Although old white tea and white tea both belong to the category of white tea, there are some differences in quality, taste, and nutritional content. Below we will take a look at the difference between old white tea and white tea from multiple perspectives.
1. Picking standards.
There is a difference in the picking standards for old white tea and white tea. White tea is generally picked from spring and autumn, mainly young buds and one bud and one leaf, and the tea leaves are required to be complete, uniform and fresh. On the basis of white tea, after a long period of storage and aging, the inside of the tea gradually changes and the quality gradually improves. Therefore, the picking standards of old white tea are more stringent, and it is generally required to be picked from high-quality tea varieties, such as Fuding Dabai, Zhenghe Dabai, etc., and need to undergo strict screening and processing.
Second, the production process.
The production process of old white tea and white tea is also different. The production process of white tea mainly includes two steps: withering and drying, of which withering is the key link, which needs to control the temperature, humidity and time, so that the water inside the tea is gradually lost, chlorophyll is decomposed, and nutrients such as tea polyphenols and amino acids are gradually accumulated. On the other hand, old white tea is stored and aged for a long time on the basis of white tea, so that the internal composition of the tea gradually changes and the quality gradually improves.
3. Appearance and taste.
There are also certain differences in the appearance and taste of old white tea and white tea. The appearance of white tea is relatively uniform, the leaves are complete, the buds are many, the color is bright, and the texture is soft. In terms of taste, the soup color of white tea is light yellow and bright, the taste is fresh and sweet, with a certain floral and fruity aroma. The appearance of old white tea is relatively dull, with rough leaves, fewer buds, and gray color. In terms of taste, the soup color of old white tea is dark yellow and bright, the taste is mellow and sweet, with a certain aged fragrance and medicinal aroma.
Fourth, nutrients.
Both old white tea and white tea are rich in nutrients, such as tea polyphenols, amino acids, vitamins, etc. However, due to long-term storage and aging, the nutrient content in old white tea is relatively higher, such as tea polyphenol content is more than double that of white tea. In addition, old white tea also contains a certain amount of beneficial bacteria and flavonoids, which have a good health care effect.
5. Applicable population.
Old white tea and white tea are suitable for different groups of people. White tea is cool and suitable for people with hot constitution and hot stomach. The old white tea has a good health care effect and is suitable for most people to drink. Especially for some patients with chronic diseases and people who smoke and drink alcohol for a long time, old white tea has a good conditioning effect.
Although old white tea and white tea both belong to the category of white tea, there are certain differences in picking standards, production technology, appearance and taste, nutritional content, and applicable population. When choosing to drink, you can choose the tea that suits you according to your taste preferences and needs. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to drinking in moderation to avoid excessive intake of certain tea leaves that may cause physical discomfort or other health problems.