Academic journals or reports from professional tea research institutions indicate that white tea is a beneficial drink choice for the body, particularly rich in antioxidants. Tea polyphenols can help combat free radicals and slow the aging process.
White tea is considered cooling mainly due to its lighter processing, which retains more natural components. Compared to other tea types (like black tea and oolong tea), white tea has lower warming properties. Therefore, some believe that drinking white tea in cold winters may make the body feel colder, especially for those with a colder constitution.
However, the good news is there is a GABA fermented white tea available. GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) is increased in the tea leaves through a long withering and anaerobic fermentation process. This component is believed to have relaxing and soothing effects.
Due to the anaerobic fermentation, the resulting tea leaves have a brown color similar to black tea, with a flavor that combines the classic floral sweetness of white tea with the enchanting aroma of marigold from the GABA fermentation. In winter, it can be paired with warm foods, allowing you to still enjoy the refreshing aroma and health benefits of white tea.
