Today I tried Twinings' blend of Pure White tea, which is said to be the best type of tea for you, as it contains the most nutrients; so I was eager to try it.
White tea is from the Camellia Sinensis plant, and comes from certain leaves and the early buds - these are then lightly steamed, this stops fermentation; then they are slowly dried.
'White Tea' as a term comes from the fine white and silvery hairs that are on the buds of the tea-plant which make the plant look white. But the tea itself has a yellowy golden colour.
Due to the process being simple and short, the tea contains more nutrients and anti-toxants than black or green tea; which is why it's so good for you.
These anti-toxants include Catechins, which are proven to help with high blood pressure, reduce cholesterol and improving the function of blood vessels.
Many studies have been conducted that indicate that White Tea can even help with reducing the risk of developing rheumatoid arthritis, some cancers and heart disease.
White Tea has a delicate flavour, which could be described as sweet and herbal. It is very similar to green tea, but the flavour is lighter. You can taste the natural properties, and it is very earthy.
If you are not a fan of green tea, I wouldn't recommend this tea. However, it is proven to be so good for your health - I would defiantly try it out, you may surprise yourself and love it.
When I drank this, the flavours of a pure tea tingled my nose - it makes me think of an ancient herbalist sat at a dark wooden apothecary table.
If you have any health concerns, and want to find a natural way to deal with them rather than taking lots of pills, I would urge you to give it a go - even if it took a while to get used to.
If you want to try just one envelope - you can buy them from Twinings' website here for £0.25. Alternatively boxes are sold for £2.49 for 20 envelopes, I have also seen them in supermarkets.
I steeped my tea for 2-3 minutes, and did not add milk.
© Photography taken by and copyright to Elizabeth Mawson and 'Tea is Always a Good Idea'. With help from Billy Warford.
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