| The light flavor of white teas such as Silver Needle or White Peony is most similar to light green teas. However,high-quality white teas aged under good conditions become sweeter, smoother, and more complex over the years.As they age, they lose their complex floral aromas but gain numerous other benefits. The changes that occur in aged white tea during oxidation result inhigher levels of flavonoids. The result ofoxidationbecomes visible as the fuzzy white buds and the green inner surfaces of fresh leaves slowly turn brown. Chinese herbal medicineholds that older, aged white teas have a positive effect on inflammation in the body and help alleviate it.Aged white tea is considered even more medicinal than fresh white tea. Before the trend of aging tea became very popular,village herbalistsoften bought unwanted old white tea from tea producers for medicinal use.However, as the price of aged white tea rose over time, this remedy became increasingly difficult for them to afford. |
| Aged tea has long been highly valued and frequently consumed in China. |
| The fascinating world of aged tea is highly complex and dynamic. When stored under favorable conditions, teadevelops numerous unique characteristicsthat fresh tea does not yet possess. Ultimately, we can conclude that the flavors and benefits of white tea can be enjoyed when it is young, as well as after it has aged for years, matured, and enriched its composition.  |
