白茶vs花草茶/养生茶：真茶与代用茶的本质区别

Many consumers can't distinguish white tea from herbal/tisane tea. Essential difference: white tea is 'true tea' — from Camellia sinensis, contains tea-specific compounds (polyphenols, caffeine, theanine); herbal tea is 'tisane' — from various plants (chrysanthemum, rose, goji etc.), contains no tea polyphenols or caffeine. Health comparison: white tea's antioxidant capacity (ORAC value) far exceeds most herbal teas; but herbal teas may have specific benefits white tea lacks (e.g., chrysanthemum for liver/eyes). Drinking advice: need energy → white tea (contains caffeine); need evening relaxation → herbal tea (no caffeine); daily wellness → white tea primary, herbal tea supplementary.