White Tea Facts
White Tea Facts! This fact page contains some very interesting information about White Tea and its effects.
- The antiviral effect of white tea is greater than that of green tea
- The antibacterial effect of white tea is greater than that of green tea
- Aim, Aquafresh, Colgate, Crest and Orajel toothpastes added white tea extract to obtain antiviral and antibacterial effects
- White tea is more effective than green tea at inactivating bacterial viruses
- White tea has up to 3 times the antioxidant properties of other teas
- White tea has an added benefit of relieving stress
- White tea has a greater cancer fighting ability than green tea
- White tea was first produced during the Tang Dynasty (618-907AD)
- White tea is grown mostly in China and is harvested from the same plant that produces both black and green tea
- White tea is a deemed a luxury in China, and at one time was reserved only for the Emperor
- The highest quality of White Tea is Silver Needle
- White tea is much more expensive than green or black tea
- White tea has less caffeine than green or black tea
- White tea is the least processed form of white, black and green tea
- Premium benefits from white tea are obtained drinking the tea without sweeteners or dairy products
- White tea is 100% more effective in destroying free radicals than green or black tea
- White tea is derived from first growth leaves and buds, pre bloom, so there is limited quantity available each year
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Looking to Buy White Tea Online?
Generation Tea, a very reputable tea merchant has a very nice assortment of white teas. Tea Bags, Loose Tea and a variety of grades are available for every budget. From well priced to exotic blends. Visit Generation Tea and check out their assortment.
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