The Processing of White Tea
White tea starts as tightly rolled buds of the White tea does not go through any oxidation at all.
In order to prevent oxidation, these teas are quickly fired or steamed after letting them wither (air dry) for a period of time. There is no rolling, breaking, or bruising of any kind, this would cause oxidation.
The dried buds have a silver-like appearance because the tiny white hairs of new growth are still present.
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