White Tea is Packed-Full of Anti-oxidants

While a close kindred of green teas, which seem to be ever-present in the news because of reports about it helping to prevent disease, white tea is not as well-known, and many people would be completely surprised to learn that white tea is actually considered to be more potent in it's health giving properties.

White tea comes from the same plant that produces green teas and black tea, and is a specialty of the Fujian province in Southern China. It is unique in that this tea is considered the youngest of all teas because it is made from the new growth buds of the Camellia sinensis plant.

Because it is made from these immature leaves, which are plucked just before the buds have a chance to fully open it is more scarce, and more expensive, than the other types of tea that come from the same plant. After the buds are harvested they undergo very little processing and no fermentation at all, and those tea drinkers who are able to acquire it seem to prefer it over other teas for it's smooth and delicate taste.

While there is still much research to be done to verify reports, it is thought that, just as green teas are more powerful in it's health giving properties than black tea because it goes through less processing, white tea has even more potent healing effects because of it purity and the fact that it's components are most close to how nature created them. Recent research that has been conducted revealed results that indicate that white tea potentially has the greatest potential for health benefits of any of the teas that are derived from the Camellia sinensis plant.

It is known that white tea is packed full of anti-oxidants, which are known to be very effective in combating free radicals and the considerable damage that they do to every function and system in the body. A potent source of anti-oxidant, that is natural and without any observed side effects, can undoubtedly be beneficial to the body, even without having further research on specific areas.

According to various studies, the EGCG found in green and white tea can block mutation of cells, reducing cell damage; can inhibit growth of tumors; and can block liver enzymes which convert pro-carcinogens. Other benefits that have been reported are enhancing immune response, balancing and protecting the liver, slowing the aging process and beautifying skin, and inhibiting tooth decay

Anti-oxidants are powerful in their ability to fight free radicals and the damage that results from them, which it is known affects all the various functions in the body. Because white is a very good source of anti-oxidants, and if fact is considered one of the very best sources, it makes sense to add a cup or two of white tea into your daily routine to help protect and improve your health.