Tea 101
An Introduction to Tea.
All "Tea" Comes From One Plant.
While tea has several thousand varieties, most people don’t realize all teas come from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis, the tea plant. However, there are really just five basic tea types: White, Green, Oolong, Black and Pu’erh (pronounced poo-ERR). To be considered a true tea, it HAS to come from the Camellia Sinensis plant. So, teas made from herbs (like chamomile), fruits (like apple), spices (like cinnamon), or botanicals (like jasmine) are not really tea, but rather are called tisanes (pronounced tuh-ZAN).
Tea Processing.
To better understand the processing of teas, think about a piece of fruit, like an apple. . .
Tea Types.
White, Green, Oolong, Black, and Pu’Ehr. Let’s look at each type in more detail. . .
How to Brew a Cup of Masala Chai.
You’re just minutes away from creamy and delicious.
Tea, Water, Temperature, Time. It’s as simple and as complex as that.
Health Benefits of Tea.
Recent research suggests that tea and tea flavonoids may play important roles in various areas of health. Every day, new findings from the international scientific community lend credibility to tea’s healthy properties. . .
References:
- Five Types of Tea, Tony Noto, June 24, 2020, https://uptownteashop.com/blogs/teatalk/five-styles-of-tea-from-a-single-plant
- The Making Of Tea, Harsh Maur, December 7, 2016, https://teafloor.com/blog/the-making-of-tea/