As White Tea becomes increasingly popular, it has entered the homes of ordinary people in recent years. White tea is often referred to as “one year as a tea, three years as a medicine, and seven years as a treasure.” This refers to the principle that after aging, the polyphenols in white tea continuously oxidize, transforming into higher levels of flavonoids, theanine, and Caffeine, among other components.
Between new and aged white tea, more people choose aged white tea.
The industry cliché “one year as a tea, three years as a medicine, seven years as a treasure” speaks to the goodness of aged white tea.
Aged white tea, when combined with just one ingredient (red dates), can easily address minor ailments! For the health of your entire family, take a minute to read this!
Studies show that flavonoids have effects such as lowering blood lipids, blood pressure, antioxidant activity, anti-aging, beautification, and anticancer properties.
Theanine has functions including neuroprotection, calming effects, mood regulation, memory enhancement, antitumor activity, liver protection, hypoglycemic effects, antifatigue properties, and antiviral effects.
Caffeine has diuretic, de-swelling, and detoxifying effects.
Vitamin C and E have special functional roles in radiation protection.
These are the benefits and effects of aged white tea.
Aged white tea belongs to the category of aged teas, which are very brew-resistant.
According to your needs, place an appropriate amount of tea leaves and cold mountain spring water (bottled water is also fine) together in a pot.
Bring to a boil over fire, then simmer on low heat (too much heat will evaporate the tea water, so avoid that), ensuring the pot stays warm. The tea is ready to Drink once it's boiled. If you prefer a stronger tea, let it brew longer; if not, brew for less time. The sweetness of the tea soup is unexpectedly delightful.
Water-to-tea ratio:
5-7 grams of aged white tea with 450ml of water can produce over five infusions. The third infusion is the essence. However, always ensure there's some tea left in the pot before adding more water and re-boiling.
Once the tea water boils, it can continue to be slowly stewed over charcoal fire, enhancing the flavor even further.
Research confirms: aged white tea is essentially an herbal medicine, dispelling wind and cold, replenishing blood, and boosting qi. Drinking it during the dry autumn season is ideal, warming the body and effortlessly alleviating ailments. Why not enjoy its benefits?!
Aged White Tea + Red Dates brewing Method
In the process of brewing aged white tea, add a few red dates and slow cook them. This creates a unique taste, combining the rich and smooth character of aged white tea with the soft and full-bodied texture of the red dates. The sweetness of the red dates enhances the aroma of the tea while also having the effect of tonifying the stomach and nourishing the blood.
White tea has the effect of clearing heat and reducing dryness, while red dates replenish qi. Together, they form a warm concoction that nourishes the stomach and warms the body against the cold, making it a perfect health tea for autumn.
Specific steps:
1. Take 5 grams of aged white tea (using Lifei Pearl as an example) and add 3 red dates. Place them in a tea filter bag. Rinse the tea with boiling water and set aside. Lifei Pearl has coarser leaves and stems than Bai Mudan, containing richer substances that are more resilient to cooking. Compared to white tea of the same vintage, aged Lifei Pearl produces a richer flavor and a more pronounced medicinal aroma when cooked.
2. Fill the Teapot with water to about 70% capacity. When the water is nearly boiling, add the tea filter bag and bring to a boil over high heat. Then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer slowly. The first pot should be brewed for around 4 minutes before serving.
3. For the second pot, extend the brewing time slightly, around 6 minutes. For the third pot, extend the brewing time to about 8 minutes before serving.