White/Green Tea?

[Judworth]

I am going to try the above, however have no idea where to start?

For those of you who drink white or green tea, which one or one's do you recommend
as most beneficial to people with rosacea?

Many thanks

Jx

[skwpt]

What do you mean by beneficial? Do you mean as a beverage or to put the tea bags on your face?

I *love* Republic of Tea green teas, especially Honey Ginseng, but I now wonder if the Gingseng brings on a mild flush. I wouldn't be surprised. I still drink it though, with a touch of honey.

White tea ... meh. RoT makes a tasty white coconut, but I find that most white teas are too mild. Supposedly, whites have the most antioxidants, but I don't know how much of that benefits a red face.

What is it you are looking for exactly?

[Auburn]

Hi Judworth,

A 2004 study showed that white tea, being a younger leaf, had more anti-viral and anti-bacterial qualities than green tea.

Catechin (which has antibiotic/antiaging properties) and theanine (an amino acid that has relaxing and mood enhancing properties) content is higher in younger tea leaves.

Fluoride content is lower in younger tea leaves.

I think you'll find this Wiki article very interesting.

I don't know if white and green teas are beneficial to rosaceans but I've been drinking Long Jing (a.k.a. Dragon Well) green tea for a while now and find it very relaxing.

Long Jing tops the Ten Great Chinese Teas list. What I like about this tea is that it makes a lovely sweet, floral infusion and that it can be reinfused a few times without losing its delicate taste.

[skwpt]

Fluoride content is lower in younger tea leaves.

A very good point (and good info, too).

I no longer drink much tea because I don't want the added natural fluoride, given my thyroid condition. A side effect (especially if I use the heavily fluoridated water at work) is a small reaction, little hot spots on my face.

I love tea, though. but I like the dark, heavy stuff (Lapsang!) with Oolong being about as light as I go.

I am sure I'd enjoy green or white teas more if I had a sense of smell, but I do not.

[Auburn]

I've never tasted Lapsang. Must be very strong, it being smoked and all. Do you drink it straight or with milk and sweetened?

[skwpt]

I've never tasted Lapsang. Must be very strong, it being smoked and all. Do you drink it straight or with milk and sweetened?

I used to drink it with milk (absolute drool worthy), but now I have to take it black while my gut heals. No sugar, though I think that would also be quite tasty.

It is, indeed, strong, but I like my hot beverages to have a kick (taste, not necessarily caffeine), and Lapsang is the closest I can get to coffee.

I did quite a bit of reading about tea a year ago, and I was surprised that Lapsang is supposed to be taken clear. In fact, most teas are, but the Brits started the MIF tradition, and damn it tastes good.

[Auburn]

I did quite a bit of reading about tea a year ago, and I was surprised that Lapsang is supposed to be taken clear.

Yes, I read about the effects of milk in tea. Looks like milk blocks some of the healthful effects tea has.

and damn it tastes good

It sure does!

(I went to TJ's the other day and forgot to get the oat bran)

[skwpt]

They probably discontinued it anyway. <snort> They ALWAYS stop carrying the products I love the most.