White tea is a slightly fermented type of tea, and its production process and quality characteristics are similar to green tea, but it has its own uniqueness. White tea is one of the traditional Chinese teas, produced in Fujian, Zhejiang, Hunan, Anhui and other places, among which the white tea produced in Fuding area of Fujian is the most famous.
The picking time of white tea is generally in spring and autumn, and it is mainly made of young buds and one bud and one leaf, which is made after being treated by sun-drying or simmering drying. The color of white tea is gray or green, the soup color is clear and bright, the taste is fragrant and mellow, and it has the effects of clearing heat and detoxifying, refreshing the mind, lowering blood pressure and lowering lipids, etc., which is suitable for most people to drink.
There are many varieties of white tea, among which the most famous varieties are Baihao Silver Needle, White Peony, Gongmei and so on. Baihao silver needle is the best in white tea, its bud head is fat, Baihao is full of cloth, the soup color is light yellow and bright, the aroma is rich, the taste is fresh and sweet, and it has high nutritional value and medicinal value. White peony and Gongmei are mainly leaves, the appearance is fat and tender, the soup color is dark yellow to reddish-brown, and the taste is mellow and sweet.
The production process of white tea mainly includes picking, withering, finishing, rolling and drying. Among them, withering is an important part of white tea production, by controlling temperature and humidity and other conditions, to promote the activation of enzymes in tea, so that the chemical composition in the tea is changed, forming the unique quality and flavor of white tea.
In addition to the production process, the quality of white tea is also affected by factors such as origin, climatic conditions, and picking time. Among them, the origin is one of the important factors affecting the quality of white tea, and there are obvious differences in the quality of white tea from different origins. For example, the white tea in the Fuding region of Fujian Province is known for its high altitude, suitable climate, fertile soil and other conditions, so the white tea produced by it is of high quality.
When drinking white tea, you should pay attention to drinking it in moderation to avoid adverse reactions caused by excessive drinking. In addition, white tea contains substances such as caffeine, which should not be taken with medication to avoid affecting the efficacy of the medicine.
In conclusion, white tea is a slightly fermented type of tea with unique quality and flavor characteristics, which is suitable for most people to drink. When tasting and purchasing white tea, we should pay attention to the influence of factors such as origin and process on quality, and pay attention to drinking it in moderation to avoid adverse reactions.