A Chinese tea made with leaves that are processed to let 'em wilt slightly and lose the "grassy" taste OF green tea, during the time that undergoing minimal oxidation. White tea has higher levels OF antioxidants, less caffeine, and has moreanti-viral, anti-bacterial qualities than green tea. It also has more of the amino acid theanine than green and black teas, which is believed to have relaxing and mood enhancing properties.