white tea Yunnan special leaf

This special white tea is a rarity among the productions of Yunnan and is particularly loved by those looking for a soft and sweet infusion, which comes from young leaves and offers a depth of flavor. You can savor the delicate flavor, with fruity notes, while its scent spreads an intriguing floral bouquet with honeyed nuances. The color of this white tea is light and elegant, perfect for a meditative and beneficial break.

What is Yunnan white tea used for?

It provides beneficial effects to our body, thanks to its high content of natural antioxidants. The polyphenols contained in this white tea come from the fact that it represents the least processed type of tea, and maintains its antioxidants - the majority comes from EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate). These compounds help our body fight free radicals, responsible for some damage to our cells, and strengthen the immune defenses.
Furthermore, Yunnan white tea has a lower caffeine content than green or black tea; its consumption is more recommended for people who do not need a drink with an exciting or energetic effect. In any case, white tea also contains caffeine, which becomes beneficial in combination with another compound present in white tea: L-theanine.
The two compounds together create a stimulating but not stressful effect, promote attention and concentration, improve mood without the consequences of caffeine on the cardiovascular and nervous systems.
The benefits of white tea also include the action of catechins to stimulate metabolism, promoting weight management. In addition, to help our slim figure, tea is a diuretic drink, able to facilitate the drainage of excess fluids and combat water retention. At a digestive level, it helps the correct gastrointestinal transit of food and the growth of healthy bacteria in the intestine.

Where does Yunnan white tea come from?

This tea comes from the homonymous province of Yunnan, a region in southern China considered the cradle of tea. Traditionally this area is not known for producing white tea, so this variety is a rare and special tea, of high quality. The Camellia sinensis plant is grown at an altitude of between 1,300 and 2,000 meters, with average temperatures between 12 and 23 °C. The plantations are in an ideal position to obtain a complex tea in terms of flavor, with a delicate aromatic profile. These characteristics arise both from the growing conditions and the processing.
The harvesting of the tips of the leaves and shoots is the first phase, followed by withering and natural drying in the sun, in order to reduce oxidation. Yunnan white tea has a large, light green leaf with silvery and tender tips. The result is a delicate and clean-tasting infusion, which can also be stored and aged.

How to make white tea?

To bring out the best in this Yunnan tea, it is necessary to use water at a temperature of about 75-80 °C. If the leaves are infused with water that is too hot, they can become bitter. Place about 3-5 grams of the mixture in a cup (250 ml) (strainer or infuser). Pour the water into the cup, leaving the infusion for 1 to 3 minutes - a short steeping time to preserve the flavor. Prepare the infusion with boiled water cooled to 75-80 degrees and leave to infuse for 1 to 3 minutes.

Buy Yunnan white tea in our online store

This rare tea is not easy to find in regular supermarkets and shops. We have included it in our Natura d'Oriente selection, for the online sale of the best white tea leaves. You can order Yunnan white tea for home delivery, in the loose version of 25 g, 50 g, 75 g, 100 g, 150 g.

White tea contraindications and side effects

White tea leaves contain a small amount of natural caffeine, so you need to pay attention to its presence and avoid high doses of this infusion. Excessive consumption of white tea over a long period can cause problems and side effects such as nausea and loss of appetite, agitation, diarrhea, difficulty sleeping, increased heart rate, headaches.