[Zoom]
> There are so many green and white teas on the market, it is difficult to
> ascertain which is the most authentic in terms of purity of the tea. I
> haven't seen any studies that comparies that various teas in terms of which
> brand are least processed and have the most authentic leaves with minimal
> processing. Does anyone know where I can find this info?

[Michael]
Freshness is a bigger issue, I think. You will get fresh, well kept green
tea with pedigree from <http://silkroadteas.com/>. (Don't forget that final
"s" in the URL or you will pull up the wrong web site.) They have a
selection from most areas of China.

Authenticity can of course mean many things. Adulterated, or not. From the
region and of the type advertised, or not. Harvested in the year stated, or
not. If you are relatively new to green tea, I would recommend making sure
your green tea is fresh, and less on the other aspects. Adulteration is
rare. Also, brew at a lower temperature so as not to ruin the tea. (Green
tea brewed in boiling water is destroyed green tea; you will have prepared
something more akin to spinach soup.) Hit around 170 to start and work your
way up or down.

Don't buy green tea in supermarkets or grocery stores since they cannot and
will not keep it fresh.

Michael