Tea Varieties
by Chad Tweed
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Tea is a beloved drink for many people all over the world.
The English are probably the most well known tea drinkers,
but drinking tea has become a relaxing ritual for many
others as well. There are more than 3,000 varieties of tea
for you to choose from when you settle down to brew a cup.
There are a number of tea categories including: (1) black
tea, (2) oolong tea, (3) white tea, (4) compressed teas,
(5) flavored teas, and (6) green tea. Herbal teas are
another category and they contain at least one plant.
Black tea is one of the most commonly consumed teas
and is accountable for most of the tea sales in the world.
A black tea will have a full and robust flavor and is
favored for its aromatic qualities. Black tea is generally
served with a bit of sugar and milk, but this will vary
depending where in the world it is consumed. Black tea
is often combined with other milder teas to tone down
its flavor.
Oolong tea is made from the mature leaves of a plant
grown in Thailand. It is considered to be a semi-
fermented tea. Expert tea drinkers believe that oolong
tea should never be blended with other teas and enjoyed
entirely on its own.
Green tea is believed by many to be the healthiest tea. It
is green in color, not fermented and is full of stimulants
and other healthy ingredients. It~s often used to cleanse
the palate so is served after meals, and cream and sugar
are not added.
Flavored teas are growing in popularity and give a lift to
green, black, and oolong teas. You can add spices, flowers,
or even dried fruit. Some of the most widely enjoyed are
jasmine, vanilla, ginger, mango, and lemon teas. Adding a
bit of sugar or honey can give it even more zest. This
gives a bit of sweetness to a busy day. Try a number of
them until you find a few favorites.
You~ll find tea served in most cafes and restaurants
around the world. If you~re traveling to a different
country you may want to try some different teas that
you aren~t able to purchase at home. As tea grows in
popularity it may soon rival coffee as the beverage of
choice among adults.
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