What are the differences between old white tea and new white tea?

In recent years, it has become very popular to drink old white tea, so what is the difference between new white tea and old white tea?

First of all, the appearance and aroma of the tea are different. New white tea generally refers to the spring tea of the Ming Dynasty in the current year, the tea leaves are brownish-green or gray-green, and full of white hair. Therefore, a good white tea will definitely have a milli fragrance, and it will also be mixed with a sweet fragrance and a green tea taste; The old white tea looks dark brown and slightly dull, but it can still be distinguished from the tea leaves, and you can smell the faint fragrance of aging, which is thick but not turbid.

Secondly, the color and taste of the tea soup are different. The new white tea has obvious fragrance, fresh taste, light taste, and green tea taste, fresh and pleasant; The soup of old white tea is darker and amber. The aroma is quiet and slightly fragrant, the head bubble has a faint taste of traditional Chinese medicine, there is obvious jujube fragrance, and the taste is mellow.

Thirdly, the degree of brewing resistance of tea is different. New white tea can be brewed according to personal habits, and generally can be brewed about six brews; Old white tea is very resistant to brewing, and it can reach more than a dozen bubbles under the ordinary brewing method, and it still tastes good in the back. Old white tea can also be used to brew and drink, and the flavor is unique.

In addition, old white tea should undergo a long period of oxidation, and the tea properties are softer than that of new white tea, and it is considered to have better antipyretic, heatstroke, detoxification, and sterilization effects.

New white tea and old white tea have their own tastes, so how should they be distinguished? What problems should I pay attention to when choosing old white tea?

The color of old white tea will be darker, the green will be less and less, the color of the tea soup will be darker and darker, the aroma will gradually appear medicinal aroma, the grass fragrance will become lighter and lighter, and the health care effect will be better and better.

The differences between old white tea and white tea are as follows:

1. They are stored for different times. One year of tea, three years of medicine, seven years of treasure. In general, the longer the white tea is stored, the more mellow the taste and the stronger the aroma.

White tea that has been stored for more than three years can be called old white tea. During these three years, the substances inside the tea continue to age, accumulating strength.

2. They look different. The new white tea is not long due to the time from picking to making to storage, and it still has a youthful and energetic feeling. For example, the white silver needle that has just come out, ** white hair like snow, the luster is textured, and the tender green bud body is tightly wrapped inside, full of vitality.

And the old Baihao silver needle, Baihao is still there, but the color of the bud body is slightly deep, quite a bit of Lao Suo fishing, and the feeling of a stable state of mind is positive.

3. Different aromas and different tastes between new white tea and old white tea. The aroma of new white tea is more energetic and fresh. Take the New Year Shou Mei as an example, it will have an obvious fragrance, which is extraordinarily rich, and there is a faint fresh floral fragrance.

The aroma of old white tea is slightly mellow, with a calm herbal fragrance, and a suitable shade of stale and trembling fragrance. Especially the good quality of the old shou mei cake, there is also a trace of precious jujube fragrance.

The taste of the new white tea is fresh and soft, and the tomato reed is a mouthful, with a hint of coolness, as refreshing and sweet as a mountain spring. Take the Baihao silver needle of the year as an example, the taste is refreshing, the pulp is full, homeopathic into the throat, and the aftertaste is endless. The taste of old white tea is even softer, more mellow, more warm, and the tea soup is thick and smooth, mellow, just like a gentle and elegant son, who is rich in learning and five cars.

The choice of old white tea or new tea needs to be decided according to individual tastes and needs. The following are the features and advantages and disadvantages of both for reference:

1.Old White Tea:

Advantages: The taste of old white tea is mellow and the tea flavor is strong, which is suitable for friends who like to drink strong tea. Due to the long-term storage, the aroma and taste of old white tea will be richer, and it has a certain collection value.

Disadvantages: Relatively high because old white tea needs to be stored for a certain amount of time to reach the best quality. At the same time, it is necessary to keep the environment dry and well ventilated during storage, otherwise the quality of tea will be affected.

2.New Tea:

Advantages: The taste of new tea is sweet, with a natural floral fragrance, suitable for friends who are used to drinking green tea or flower tea. The taste of new tea is refreshing, relatively low, and easy to buy.

Disadvantages: Compared with old white tea, the taste and aroma of new tea may be relatively simple, but high-quality new tea can also provide excellent taste and aroma experience.

In conclusion, the choice between old white tea and new tea needs to be decided according to individual tastes and needs. If you like a strong taste and collection value, you can consider choosing old white tea; If you like a refreshing taste and a lower **, you can choose a new tea. Of course, you can also choose the right white tea for yourself according to your preferences and tea quality.

It depends on your personal taste, which flavor you prefer. Freshness, coolness, moistness, and sweetness are the distinctive characteristics of new white tea. Mellow, sweet, smooth and strong are the obvious characteristics of old white tea.

But no matter which one you choose, the brand should be right, the taste of different tea-making processes is different, it is recommended to choose the tea made by traditional technology, and try to choose a brand. Now there are many brands of white tea, such as Pinpinxiang, Master Bai, Dingqian Pibai, Green Snow Buds and so on.