debunix wrote:Both white and green teas will oxidize after infusion, from exposure to air (and perhaps dissolved gasses in the water, too?).
gingko wrote:I am ready for some experiment too
Theoretically oxidation of white tea is catalyzed by its own enzyme and green tea oxidation is non-biological oxidation, so the former should be faster than the latter. But it depends on how active enzyme the white tea has. Let's compare our results later
China green Yunnan leaf tea
This Chinese green leaf tea has a large dark green coloured leaf with a very high amount of silvery tips. It is processed from the Yunnan large-leaf tea plant.
During a year there are three production periods for this tea: Spring production from the end of February to May, summer production from the end of May to August and finally the autumn production from August to Novermber. It goes without saying that each production season brings out its own quality with its own characteristics. The tea leaves which are tightly rolled give a bright yellowish-green beverage with a mellow taste and a lingering, fragrant aroma.
The main production areas for this tea can be found in regions of about 1300–2000 meters above sea level in natural environment. There the tea plants grow at an average temperature between 12°C and 23°C.
absence wrote: The "White Yunnan" is very fruity and sweet, almost like a mild first flush Darjeeling (but it does grow astringent and bitter if brewed too long). Does this added information make it easier to guess what it is, or is it still a bit hopeless?
entropyembrace wrote:I´ve noticed that Darjeeling-like fruity-sweet character in other white teas which have darkened a bit through what I assume is enzyme action.
absence wrote:entropyembrace wrote:I´ve noticed that Darjeeling-like fruity-sweet character in other white teas which have darkened a bit through what I assume is enzyme action.
Interesting. Is that something that happens over time, or does it have to do with the production method?
entropyembrace wrote:it seems be from some point in the production...there´s some white teas which are consistantly rather dark.