6 questions we ask ourselves about infused white tea

Infusion of white tea has been a tradition in Asia for thousands of years. It's the rarest, most refined, and most precious tea. Discover in this article 6 frequently asked questions about white tea and its use in infusions.

Why drink White Tea?

White tea is the least processed tea compared to green tea and black tea. Indeed, it remains in its pure state because it is not heated or oxidized. Thus, it retains all its properties and therefore delivers numerous benefits for both health and skin beauty.

White Tea acts as a real barrier to external attacks, it is an excellent defender of the immune system. In Asia, the latter is often compared to an “Elixir of Immortality” thanks to its numerous antioxidants allowing the body to defend itself and strengthen its antibodies. White Tea is also an excellent fat burner. It promotes energy production and therefore participates in the elimination of toxins in the body. Its appetite suppressant action due to catechins allows you to space out meals and limit snacking. White Tea has many other virtues and contributes to the proper functioning of male reproductive health, improves oral, cerebral, cardiac health and effectively fights against cholesterol.

Finally, white tea also has many benefits for the skin. Thanks to its polyphenols, which are three times more present than in green tea, it preserves the youthfulness of cellular tissues, provides hydration to the skin, and fights acne and blemishes.

Does White Tea Contain Caffeine?

Like most teas, white tea contains caffeine, but in much lower amounts. In fact, it contains between 15 and 20 milligrams of caffeine per cup (compared to 30 for green tea and 50 for black tea). To draw a parallel with coffee, the tannins present in white tea slow down the absorption of caffeine in the body. This happens much more gradually, which has the effect of slowing down the energy boost delivered by its consumption.

Compared to other caffeinated beverages, White Tea remains a very good option if you want to reduce your consumption.

What does white tea taste like?

White tea is a tea of great finesse. Once reserved for the Imperial Court due to its rarity, its consumption has now become more widespread. It is also considered the ultimate prestigious gourmet tea. White tea is a very mild tea, with a subtle and delicate taste. It releases light, sweet, floral, and even fruity notes.

When to drink White Tea?

White tea can be drunk both morning and evening. When consumed in the morning, it acts as an excellent draining agent and helps eliminate toxins. It effectively cleanses and rids the body of impurities. Contrary to popular belief, white tea does not excite but rather stimulates and energizes the central nervous system. The theine it contains is not completely digested upon ingestion, so it can be consumed in the evening.

The one and only recommendation for drinking White Tea is to drink it away from meals. Indeed, tea and iron are not compatible. Therefore, drinking tea reduces the body's iron absorption by 70% if consumed near or during meals. We therefore recommend infusing White Tea at least one hour before or after a meal.

How to prepare your white tea at home?

Preparing white tea is a subtle and delicate art. To preserve all the flavor and precious antioxidants of white tea, it is recommended to infuse it at a temperature below 75 degrees and for a maximum of 5 minutes. To measure white tea, we generally count 2 grams of tea for 15 cl of water (about 1 cup). If the cup has a capacity of 25 cl, 3 grams will be sufficient (about 1 teaspoon).
For the preparation of White Tea:

• Bring the water to a boil.
• Place the White Tea at the bottom of a teapot and pour hot water over it.
• Let it steep for 2-3 minutes.
• Enjoy!

It is also possible to infuse White Tea several times and therefore reuse it. This allows it to unfold new flavors with each infusion. It also has the advantage of becoming less concentrated in theine with each use, even if White Tea only contains a small amount.
It is recommended not to add sugar or vegetable milk to White Tea, in order to preserve all its therapeutic virtues. To find more recipes for Iced White Tea, go here .

Where to buy White Tea?

If you want to buy your White Tea online, we recommend the Organic Premium White Tea Léonia , a particularly delicious tea. It displays fruity and gourmet notes evoking cocoa sprinkled with orange zest and biscuit and vanilla flavors. An explosion of woody flavors for a relaxing and delicate moment.