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4 Types of Tea: How is Each One Made
Summary:
The truth about the four popular types of tea is explained in this article. Learn
how each flavour is created and served.
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Tea is one of the most popular after food drinks in the world, but still very few
people are aware that there are four inherently different flavours and types of tea
one can find in every supermarket. Each tea is made out of different ingredients and
each tea has its advantages and disadvantages. I will explain.
What you should always remember is that there are only four types of tea.
1) Black tea
2) Green tea
3) White tea
4) Oolong tea
All these are made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis, also known as the tea
plant. Other herbal infusions such as chamomile tea, ginger tea or red tea made of
rooibos leaves are disqualified as types of tea since the tea plant is not involved
in their making. The difference between the four tea variations lies in the process
of making them. In addition, each type of tea has another flavor and various health
benefits.
1) Black Tea
The strong flavored burnt Sienna colored hot beverage is the most popular type of
tea in the West. Either served with a squeeze of lemon or added milk and a cube of
sugar, the cup of black tea is part of daily tea ceremonies that take place
worldwide. Black tea is made of heavily oxidized Camellia sinensis leaves. When
served plain, it contains no calories, carbohydrates, or fats. A cup of black tea
contains more caffeine than any other types of tea but less than in any cup of
coffee.
2) Green Tea
The lightly oxidized tea has been popular in China, Japan and Korea for centuries.
Recently, rumors on its health benefits increased its popularity in the West as
well. It has been proven that drinking green tea can lower cholesterol, prevent
cancer, increase metabolic rates and be helpful in variety of other conditions and
illnesses. The green tea is lightly oxidized, dried, but not fermented. It is
usually served plain, without sugar or milk. Since some of the green tea variants
taste a bit bitter, it should be brewed in lower temperature than the boiling point.
3) White Tea
White tea is rarer and more expensive than the other types of teas mentioned above.
Originated in the Fujian province of china, the white tea is made of young Camellia
sinensis leaves, which go through a long process of steaming or frying, inactivate
fermenting and drying. Since the leaves are harvested while the buds are still
covered by white hair, it is called white tea. White tea has the most delicate,
sweet taste than the other types of tea. Moreover, it contains the smallest amount
of caffeine and the largest amount of antioxidant that help prevent cancer.
4) Oolong Tea
The traditional Chinese tea is the common companion of Chinese foods such as dim sum
and chop suey in American Chinese restaurants. The oolong tea, black dragon in
Chinese, got its name after its long, dark distinguished leaves that look like wild
black dragons when brewed. The unique taste of the oolong tea is achieved by a long
process that includes sun drying of the Camellia sinensis leaves, light oxidization,
cooling and drying processes. The result is a lighter flavor than the popular black
tea and stronger than the delicate green tea.
Article Body:
Tea is one of the most popular after food drinks in the world, but still very few
people are aware that there are four inherently different flavours and types of tea
one can find in every supermarket. Each tea is made out of different ingredients and
each tea has its advantages and disadvantages. I will explain.
What you should always remember is that there are only four types of tea.
1) Black tea
2) Green tea
3) White tea
4) Oolong tea
All these are made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis, also known as the tea
plant. Other herbal infusions such as chamomile tea, ginger tea or red tea made of
rooibos leaves are disqualified as types of tea since the tea plant is not involved
in their making. The difference between the four tea variations lies in the process
of making them. In addition, each type of tea has another flavor and various health
benefits.
1) Black Tea
The strong flavored burnt Sienna colored hot beverage is the most popular type of
tea in the West. Either served with a squeeze of lemon or added milk and a cube of
sugar, the cup of black tea is part of daily tea ceremonies that take place
worldwide. Black tea is made of heavily oxidized Camellia sinensis leaves. When
served plain, it contains no calories, carbohydrates, or fats. A cup of black tea
contains more caffeine than any other types of tea but less than in any cup of
coffee.
2) Green Tea
The lightly oxidized tea has been popular in China, Japan and Korea for centuries.
Recently, rumors on its health benefits increased its popularity in the West as
well. It has been proven that drinking green tea can lower cholesterol, prevent
cancer, increase metabolic rates and be helpful in variety of other conditions and
illnesses. The green tea is lightly oxidized, dried, but not fermented. It is
usually served plain, without sugar or milk. Since some of the green tea variants
taste a bit bitter, it should be brewed in lower temperature than the boiling point.
3) White Tea
White tea is rarer and more expensive than the other types of teas mentioned above.
Originated in the Fujian province of china, the white tea is made of young Camellia
sinensis leaves, which go through a long process of steaming or frying, inactivate
fermenting and drying. Since the leaves are harvested while the buds are still
covered by white hair, it is called white tea. White tea has the most delicate,
sweet taste than the other types of tea. Moreover, it contains the smallest amount
of caffeine and the largest amount of antioxidant that help prevent cancer.
4) Oolong Tea
The traditional Chinese tea is the common companion of Chinese foods such as dim sum
and chop suey in American Chinese restaurants. The oolong tea, black dragon in
Chinese, got its name after its long, dark distinguished leaves that look like wild
black dragons when brewed. The unique taste of the oolong tea is achieved by a long
process that includes sun drying of the Camellia sinensis leaves, light oxidization,
cooling and drying processes. The result is a lighter flavor than the popular black
tea and stronger than the delicate green tea.
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