White tea is known to be one of the most delicate tea varieties because it is so minimally processed. White tea is harvested before the tea plant's leaves open fully, when the young buds are still covered by fine white hairs, hence the name “white” tea. White tea has a very delicate flavor, slightly sweet to taste. Whilst some can find green tea somewhat 'grassy' in flavor, white tea is a lighter tea taste and doesn't have this issue. The light taste means that you'll often find this tea comes in floral and fruity blends. While white tea may not have any macronutrients (nutrients such as fat or protein that our body needs in large amounts), it does contain many antioxidants, including as polyphenols, flavonoids, and tannins. Since white tea is minimally processed, it has more antioxidants than many other types of tea.