White tea leaves are the least processed teas that we drink today which gives the tea a very light, subtle color and flavor. Even the smell of white tea leaves gives a very sweet smell. They hold rich antioxidants that help to clean the body as well as assist in strengthening the immune system.
Most white teas have a naturally sweet flavor, giving them a rich quality. You may find that white teas may sometimes be slightly more expensive. The tea produced is a very light color, almost unchanging from the clear water. Be careful when making white tea that you do not let it steep for a longer amount of time thinking that the leaves are not giving the water flavor.
White teas contain approximately 1-2% of the caffeine in one cup of coffee. Therefore, you can enjoy a cup at any time of day without worrying about the effects of caffeine.
When brewing white teas, the water should be heated to between 165-185 degrees (always depending on the specific tea leaves). "Snow Buds: From China's Fujian Province," a white tea that exhibits white and green tea flavor elements, is to be brewed in water heated to 165 degrees and then steeped for 2-3 minutes. I would recommend starting with this white tea because it is very light and can be consumed hot or cold. Another popular white tea that you might consider trying is "Silver Needles" ("Yin Zhen"). This tea is a rare white tea that was once reserved for Chinese emperors. |  |