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Black Tea Black tea, the leaves are allowed to completely oxidize. Fully fermented, it contains more caffeine than other teas but still only half as much as coffee. Pu-erh Pu-erh can be made from black or green tea. Moisture is introduced to the dry, finished leaf to encourage decomposition over time. Pu-erh was traditionally aged in caves, although now it is usually buried underground. Aging is desireable as is the earthy aroma, fragrance & taste. Oolong It is also known as "Blue Tea". It is not as processed as black tea but more so than green tea, oxidation is stopped somewhere between. Although it has a taste more akin to green tea than to black tea, it does not have the stridently grassy vegetal notes that are typically found in green tea. The best Oolong has a fine nuance flavor profile. Green Tea Green tea is made from more mature tea leaves than white tea, and may be withered prior to steaming or firing. It is not fermented and, therefore, generally contains more antioxidants than other teas, except white, and less caffeine than oolong and black teas. It has a great potential health benefit since most nutrients and antioxidants are preserved. White White tea is made from the youngest buds, picked in Spring, before they are open and still covered in fine white hairs, it is the most natural of all teas. It utilizes the youngest leaves (new growth buds) that have undergone little to no processing and no oxidation. It has more antioxidants and less caffeine than Yellow "Yellow" tea is commonly used either as a term for high-quality tea served at the Imperial Court, or of special tea processed similarly to green tea, but with a slower drying phase. Chai Chai (pronounced as a single syllable and rhymes with 'pie') is the word for tea in many parts of the world. It is a centuries-old beverage which has played an important role in many cultures. People in India brew low-grade and broken-leaf tea or even CTC black tea with one spice, such as cardamom or ginger, along with milk and sugar. With a few rolling boils, the brew obtains a wonderful golden color and full body flavor. The spices used vary from region to region and among households in India. The most common are cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and pepper. Indian chai produces a warming, soothing effect, acts as a natural digestive aid and gives one a wonderful sense of well being. Artisan Teas Formed Teas English Favorites Tea Blends Tisane Tisane Blends Tea Gum Tea Spoons Tea Supplements |
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