First Harvest White Tea - Loose leaf
This White Down Silver Needle (Baihao Yinzhen) is one of the finest white tea produced in the districts of Fujian province. This tea is delicate and has a subtle fresh sweetness. Compare to our organic variety of White Down Silver Needle (available soon). this is more delicate, gentle and less green.
Health Benefits: To sum up, a few medical conditions in which drinking white tea/green tea is reputed to be helpful:
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cancer
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rheumatoid arthritis
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high cholesterol levels
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cardiovascular disease infection
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impaired immune function
Beauty Benefits: White tea has similar antioxidant benefits of green tea with a higher percentage of the active component polyphenol. Polyphenol such as Catechins have antioxidant activity 50 - 100 times more than vitamins C and E.
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Antioxidants in White Tea aid in the fight against free radical DNA damage.
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Improve intestinal movement and removal of harmful toxins.
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Research indicates white tea/Green Tea also effects weight loss, cholesterol and diet.
Preparation:
Gaiwan:
Use approx. 2 teaspoons of tea per 6oz cup. Water temperature should be low, between 75-85 Celsius, Steep it for least 2 minute or more.
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