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Once the tea of emperors, white tea has recently gained in popularity outside of China . It is known for its soft flavor and delicate aroma.
White tea has the least amount of processing of all the teas. It is picked and air dried. Early spring is when the best white teas are picked. Generally the week or two surrounding the Chinese holiday – Qing Ming which falls in the first week of April. The tea buds are with their downy hair and young leaf shoots make up the traditional varieties of White tea. The delicate flavor ranges from savory and nutty to vegetal. Recent studies have determined white teas have increased health benefits due to their higher levels of antioxidants.
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