Guest guest Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 The reference to `silvery' hairs is to the specific type of white tea. I am glad they tested at least 4 types. I interested in what the 4 types tested differently at. White teas have a wide range of taste differences as well as caffeine levels. San Chemical Services, (where Roussin did his kombucha testing) analysis Our `silvery' hairs' [silver Needle White Tea Kombucha] and it tested three times the amount of gluconic acid typically found in kombucha. They also tested another silver needle kombucha mushroom tea that had been fermented with oak chips. It too, had higher marks than the typical kombucha ferment but not as great as the silver needle white tea. Silver Needle White Tea Kombucha Analysis http://tinyurl.com/36hfq3 <http://tinyurl.com/36hfq3> I would like to see if more people use white tea (silver needle) and still have the wonderful effectgs as their regular kombucha Maybe have a poll of the type of tea people use in their kombucha Ed Kasper, LAc www.HappyHerbalist.com <http://www.HappyHerbalist.com> > > WHITE TEA HEALTH BENEFITS <snipped>> …... White tea also contains a higher proportion of buds, which are covered with fine 'silvery' hairs that impart …. … Researchers at the LPI tested four types of white tea … …. many of the expected polyphenols, some of which were present at higher concentrations than in green tea brewed under the same conditions. Other constituents, such as caffeine, also were present at higher levels in white tea. …<snipped> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 21, 2007 Report Share Posted August 21, 2007 The reference to `silvery' hairs is to the specific type of white tea. I am glad they tested at least 4 types. I interested in what the 4 types tested differently at. White teas have a wide range of taste differences as well as caffeine levels. San Chemical Services, (where Roussin did his kombucha testing) analysis Our `silvery' hairs' [silver Needle White Tea Kombucha] and it tested three times the amount of gluconic acid typically found in kombucha. They also tested another silver needle kombucha mushroom tea that had been fermented with oak chips. It too, had higher marks than the typical kombucha ferment but not as great as the silver needle white tea. Silver Needle White Tea Kombucha Analysis http://tinyurl.com/36hfq3 <http://tinyurl.com/36hfq3> I would like to see if more people use white tea (silver needle) and still have the wonderful effectgs as their regular kombucha Maybe have a poll of the type of tea people use in their kombucha Ed Kasper, LAc www.HappyHerbalist.com <http://www.HappyHerbalist.com> > > WHITE TEA HEALTH BENEFITS <snipped>> …... White tea also contains a higher proportion of buds, which are covered with fine 'silvery' hairs that impart …. … Researchers at the LPI tested four types of white tea … …. many of the expected polyphenols, some of which were present at higher concentrations than in green tea brewed under the same conditions. Other constituents, such as caffeine, also were present at higher levels in white tea. …<snipped> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I didn't even know there was such a thing as " white tea. " If I wanted to try a brew using white tea, do I just look for " white tea " ? Is Silver Needle White Tea a type of tea or a brand? I would definitely try brewing with this type of tea if I knew more about it. TIA -- April The Lotus rises from the mud and dirt Sweet Lotus Creations www.sweetlotuscreations.com On 8/21/07, Ed Kasper <eddy@...> wrote: > > > I would like to see if more people use white tea (silver needle) and > still have the wonderful effectgs as their regular kombucha > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I didn't even know there was such a thing as " white tea. " If I wanted to try a brew using white tea, do I just look for " white tea " ? Is Silver Needle White Tea a type of tea or a brand? I would definitely try brewing with this type of tea if I knew more about it. TIA -- April The Lotus rises from the mud and dirt Sweet Lotus Creations www.sweetlotuscreations.com On 8/21/07, Ed Kasper <eddy@...> wrote: > > > I would like to see if more people use white tea (silver needle) and > still have the wonderful effectgs as their regular kombucha > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I love to use Celestial Seasonings Organic Vanilla Apple White for my KT. I’ m not sure if it is the Silver White Needle one you are talking about, but we love the taste. It’s even better after the second fermentation, so mild and smooth and it seems to be just as my black tea KT does in the body. I also like the Numi Organic Tropical White. It is very fruity and has the white tea in it. We have found red, white or black teas to be our favorites, because the green tea seems to develop an alcohol-type sensation or feeling when we drink it. It seems as if it has like, 1% alcohol in it. Hard to explain. :-) I haven’t had that reaction with black or white tea or even herbal teas. Chrissie May you always live with the knowledge of the Father's joy and delight in YOU!! Steve, Chrissie & boys Homeschoolin' and Lovin' It! First Class Skagit County firstclassskagitcounty.org <http://www.firstclassskagitcounty.org/> Re: White Tea health Benefits I would like to see if more people use white tea (silver needle) and still have the wonderful effectgs as their regular kombucha Maybe have a poll of the type of tea people use in their kombucha Ed Kasper, LAc www.HappyHerbalist.com < http://www.HappyHerbalist.com <http://www.HappyHerbalist.com> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 22, 2007 Report Share Posted August 22, 2007 I love to use Celestial Seasonings Organic Vanilla Apple White for my KT. I’ m not sure if it is the Silver White Needle one you are talking about, but we love the taste. It’s even better after the second fermentation, so mild and smooth and it seems to be just as my black tea KT does in the body. I also like the Numi Organic Tropical White. It is very fruity and has the white tea in it. We have found red, white or black teas to be our favorites, because the green tea seems to develop an alcohol-type sensation or feeling when we drink it. It seems as if it has like, 1% alcohol in it. Hard to explain. :-) I haven’t had that reaction with black or white tea or even herbal teas. Chrissie May you always live with the knowledge of the Father's joy and delight in YOU!! Steve, Chrissie & boys Homeschoolin' and Lovin' It! First Class Skagit County firstclassskagitcounty.org <http://www.firstclassskagitcounty.org/> Re: White Tea health Benefits I would like to see if more people use white tea (silver needle) and still have the wonderful effectgs as their regular kombucha Maybe have a poll of the type of tea people use in their kombucha Ed Kasper, LAc www.HappyHerbalist.com < http://www.HappyHerbalist.com <http://www.HappyHerbalist.com> > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Uncle Lee's Organic White tea (Bai Mu Dan)with natural Lemongrass and Jasmin Flavor is very pleasant. I mix it half and half with green tea for making kombucha, it produces a very delightful flavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Uncle Lee's Organic White tea (Bai Mu Dan)with natural Lemongrass and Jasmin Flavor is very pleasant. I mix it half and half with green tea for making kombucha, it produces a very delightful flavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 23, 2007 Report Share Posted August 23, 2007 Uncle Lee's Organic White tea (Bai Mu Dan)with natural Lemongrass and Jasmin Flavor is very pleasant. I mix it half and half with green tea for making kombucha, it produces a very delightful flavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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