Both White and Green
Teas come from the same Tea plant, Camellia sinensis. While
several comparisons has been drawn between Green and White tea, both has high
nutritional values.
White Tea:
White Tea leaves are
harvested at a younger age than Green Tea leaves. White Tea is considered rare
and is usually more expensive than green, as it can only be handpicked during a
particular season. White Tea also contains antioxidants as green tea, but
in greater quantity. since white tea is less processed, it retains a higher
amount of antioxidants, compared to green. These antioxidants are found to
have many health promoting qualities. White Tea also tastes different to green,
having a smoother and gentler taste.
Green Tea:
Green Tea involves
slightly more processing compared to White Tea. Green Tea is partially
fermented. It is steamed or roasted, fired and then rolled. White and Green
Teas are not overly processed, so they retain most of their beneficial antioxidants.
Green Tea is definitely an extremely healthy addition to the diet. Reason for
Green Tea being more popular could be the various studies done on it and
extensive marketing.
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