Green tea goes through more processing. For making white tea, tea leaves are withered outdoors right after harvesting. Then they go through an indoor drying and sorting. Green tea is first withered, then goes through a process of stopping the oxidation, rolling, drying and sorting.
Some green teas are not withered , but all white teas are. And this is an interesting part. You are more likely to stumble upon a low quality white tea than a low quality green tea.
Besides, white tea is not as widely available as green tea, and not all tea producing countries are making it. While there are thousands of different green teas in the world, you could easily count all the widely available white teas.
Next, white tea should never be packed into tea bags. White tea is mostly grown in China, especially in the Fujian province. Some exceptional white teas come from India and Sri Lanka too. Green tea is grown in almost every tea growing country. White tea is usually harvested in spring and early summer.
Green tea can be harvested in autumn too. The highest quality Silver Needle and the first flush green teas are plucked during the days of early spring. Other white teas are harvested later, around May. In fact, white tea can have more caffeine than green tea. In fact, it can sometimes have more caffeine than black tea. How is this possible? The amount of caffeine depends on many factors, for example:. However, you can guess the amount by judging the leaves.
For example, teas that contain younger leaves will have more caffeine than those with older and bigger mature leaves. Teas harvested in spring and summer are likely to have more caffeine than autumn teas. If you use broken leaves or tea dust, your cup will probably have a higher caffeine content too. Studies have shown that Silver Needle and White Peony Chinese white teas may have more caffeine than many Chinese green teas.
Japanese shaded green teas such as Gyokuro are likely to have more caffeine than white tea, and many other green teas. One Polish study showed that the average amount of caffeine for white teas is Tea buds or "tips" are typically higher in caffeine than older, more mature leaves. A blended white tea, such as a blend of pink rose petals and white tea or peppermint and white tea, typically contains about half the caffeine of its unblended counterpart.
White tea's surge in popularity has led to numerous bottled, bagged and blended "white teas" on the market that are actually made with more green tea than white tea. Check your labels!
If green tea or black tea or oolong tea , for that matter is in the blend, skip it. Many people use fully boiling water to brew white tea or brew white tea for more than five minutes. This increases the level of caffeine in your cup. Instead, use water that's degrees Fahrenheit or lower and brew for up to four or five minutes at most.
Instead of using fresh leaves for multiple cups of tea, re-brew the same leaves several times. The caffeine levels are drastically reduced after the first infusion, so you get a much lower caffeine intake from preparing white tea this way. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance.
For one, several studies have found that polyphenols may help relax blood vessels and boost immunity 10 , These include eating more fruits and vegetables, exercising regularly and getting plenty of rest 14 , 15 , Green tea is often the first tea that comes to mind when you think of teas for weight loss. Both teas have similar levels of caffeine and catechins like epigallocatechin gallate EGCG , a compound in green tea linked to burning fat.
Together, these compounds seem to have a synergistic effect 17 , For instance, a test-tube study found that white tea extract was able to stimulate fat breakdown and prevent new fat cells from being formed. This was largely due to EGCG This may be equal to burning an extra 70— calories per day Perhaps because white tea is not very popular, there is no research on the effects of drinking white tea and long-term weight loss.
More research in this area is needed. White tea is a great source of fluoride , catechins and tannins Fluoride can help prevent dental cavities by making the surface of teeth more resistant to acid attacks by bacteria in combination with sugar 22 , Catechins are plant antioxidants that are abundant in white tea.
Tannins are another type of polyphenol in white tea. Studies show that the combination of tannins and fluoride could also inhibit the growth of plaque-causing bacteria Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the United States In one test-tube study, white tea extract triggered cell death in several types of lung cancers Two more test-tube studies looked at the effects of white tea on colon cancer cells 27 , The studies discovered that white tea extract suppressed the growth of colon cancer cells and stopped them from spreading.
The antioxidants in white tea extract also protected normal cells from damage by harmful molecules 27 , More studies in humans are needed to understand the effects of drinking white tea on cancer. Insulin is an incredibly important hormone. It helps move nutrients from the bloodstream into the cells to be used or stored for later. However, as a result of several factors, including high sugar consumption, some people stop responding to insulin.
This is called insulin resistance. Sadly, insulin resistance is very common and is linked to many chronic health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and metabolic syndrome Interestingly, studies have found that polyphenols like the ones in white tea may lower your risk of insulin resistance Animal studies have found that EGCG and other polyphenols found in white tea may enhance the effects of insulin and prevent high blood sugar levels In an analysis of 17 studies with over 1, people, scientists found that the molecules inside teas, like polyphenols, significantly reduced blood sugar and insulin levels While the research seems promising, more human-based studies specifically on white tea will help clarify whether it can reduce the risk of insulin resistance.
Osteoporosis is a health condition in which the bones become hollow and porous. It affects as many as 44 million Americans over the age of 50, and may lead to fractures and a lower quality of life Studies have shown that free radicals and chronic inflammation may accelerate osteoporosis. These two factors may suppress cells that aid bone growth and promote cells that break down bones Conversely, catechins that are found in white tea have been shown to fight these risk factors.
These catechins are abundant in white tea compared to other types of teas External aging occurs when environmental factors damage skin and promote aging. Internal aging is also known as natural aging. It is caused by damage from a variety of factors inside your body, like free radicals and certain enzymes The compounds in white tea may help protect your skin from the effects of both internal and external aging.
Many studies have found that polyphenols, which are found in white tea, can suppress several cellular components that may damage the fiber network that helps the skin stay tight and firm 42 , 43 , Test-tube and animal studies have shown that EGCG can suppress free radicals, reduce inflammation and reduce other risk factors for both diseases. For example, several test-tube studies have shown that EGCG can prevent proteins from inappropriately folding and clumping together 45 ,
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