1. Different Storage Time

Generally, the shelf life of tea is two years. If it exceeds two years, even if stored well, the aroma of the tea will fade away. However, white tea is different—the longer it is stored, the richer and more fragrant it becomes. Typically, aged white tea is stored for 10 to 20 years.

2. Appearance

In terms of appearance, aged white tea is overall dark brown and dull, with a vintage fragrance when smelled up close, which can immediately refresh the mind. New white tea, on the other hand, is generally brownish-green or grayish-green with abundant white hairs, accompanied by a fresh, sweet, and grassy aroma.

3. Tea Liquor and Aroma

When brewed, aged white tea has a subtle, elegant fragrance with a hint of white hair aroma, and the first infusion carries a light medicinal scent. New tea, when brewed, has a delicate, fresh aroma and a relatively light taste with the grassy note of fresh leaves, making it very refreshing. Additionally, the tea soup of aged white tea is darker in color than that of new white tea.

4. Tea Infusion Durability

Aged white tea is quite durable for multiple infusions and can be brewed up to twenty times consecutively, with the flavor improving in later infusions. New tea can be brewed according to personal preference, with seven infusions still offering excellent flavor, making it a top-grade new tea.

Aged white tea can be used as a medicinal guide in modern traditional Chinese medicine. Therefore, the differences between aged and new white tea lie not only in aroma and appearance but also in their health benefits!