White tea facts for kids
White tea is a special kind of tea made from the youngest leaves and buds of the Camellia sinensis plant. It's called "white" because the tiny, new tea buds often have fine, silvery-white hairs on them.
This tea is known for being very light and fresh. It's processed in a simple way, which helps it keep its natural flavors.
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What is White Tea?
White tea is different from other teas like green or black teas. It's made from the very first tea buds and leaves that appear in spring. These parts of the tea plant are picked when they are still very young and tender.
How is White Tea Made?
Making white tea is a gentle process. After the leaves are picked, they are not rolled or crushed like other teas. Instead, they are simply allowed to dry naturally. This drying can happen in the sun or in special drying rooms.
Because white tea is not heavily processed, it keeps more of its original, fresh taste. It also has a lighter color when brewed compared to other teas.
Where Does White Tea Come From?
Most white tea comes from China. The Fujian province in China is especially famous for growing and making white tea. The climate and soil there are perfect for the tea plants to grow the delicate leaves needed for this type of tea.
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The visible white hairs are a unique characteristic of the Bai Hao Yinzhen tea
See also
In Spanish: Té blanco para niños
