White Tea, A Healthy And Tasty Drink
White tea is one of the infusions preferred by the great connoisseurs of tea. You may not have tried it yet but you may have heard of it. It is a tea with young leaves, not oxidized, to which many beneficial properties for health are attributed. We tell you whether or not they have scientific endorsement.
Properties of white tea
White tea is produced in the Fujian Mountains, a region of China. It is actually no different than green tea, only the buds are picked before they open. That is to say that to make it, tender shoots are used that are steamed and dried in the sun.
Just as black tea and green tea are attributed health properties, white tea too. Next, we are going to analyze each one of them and we will tell you if there are scientific studies that support them.
1. Antioxidant effect
This tea has recently been singled out as “nature’s most potent antioxidant,” but what is true about this? Various studies have confirmed that the flavonoids in tea have an antioxidant effect that would fight against free radicals, preventing premature aging and the appearance of certain diseases.
Although there are no specific studies on this variety, it can be inferred that since it is less oxidized, its flavonoid content would be higher than that of black and green tea.
One of the investigations that have been carried out in rats has indicated that white tea would act on oxidative stress, thus preventing various diseases. However, it should be ingested over a long period of time for this to be effective.
2. Rich in Vitamins
White tea would be a natural source of vitamin E and vitamin C. This would make it an ally to maintain high defenses, also reinforcing the consistency of our bones, the health of our skin, our hair …
3. It would reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases
Thanks to the antioxidant properties mentioned above, white tea would lower blood cholesterol levels, especially low-density lipoprotein (LDL).
It would also improve blood circulation and help the veins and arteries to be strong and elastic… In addition, its flavonoids would help to lower blood pressure (one of the markers of cardiovascular risk), according to data published in Nutrients . All this would make our heart healthier and stronger.
4. It would protect the teeth from cavities
An investigation of the year 2016, has concluded that the catechins and the fluoride of the white tea would protect the dental enamel, fighting against the bacteria. Thanks to the antioxidant power of tea, we would have teeth that are healthier and stronger, even our gums would be more protected, avoiding, for example, the common bleeding.
5. White tea to lose weight
This is undoubtedly one of the most widespread virtues of this tasty infusion. It is said that white tea would be slimming and accelerate the metabolism, favoring the reduction of body fat and cholesterol.
Natural medicine maintains that it would help prevent fluid retention and improve our digestion, eliminating excess fat. These claims have a scientific basis: different research has suggested that black tea and green tea would speed up the metabolism. In fact, a recent lab study noted that white tea might stimulate the breakdown of fat cells. The data is not conclusive.
However, for weight loss to be effective we must put ourselves in the hands of a nutritionist who can tell us the best diet to follow for our particular case.
Do you already consume white tea? Is there any other type of infusion that you drink frequently like red tea or green tea? We hope that you will be encouraged to introduce white tea as a new infusion to drink after meals or as a companion to your snack. Its mild flavor makes it a delicious and easy-to-drink tea. Are you ready to try it?
