmed honey cup, with a delicate sweet aroma. Definitely an interesting and beautiful way to experience the tea plant without the caffeine. Tea flowers can be made into a delicious, relaxing brew that is smooth and sweet.
Brewing Guide: Rinse a teacup and teapot with hot water. Fill the teapot 2 grams (1-2 teaspoons) flowers for every 225ml of water. Infuse in hot water at 90°c (194°F) to 95°c (203°F) for 2 to 3 minutes for the first and second brewing. Gradually increase steeping time and temperature for subsequent brewing.