White tea is so good, but few people understand it. "One year as tea, three years as medicine, seven years as treasure" only reveals one aspect of white tea's value. There are many other benefits—do you know them?
Medicinal Value
White tea is included in pharmacopoeias, and many renowned pharmacies purchase it annually from Fuding, storing it for use as medicine or an ingredient—a little-known secret. Visit a traditional Chinese medicine shop, and you’ll find white tea sold by the gram. Many pharmacy owners in Fuding buy hundreds of pounds each year for storage.
Tea is inherently cooling, and white tea, unprocessed by high heat, retains this property more than other teas. Additionally, tea polyphenols in white tea have strong antibacterial and disinfecting effects. These qualities make white tea particularly effective for reducing inflammation and detoxifying. Aged white tea is even more potent for clearing internal heat.
Usage recommendation: Drink directly when feeling overheated, or boil with rock sugar for enhanced effects. At the onset of a cold, brew white tea and drink generously to reduce inflammation and alleviate symptoms.
Time Value
White tea improves with age, gaining value over time. As it matures, its aroma evolves into fruity, date-like, or herbal notes. The flavor becomes smoother, mellower, and sweeter, with a stronger aftertaste.
Emotional Record
Storing white tea preserves hope, time, and memories. When you eventually drink it, the tea can transport you back to your youth, reunite you with old friends, or revive cherished moments. It becomes more than just tea—it’s a vessel for nostalgia.
Drinking Value
No matter how precious, tea is meant to be enjoyed. Even the simplest tea, once acquired, deserves appreciation. Beyond its medicinal benefits, white tea quenches thirst and uplifts the spirit. Its mild sweetness suits all ages, and its high theanine content enhances focus, memory, and relaxation. A cup of white tea in the evening can even aid sleep.
Did you know white tea was this remarkable? Of course, other teas also have unique merits, but white tea’s advantages are truly exceptional.