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White tea is the least processed type of tea, and considered by some to be the most delicate. The leaves and buds are simply plucked, withered in the open air and finally dried. It is considered one of the least processed and most refined teas.

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How to prepare a good white tea?

White tea leaves need relatively hot water and a long infusion time for the still-intact cells to release their aromatic principles.

To enjoy them, use a gaiwan or a zhong. This traditional Chinese accessory is ideal for tasting delicate teas (white, yellow and green teas).

A proper tea infusion method is important to fully appreciate the subtle flavors of white tea leaves.

step 1: Rinse the gaiwan in hot water to warm it up and purify the container. Add the tea leaves (3 g for 10 cl).

step 2: Quickly wash the leaves and use this water to heat the cups. Pour in the water at the right temperature (around 85° C, as indicated on each tea bag).

step 3: Leave to infuse for 4 to 5 minutes. Stir the leaves lightly with the lid, so that they are all well impregnated with water. You can smell the fragrance in the lid.

step 4: While holding the leaves in place with the gaiwan lid, pour the tea into the cups and enjoy!

History and origins of white tea

Originating in Fujian, China's emblematic tea-growing province, white tea began to be produced at the end of the 19th century. It is traditionally made from local cultivars such as da bai or da hao. These give rise to magnificent silvery buds, wrapped in a fine white down.

A symbol of purity, very little processed, white tea is becoming increasingly popular. Other Chinese regions such as Yunnan, as well as areas like Darjeeling in India, also produce white tea varieties, contributing to its growing worldwide popularity.

1. Tea is stimulating. The beverage helps you concentrate and improves your mental and physical capacities by providing the body with energy in a gentle, diffuse way over time.

2. Tea has antioxidant properties. In other words, it contributes to the proper functioning of numerous organs and helps slow down cellular degradation.

3. Tea helps control weight gain through its contribution to renal elimination functions

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