What kind of white tea is green tea? What are the characteristics of white tea and how to drink it correctly?

Chinese white tea is one of the six traditional teas in China, which is a kind of micro-fermented tea. Compared with the other five teas, the production process of Chinese white tea is the most natural and the steps are the least.

It is mainly produced in Fujian and Yunnan. The finished tea is covered with a layer of white fluff, so it is called "white tea".

1. History of White Tea in China

As early as the Tang Dynasty (AD 618-907), "White Tea" was recorded in Lu Yu's Cha Jing. However, some scholars believe that white tea appeared in the Shennong period more than 4700 years ago. A paper published by an agricultural professor shows that white tea appeared earlier than green tea.

Around 1064 AD (Song Dynasty), the production of white tea was extremely rare and precious. Only the emperor can drink it.

The processing technology of white tea was formally formed around 1796. According to Fujian tea history records, due to the depression of black tea market at that time, resulting in a large backlog of black tea, local tea farmers began to produce white tea and export.

From then on, white tea has become a kind of formal tea, and the basic processing technology of white tea has been used ever since. In addition, the famous white tea Bai Miaoyin Zhen was invented at that time.

In 1922, Fujian Province also produced other new varieties of white tea, which were shipped to Hong Kong for sale at more than twice the price of ordinary black tea and green tea.

In the 20th century, white tea was exported to Europe as high-end tea. When making black tea, British aristocrats put a few slices of white tea in it, which shows that it is precious. In 2009, the gift tea for the British prince's wedding was Fuding White Tea.

Also in 2009, when archaeologists were excavating the tomb, they found more than 30 excellent white tea buds in a copper pot. These teas have a history of more than a thousand years.

two。 Characteristics of Chinese White Tea

The production of white tea is characterized by not destroying the activity of enzymes, nor promoting oxidation, so as to maintain the freshness of the tea.

There are only two steps to make white tea:

Withering: place the picked fresh tea in a room with weak sunlight or good ventilation and light transmission to make it wither naturally.

Drying / baking: dry slowly over low heat.

The most important feature of white tea is that the finished tea is covered with a layer of white fluff, which grows on the surface of tea tree buds. These white hairs are called Bai Hao. The more fluff of white tea, the higher the quality of white tea.

The color of tea is usually bright, clear, orange or apricot. The shape and taste of tea depend on the type of tea.

3. Health benefits of Chinese White Tea

Anti-cancer

Anti-aging

Relieving alcohol

Nourishing liver

Nourishing blood

Improve eyesight

Promote blood glucose balance

Clear away heat and moisten the lung

Refreshing and dispelling fatigue

Anti-inflammation and sterilization

Lower blood pressure, reduce fat, etc.

4. How to make Chinese white tea

Tea set: porcelain cup or glass.

The ratio of tea to water: 1:20-30. 5 grams of white tea requires 100-150ml of water.

The temperature of the water is 100℃.