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Tea: How Is White Licorice Tea Different From Other Teas?

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If you've never experienced White Licorice tea, you're in for a

real treat. White licorice tea is a blend of the finest loose

white tea and star anise to provide the licorice flavor. For many

years, white tea was consumed almost exclusively in Asia, but

today it has gained popularity in many other countries.

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Tea: How Is White Licorice Tea Different From Other Teas?

Copyright © 2007 Jon M. Stout

Golden Moon Tea

http://www.GoldenMoonTea.com

If you've never experienced White Licorice tea, you're in for a

real treat. White licorice tea is a blend of the finest loose

white tea and star anise to provide the licorice flavor. For many

years, white tea was consumed almost exclusively in Asia, but

today it has gained popularity in many other countries.

White tea is different in several ways from other teas. White tea

is harvested before the leaves are fully open, when the buds have

fine white hair covering them, which is why it's called white

tea. This is much earlier than other teas are harvested. In

addition, white tea leaves are not fermented. Their leaves are

simply steamed and then dried, often right in the fields. This

protects white tea's flavor.

In addition, white tea is far rarer than other teas. This is

because white tea can be plucked just once a year, in the spring.

Because white tea is so rare, it is quite a bit more expensive

than black teas, which are plucked several times during each

growing season. In fact, historically, white tea was reserved for

only the most special of occasions.

It was used for the highest tea ceremonies, serving dignitaries

and often for weddings. However, for many years it was not

regarded as an everyday beverage.

White tea also is lower in caffeine than other teas. White tea

contains about 15 mg of caffeine per serving, while black tea

contains 40 and green tea contains 20.

Finally, white tea is very different in flavor from other teas.

Because the tea buds are plucked so young, and because the tea is

not fermented, the flavor of white tea is far more delicate than

other teas. It also has a sweeter flavor than other teas, and is

paler in color. In addition, white tea has very little aroma.

The licorice in white licorice tea is also different than you'll

find in many other licorice teas. Most licorice tea is flavored

with licorice root. However, white licorice tea is flavored with

star anise. Star anise provides a lighter and slightly sweeter

licorice flavor, for a more mellow taste. White tea and star

anise are a particularly elegant and delicious together.

White licorice tea is a very healthy beverage alternative.

Because of its mellow flavor, it appeals to even those who find

other teas too strong. And, because white tea is not fermented,

it retains more of its anti-oxidants than fermented teas.

Anti-oxidants are important to protecting our health because they

neutralize free radicals in our bodies. These free radicals are

naturally occurring oxygen containing molecules that are a by

product of our digestive processes. However, without enough

anti-oxidants in our bodies and from our diet to neutralize the

free radicals, they can damage our cells. Their damage results in

premature aging and many forms of disease.

Because of the potent anti-oxidant power of white tea, it has

been shown to prevent cancer, heart disease and high blood

pressure. In addition, white tea may have the power to help you

lose weight and may be able to help regulate blood sugar and

prevent or relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis.

Finally, white tea has been shown to be the most effective of all

teas at improving the immune system. It has been shown fight

bacteria and infection.

In recent years, there has been a great deal of research

performed on the health benefits of green and white tea, both of

which are unfermented. Study after study has shown that lifelong

consumption of white or green tea can significantly reduce the

signs of aging and prevent many forms of disease.

Some studies have even shown tea to be an effective treatment for

patients already suffering from some of these diseases, when used

in combination with traditional medicine. It's likely that

traditional medicines are more effective when patients consume

tea, too.

Licorice has long been renowned for its ability to calm the

stomach from many different stomach ailments. It has been used to

relieve morning sickness, motion sickness and colic in babies.

The combination of white tea's immune boosting ability and

licorice's ability to calm the stomach makes white licorice tea

a thoughtful and helpful gift for anyone undergoing

chemotherapy.

You may have difficulty locating true white tea made from the

best loose white tea and whole pieces of star anise. Few

companies create this delicacy in exactly this combination. And,

if you do find it, expect to pay a bit more for it than for

lesser quality white teas or teas made with licorice root.

When you do find really good white licorice tea, you'll find

that it tastes great whether enjoyed hot or cold. Bring fresh

cold water to a boil and let it cool for a minute. White tea

should be brewed at a temperature just below the boiling point,

and steeped for about three minutes.

White licorice tea is not very compact, so you'll need to use a

bit more of it for a flavorful cup. Two teaspoons per cup will

satisfy most people, but you can adjust to your tastes.

White licorice tea is likely to become one of your favorite teas.

It's a rare combination of two healthy, delicious and natural

products.

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Jon M. Stout is Chairman of the Golden Moon

Tea Company. For more information about tea,

(http://www.goldenmoontea.com/greentea)

green tea (http://www.goldenmoontea.com/blacktea)

and black tea go to http://www.goldenmoontea.com