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White tea is fast becoming a very popular drink in the Western

world. Once consumed only in China and Japan, and only for the

most elegant of occasions, white tea is now being consumed as an

everyday beverage for people all over the world.

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Tea: Drinking White Persian Melon Tea

Copyright © 2007 Marcus Stout

Golden Moon Tea

http://www.GoldenMoonTea.com

White tea is fast becoming a very popular drink in the Western

world. Once consumed only in China and Japan, and only for the

most elegant of occasions, white tea is now being consumed as an

everyday beverage for people all over the world.

White tea is special because of its very light and delicate

flavor and fragrance. It's far milder and less astringent than

black teas, and lacks the grassy flavor of many green teas. In

addition, white tea has all the health benefits of green tea, and

possibly even more benefits.

Like black and green tea, white tea comes from the camellia

sinensis plant. But, white teas are harvested much earlier than

other teas, before the leaves are fully open and while they

retain fine white hair on the buds.

White tea is also processed differently than black and green

teas, in that it receives the virtually no processing. The leaves

are simply dried and steamed. The steaming prevents the leaves

from oxidizing, protecting the delicate flavor and helping the

tea leaves retain their natural anti-oxidants.

These potent anti-oxidants have been shown to slow down the aging

process and prevent serious illnesses like cancer and heart

disease. The catechins in green and white tea have been shown to

help speed up the metabolism and oxidize fat, promoting weight

loss. In addition, white tea in particular seems to improve the

immune system, helping your body fight off bacteria and viruses.

Like other teas, white tea is high in fluoride, so it helps keep

your teeth healthy, too.

One of the finest white teas available is a blend called white

Persian melon tea. This tea blends the finest white tea with

melon nectar for a refreshing and fruity taste. Not only does the

addition of melon enhance the flavor of the white tea, but it

enhances the health benefits, too. Melons are also a potent

source of anti-oxidants.

Melons contain lycopene, vitamins A and C, beta carotene, and

potassium. They also contain an anti-oxidant called GliSODdin,

which has the power to eradicate some of the most destructive

free radicals in the body.

In addition, GliSODin stimulates our bodies to produce its own

anti-oxidants, and has been clinically proven to help maintain

cellular health and protect against oxidative damage in several

studies. These anti-oxidants produced by our bodies are far more

powerful at neutralizing free radicals than the anti-oxidants we

consume through diet.

So, now that I've convinced you that white Persian melon tea is

a beverage you simply must add to your diet, you're probably

wondering the best way to drink it.

First, it's important to begin with high quality loose tea.

White tea is the rarest of all teas, which also means that it's

the most expensive. However, even the finest white tea is

affordable, costing less per cup than most sodas and gourmet

coffees. Choose your tea from a reputable tea purveyor to ensure

that you're getting only the best tea. White tea is less compact

than other loose teas, so you will need more per cup than with

many other loose teas.

Next, it's important to use fresh cold water anytime you brew

tea. Put the water in a clean tea kettle and bring it to a boil

on the stove. Put hot tap water in your teapot to warm it up

while the water is heating. Once the water boils, remove the tap

water from your pot and add your tea leaves. Use about 2

teaspoons per cup for white Persian melon tea. Let the water sit

for a minute or two before pouring it over the tea leaves. This

assures you that the water has cooled to between 170-185° F, the

perfect temperature for brewing white teas.

Steep your white Persian melon tea for about 5-8 minutes,

depending on your tastes. The tea will be pale with a golden

color. Expect a sweet and fruity flavor with just a hint of

smokiness. You should be able to get at least two infusions from

high quality white Persian melon tea.

On those warm summer days, you'll find no better tea blends for

iced tea than white Persian melon. The melon flavor, somewhere

between the taste of honeydew and the taste of cantaloupe, is

very reminiscent of summer and very refreshing. To make iced

tea, simply brew several servings of tea at once and allow to

cool.

Since white tea is so delicate in flavor, it's not wise to make

white tea and then pour it over ice while hot. Doing so may

dilute the flavor of the tea to a point that it tastes too weak.

Instead, allow the pitcher of tea to cool before serving. This

keeps the original flavor of the tea by not allowing the ice to

dilute it too much.

You can also use your white Persian melon tea for cooking. In

fact, one of the best ways to poach fish is in white tea rather

than water. Make about 2 cups of white Persian melon tea. Add

other seasonings, such as lemon, salt and pepper as desired to

the tea. Sear the fish fillets slightly in a pan on top of the

stove. When seared, add the seasoned white tea and allow the fish

to cook until done. Try salmon, sea bass or tilapia with this

recipe for a mild and delicious fish dish.

Experiment and you'll likely find many other ways to use white

Persian melon tea, both for drinking and for cooking. You'll

soon find out why this delicate white tea is one of the most

highly prized in all the world.

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Marcus Stout is President 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