White tea

White tea can be consumed throughout the day, but due to its relaxing effect, it is best consumed in the evening, while for people suffering from high blood pressure, he recommends drinking it throughout the day. It contains a very small amount of theine (caffeine) and is suitable for almost all population groups.
The daily dose varies from person to person, but 3-4 cups of white tea have an exceptional antioxidant effect, especially if consumed within 45 minutes after preparation. .

White tea – proper preparation

The preparation of white tea is almost identical to the preparation of green tea. The finished drink has a pale golden color, a mild and refreshing taste that is best not spoiled by additives such as sugar and milk.

Water temperature:
After boiling in the kettle, the water is left to cool down for about 5 minutes to reach the optimal temperature of 70 °C.
Amount of white tea:
– add 1 teaspoon of white tea to 2.5-3 dcl of water
br />- 1 tablespoon of white tea is added to 1 liter of water.

Keeping white tea in water:
White tea is kept in water/strainer covered between 3-5 minutes, and then strained. During these few minutes, antioxidants (catechins) come to the surface and have a better effect on the body when the tea is drunk.

It is interesting that a cup of white tea provides the effect of cleansing the body of toxins like 12 glasses of squeezed orange juice, which (among other things) puts it on the pedestal of all teas. should drink with sugar (sweeten) because that way its effectiveness is reduced. If you really have to sweeten it, add honey or palm sugar, some kind of brown sugar or pure maple syrup to the tea. “>White teas and their average price in Split Tea House is around HRK 90 for 100 grams, which is enough for white tea consumption for approximately 22 days/ 1L per day.

The beneficial effects of white tea and its positive effect on health, as one of the healthiest teas in general, are numerous:

• the strongest antioxidant (help in the fight against various diseases), and it is also called the “elixir of youth, health and longevity”
• it has an excellent anti-tumor effect and therefore white tea is considered one of the healthiest drinks in the world – one could say a kind of “Ferrari” in the world of tea
• aid in the fight against fats in the blood (cholesterol)
• restores the liver and cleans it of fat
• the best cleanser of the body from toxins, which makes it suitable for athletes and fitness enthusiasts (accelerates recovery), people in stressful occupations, after chemotherapy or long-term use of drugs
• has a relaxing – anti-stress effect, especially great for a good night’s sleep
• strengthens the immune system
• aid for weight loss without diets (to speed up metabolism)
• excellent for the complexion (skin regeneration, i.e. cleansing the face with toning) as well as for the recovery of tired (“computer”) eyes and dark circles, i.e. inflammatory processes in the eye (cold or warm white tea compress: keep on the eyes for 5 -10 min)
• helps with canker sores/sores in the mouth (keep the white tea in the mouth a little longer when drinking)
• works against cellulite

White tea, an excellent antioxidant and one of the healthiest types of tea in general. It got its name from the silvery down that covers the buds for harvesting, and turns white when the tea dries. Young leaves and buds are harvested just before the buds open and oxidation begins.

It is drunk preventively because it strengthens the immune system and has a beneficial effect on the human body. Many of the benefits of consuming white tea are identical to the listed benefits of consuming green tea. Unlike green tea, white tea has minimal astringency in its taste, i.e. its taste is milder, softer, less grassy.