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    Virgin White Tea is completely untouched by hand, making this highly prized. The tea has been shown to have high level of antioxidants, no insecticide or pesticide residue, and a very low caffeine content. by: hundungoda Views[314] The only part of the human anatomy that ever touched the tea were the lips of the Emperor. by: hundungoda Views[196] In ancient China the tender leaves would to be caught in golden bowls by: hundungoda Views[245] White-gloved women (historically virgins) cut the untouched leaves with small golden scissors. The ancient Chinese tea masters must have understood that the oils and sweat on the hands of the tea pickers would affect the delicate leaves. by: hundungoda Views[256] During the 5th and 6th centuries, in the dynasties of Emperors Tsong and Tsang, the Chinese mandarins employed virgins to harvest white tea. The most delicate part of the leaf makes the pure white 'virgin' tea. by: hundungoda Views[296]
     

    Photos: Handunugoda Tea Plantation; Virgin White Tea

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