White tea is a type of tea that has a delicate flavour and is naturally low in caffeine. It is harvested at the start of the season and is comprised of buds and new leaves. White tea gets its name from the white fuzz on the young leaves that helps protect the tea plant's new growth from insects. Because it is hand-harvested for a short period each year, white tea tends to be more expensive than other teas. Unlike other kinds of teas, these tea leaves are not allowed to be oxidized resulting in the most delicate and freshest tea available. It was the preferred beverage of ancient Chinese emperors and courtesans. It is still revered today for its rare and beautiful aromas and flavours alongside health benefits that rival the revered green tea.
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