Types of Chinese Tea
There are many types of Chinese tea. It has a rich history and Chinese culture is heavily centered on and around it.
- There are approximately twenty provinces in China that produce tea.
- The tea bushes are cultivated high up in the mountains.The reason is that this is the only place it can be done properly and in the right temperature.
Different Types
Some of these you have probably heard about already.
Green
Is also known as Dragon Well. These tea leaves are picked fresh and do not undergo fermentation.
They need to keep their original color and taste, which is the way most people prefer it.
Black
It is fully fermented. This is the only way to give them the strongest flavor, and the flavor lasts much longer.
Oolong
Is one which undergoes a partial fermentation. This type is unique in the fact that it contains the characteristics of both green and black tea.
The flavor is a bit different. This tea makes for an excellent middle ground.
There
are a number of different varieties of Chinese tea, some of which are
scented. There are
certainly more than the three listed here.
I think you will find they boost your spirits. It might also give you the push you need to make it through the day!
I think tea has a tendency to do whatever you need it to do.
