Taiwan White Tip Oolong Tea

White Tip Oolong Tea, produced in Taiwan, is a highly oxidized oolong tea with an oxidation rate of 80%, characterized by white tea buds, as well as honey aroma, very sweet taste.

In the summer, Jacobiasca formosana appears in Taiwan's tea plantations. The insects suck up the tea juice, and the tea leaves that have been bitten produce oxidative reactions and give off honey-like aroma.Outwardly, the buds will turn white, so they are called "White Tip" Oolong Tea.

*White Tip Oolong Tea plantation.

*Jacobiasca formosana.

Characteristic

• To avoid harming Jacobiasca formosanaana, pesticides cannot be used in tea plantations.
• Only the leaves chewed by Jacobiasca formosana can be made into tea, and only 40 per cent of the tea can be used, making it expensive and costly to produce.
• The best White Tip Oolong tea, with white buds and dark red leaves, tastes like light honey.

*White Tip Oolong Tea.

Taste

The best White Tip Oolong tea should have honey aromas, rich flavor and natural sweetness.

brewing

White Tip Oolong is brewed with lower temperature water (80°C–85°C) than is typical for other oolongs. It also requires a longer brewing (1–2 minutes for the first pot and then longer for subsequent brewings). Like other oolongs, the leaves can be steeped multiple times.

health benefits of  White Tip Oolong tea

White Tip Oolong tea is rich in antioxidants such as polyphenols, catechins, flavonoids, vitamins and minerals. Here are some of the health benefits of Oriental Beauty: 

Improve digestion：polyphenols, caffeine can promote metabolism, after meals, moderate consumption of Oriental Beauty Tea can help relax the digestive tract, reduce the status of indigestion. 

Help lose weight：White Tip Oolong Tea is a zero-calorie natural drink with ingredients such as polyphenols, catechins and caffeine that speed up metabolism and reduce fat accumulation, helping to lose weight. 

Cardiovascular health：Drinking White Tip Oolong tea can lowers cholesterol, caffeine and antioxidants speed up metabolism, all of which are good for heart and blood vessel health. 

Enhance immune capacity：Antioxidants minerals and vitamins can help improve your immune system to fight inflammation and reduce infection. 

Soothe Your Spirit：Tea contains caffeine, which helps to concentrate. L-Theanine can help relax and relieve stress. Note that too much caffeine intake can have side effects such as sleeplessness, headaches, palpitations, etc.