Types of Tea Leaves | Varieties of Tea Leaves
16.06.2023 - 07:03
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So, when you were enjoying that hot cup of tea in the morning, did you think what might be its type? Well, there are more varieties of tea than you can think of! Nothing relaxes one out like a hot cup of tea. But as there are are many types of tea leaves, how to pick the best one out? This article will help you to choose the best from different Types of Tea Leaves!
Black tea is popular in India, China, Japan, Sri Lanka, and Nepal. India ranks as the second-largest tea producer in the world. Black tea is one of the most common types of tea leaves and comes from the Camellia sinensis plant, just like other ‘true teas.’ It has a strong flavor, dark appearance, and higher caffeine content. The season and place also affect the taste of tea, where the plant grows. It comes in many varieties.
Green tea is made from fresh or withered leaves of Camellia Sinensis plant. After picking, the leaves go through the process of rapid heating to stop oxidation. This keeps the leaves green and helps in keeping the taste fresh, light, and slightly grassy.
Different types of green teas have distinct tastes, that range from fruity to nutty to almost like seaweed. The flavor depends on the place where tea grows and also on the processing method. The most common types of green teas are:
Also popular as Wulong or ‘black dragon’ tea, oolong tea is semi-oxidize to 10-90%. It can be green or brown with different flavors. The varieties of oolong tea include:
Pu’erh is another Chinese tea variety. It mainly grows in the Yunnan Province of China and more expensive than other true teas. The tea comes from the leaves and stems of the Camellia Sinensis plant. This variety popularly sells in the form of cake, brick, or dry leaves.
After harvesting, the leaves