Drinking tea at least once a day consistently benefits your health, due to the antioxidants it contains and other components that allow easy absorption of vitamins and minerals. Although it is not very popular, white tea is one of the healthiest because it has properties that regulate cholesterol, care for skin and oral healthamong others.
White tea is an infusion with the ground dried leaves or shoots of the bush Camellia Sinensiso Camellia Viridis, which has grown wild throughout history in the Far East, although it is now cultivated in several countries. According to the Spanish Nutrition Foundation, this tea is distinguished because the young leaves or new shoots of the bush are usedwhich have not rusted.
Green tea, black tea and red tea also come from this plant, so their properties are very similar.
This tea is also called “the elixir of eternal youth”, because with its antioxidant properties, vitamins and nutrients they allow good health and They prevent premature aging.
White tea originated in Fujian, China, in the Fuding and Zhendhe region where vigorous and hardy buds of white tea are produced. Camellia Sinensis which are ideal for this type of tea, says Eduardo López, naturopath.
“Unlike other traditional teas, white tea is distinguished because its leaves do not rust or curl. In addition, it has a lighter, floral and pure flavor because It is the least processed and it is the one that offers the least caffeine,” he adds.
Properties of white tea
The active components of tea, in all its varieties, are flavonoids, a type of polyphenols that They have very powerful antioxidant properties.
Additionally, they contain no caloric value unless sugar or milk is added. Due to the tannins—natural antioxidants—they have a bitter taste and an astringent effect, says nutritionist Alejandra García.
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Benefits of white tea
White tea has several properties that help maintain health, due to its antioxidant potential. Among the main benefits are listed:
- Helps regulate cholesterol and blood pressure
- It is an ally for losing weight
- It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties
- Helps fight and prevent cancer
- Prevents cardiovascular diseases, such as heart attacks, heart failure and thrombosis.
- Regulates diabetes
- Strengthens the immune system
- Take care of oral health, because it inhibits bacteria in the mouth and prevents cavities.
- Helps keep skin healthy and young
White tea and mint
White tea, due to its light flavor, can be combined with other plants to enhance its benefits. In this case, one of the most popular combinations is with mint, as it provides more refreshing and lighter characteristics to the flavor.
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In addition, mint is carminative, which is why it is attributed properties to eliminate gas and combat discomforts such as flatulence, bloating and heaviness in the stomach. It has also been used for stomach and intestinal pain.
Specialists indicate that the combination of white tea and mint might help improve digestion and gastric problems, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
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