FlamingRedhead
12-05-2002, 10:40 AM
I just read a small article in Shape magazine detailing it's benefits in how it's better than green tea. Anyone have experiences they'd like to share?
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Absinthe
12-05-2002, 01:05 PM
Well, I've had something called "China White" from Stash. It was rather bland tasting, but drinkable. They also make a blend of white and green tea that is a little bolder.
I prefer black teas, but I often blend in some green just for the health benefits. Green alone tastes too astringent.
I prefer black teas, but I often blend in some green just for the health benefits. Green alone tastes too astringent.
stpltly
12-05-2002, 08:01 PM
I have not tried this myself, but I did come across this article from the University of Oregon. Apparently, the Linus Pauling Institute has been funding quite a bit of research on this tea: http://www.orst.edu/dept/lpi/new/whitetea.html
White tea is the least processed of the teas made from the Camellia senensis plant, but costs the most because harvesting is problematic. Because of the mimimal processing involved, the phytochemicals in the plant remain largely intact, whereas steaming and firing (for green tea) and fermentation (for black tea) result in the destruction of some of the potentially beneficial compounds. If you have the money, it seems the benefits of regular white tea consumption would be well worth it.
Regarding Green Tea: I find some brands more astringent than others. Perhaps you need only try a different brand to find one that suits your taste. Personally, I prefer Bigelow. Plus, the come individually wrapped, so they stay fresh longer.
White tea is the least processed of the teas made from the Camellia senensis plant, but costs the most because harvesting is problematic. Because of the mimimal processing involved, the phytochemicals in the plant remain largely intact, whereas steaming and firing (for green tea) and fermentation (for black tea) result in the destruction of some of the potentially beneficial compounds. If you have the money, it seems the benefits of regular white tea consumption would be well worth it.
Regarding Green Tea: I find some brands more astringent than others. Perhaps you need only try a different brand to find one that suits your taste. Personally, I prefer Bigelow. Plus, the come individually wrapped, so they stay fresh longer.