Drinking tea is a healthy habit that has existed for a long time. Besides green tea and black tea, there is another type of tea that is also very beneficial for health – white tea.
White tea is less known than green tea and black tea. This type of tea is made from the buds and leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. It is called white tea because the buds, when picked, are covered with fine white hairs, according to Woman’s World.
White tea helps combat skin aging, control diabetes, prevent cancer, and offers many other benefits. (Image: SHUTTERSTOCK)
Before packaging, white tea is minimally processed. This helps retain a high level of polyphenol antioxidants. These compounds are what give white tea its health benefits:
Anti-inflammatory and Skin Aging
Rich in antioxidants, white tea helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Such damage can lead to chronic inflammation. Many studies have shown that chronic inflammation is linked to several dangerous diseases such as cardiovascular issues, diabetes, and even cancer.
Free radicals also harm skin cells, contributing to signs of skin aging such as wrinkles, dry skin, and dark circles. Therefore, the antioxidants in white tea also have an anti-aging effect on the skin.
Controlling Diabetes and Preventing Cancer
White tea also has properties that help prevent cancer and control blood sugar levels. In vitro experiments have shown that polyphenols extracted from white tea can inhibit or kill the spread of lung and colon cancer cells.
Research has also found that white tea may help improve insulin resistance, a key indicator of diabetes, and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Brewing and drinking white tea is also very easy. People can buy tea bags or packages and brew them just like other types of tea, according to Woman’s World.
