Is White Tea Better Than Green Tea

Jan 5
11:39

2018

Karina Garcia

Karina Garcia

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Should you drink green tea or white tea? Both teas contain a myriad of health benefits. It’s really just about what you enjoy.

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White Tea: It is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. This is the same plant that is used to make other kinds of tea,Is White Tea Better Than Green Tea Articles such as green or black tea. It is harvested mainly in China but is also produced in other regions, such as Thailand, India, Taiwan and Nepal. This type of tea is one of the most minimally processed teas. It is also harvested while the plant is still young, leading to a very distinct flavor. The white tea taste is often described as delicate and slightly sweet, and since it is not rolled or oxidized like other types of tea, it tends to have a much lighter flavor.

 

Green Tea: It gets its name from the emerald green colour created when brewing unprocessed, unfermented tea leaves. With origins going back as far as 5,000 years, green tea is commonly drunk and widely grown in the Far East where the health properties are well regarded.

 

Benefits of Green Tea: Green tea can help stop the growth of cancer cells in a variety of diseases including breast, esophageal, prostate, and stomach. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, green tea has shown positive results in preventing atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, and dental disease. Green tea is also great at promoting weight loss and reducing inflammation.

 

Benefits of White Tea: In terms of cancer prevention, white tea might have the slightest edge. Though less research has been conducted about white tea, researchers at the Linus Pauling Institute found that white tea’s higher concentration of polyphenols make it better at mitigating harm done to the DNA (the precursor to cancer). White tea has also been shown to prevent arthritis, heart disease, and signs of aging.

 

Which Is Better: In studies that have compared green tea with white tea, the results have been mixed as to which one is healthier. For example, in a recent study published in Nutrition and Cancer, the effects of green tea and white tea on the liver and lungs of mice with induced oxidative stress and DNA damage were evaluated. Although both green tea and white tea were effective in fighting oxidative stress and DNA damage, the authors noted that white tea “was found to be more protective” than green tea.

 

However, if you want more or less caffeine, the choice is clear. Green tea contains more caffeine than white tea. White tea has just 30 to 55 milligrams per cup while green tea contains 35 to 70 milligrams per cup.

 

Brewing Tips of Green and Black Tea:

 

1.Heat the water: Place the water in a tea kettle and heat it to 160°F to 180°F (Green Tea)200°and 212°F(Black Tea)

2.Measure the tea leaves: Using a scale, measure 2 grams of tea leaves. Alternatively, measure 1 teaspoon of tea leaves.

3.Place the leaves in the teapot or cup: Place the tea leaves in the pot or cup, either directly or in an infuser.

4.Pour the water: Pour the water over the tea leaves.

5.Cover the teapot or cup: Place the lid on the teapot, or if using a cup, cover it with a lid or a small saucer.

6.Steep the tea: Depending on the particular variety, the tea should steep for 1 to 3 minutes. Small leaves generally infuse more quickly than large leaves. Set a timer for 1 minute. Taste the tea at 1 minute and then every 30 seconds until it is to your liking.

7.Stop the infusion: As soon as the tea is ready, remove the leaves by lifting out the infuser or pouring the tea through a strainer.