Description
An extract from minimally processed Camellia sinensis white tea (young leaf buds dried without fermentation or pan-firing). Distinct from green tea and black tea extracts. The minimal processing preserves a characteristic polyphenol profile with high EGCG and methylxanthine content alongside lower oxidation products than green tea.
Pale yellow to light tan free-flowing powder. Highly water-soluble.
We supply food-grade White Tea Extract from manufacturers in China holding ISO, Halal, Kosher and other certifications relevant to the product and production.
Common market grades include White Tea 4:1 Powder (the beverage workhorse), 10:1 concentrate, 40 percent Polyphenols (standard supplement grade), 60 percent Polyphenols, and 90 percent Polyphenols (premium grade). EGCG-specific standardization is available for premium positioning.
Bulk and reduced-MOQ shipments. Batch-level COA covering total polyphenols, total catechins, EGCG content (HPLC), caffeine content, residual solvents, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbiology.
Introduction
White tea is produced from young Camellia sinensis leaf buds and adjacent leaves, dried with minimal processing (no fermentation, no pan-firing). The resulting tea is among the highest in EGCG and total catechins among commercial tea types and retains a distinctive flavor profile.
Industrial production of the extract proceeds by hot-water extraction of dried white tea, followed by concentration, decaffeination (optional), and spray-drying. Premium grades use selected single-origin material from Fujian and other premium tea-producing regions.
Recognized as a permitted food ingredient in essentially all jurisdictions; tea is a long-established food.
Strategic positioning emphasizes premium cosmetic and beauty applications where the white tea provenance is a strong marketing position, alongside premium supplement and beverage uses. The premium positioning supports prices meaningfully above green tea extract for comparable EGCG content.
Where it is used
- Premium anti-aging and antioxidant dietary supplements
- Premium cosmetic skincare: white tea is a signature anti-aging skincare positioning
- Functional beverages: premium ready-to-drink white tea and wellness drinks
- Sports nutrition: pre-workout and thermogenic positioning
- Beauty-from-within and nutricosmetic supplements
- Hair-care formulations and natural personal care
- Weight-management supplements differentiated from green tea
Technical data
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Appearance | Pale yellow to light tan free-flowing powder |
| Total Polyphenols (UV) | 40% / 60% / 90% (grade dependent) |
| Total Catechins | ≥ 50% of polyphenols |
| EGCG content | ≥ 30% (90% polyphenol grade) |
| Caffeine content | typically 4% to 8% (or ≤ 0.5% decaf) |
| Loss on drying | ≤ 5.0% |
| Heavy metals (as Pb) | ≤ 2 mg/kg |
| Source | Camellia sinensis young leaf buds (minimally processed) |
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