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3 Premium White Teas White Tea Sampler |
White tea is gaining popularity in the United States due in large part to numerous health benefits, however the real excitement is the taste of these rare and special teas.
The difference between white tea and green, oolong or black tea is the processing of the harvested leaves. This tea is still produced from the tea bush camellia sinensis.
Once grown only in China, white teas are now produced in other countries as well. Some of the finest are grown in the Darjeeling region of northern India. White teas vary in taste characteristics according regional nuances. Read more
Research indicates that white teas oxidize during the withering process resulting in higher levels of caffeine. Recent studies reveal that white teas also have more antioxidant or cancer fighting benefits (polyphenols) than green tea. Read more