Tea Types. Enjoy The ChoicesThere are various tea types available to purchase and drink. I was reminded of this while I was walking along the streets of Greenwich Village, in New York City, and wandered upon a small tea store. Mixing and matching different teas to your personal taste was encouraged. I still remember the aroma of when I walked in the store that day. There are several methods used to process tea according to the type being produced, such as green, white and black. The following are some of the processing methods:
WhiteWhite tea is made from buds and young leaves of the tea plant.They are steamed or fired to inactivate polyphenol oxidase (process that gives tea its color), and then dried. It is the least processed. GreenGreen tea is made from more mature tea leaves than white tea.The tea leaves may be withered prior to steaming or firing and undergoes minimal oxidation. OolongOolong teas are “bruised” to allow the release of some of the polphenol oxidase present in the leaves.Oolong teas are allowed to oxidize to a greater extent than white or green teas, but for less time than black teas. They are also heated and dried. Black TeaThese tea leaves are fully rolled or broken to maximize the interaction between catechins and polyphenol oxidase (process that gives the color).The tea is dried by the process of withering and undergoes the most processing. Who knew all this that day while browsing the tea store. I just was happy to see and smell all the new flavors. Look At What We Found:Here Are Additional Tea Information Articles For Your Enjoyment!Looking for Tea Facts?Find Types of Chinese Tea Learn About Pu-erh Tea What is Flowering Tea? What is Bubble Tea? Looking for Rishi Tea? Return from Tea Types to my Homepage |