The white tea leaf is the leaf from which white tea is made. It is basically a part of the Camellia Sinensis plant. The leaf is not fermented and thus dries faster than other kinds of tea such as the all common black and green tea we see in the market today.

The White tea leaf generally contains less caffeine than black and green tea and is thus considered healthier than the other two. More information regarding the benefits of white tea can be found here “white tea benefits”
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White tea is originated from China and the more popular forms of it are not surprisingly from China as well. These include the “Da bai” and the “Xiao bai” varieties.

Other leaves of White tea come from India and Sri Lanka. Africa produces very little of white tea and these are mostly from Malawi and Kenya.

In short, the white tea leaf is a “baby leaf” because it is plucked before it grows fully. This is why it generally has a milder flavor.

Look around the site to find more information regarding the various benefits and uses of White tea.

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