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Tea Varieties
by Chad Tweed
http://www.yahoo.com
Tea is one of the most popular beverages that is served
everywhere around the world. Drinking tea is a very
personal experience that has been perfected by England
and other countries. There are many different varieties
and types of tea that you can choose from when you
brew yourself a cup of this relaxing drink. Throughout
the world there are over 3,000 teas that are consumed
by people of all races.
Tea is easily divided into several distinct categories that
will help you break down them down into identifiable
groups. These categories are (1) black tea, (2) oolong
tea, (3) white tea, (4) compressed teas, (5) flavored teas,
and (6) green tea. You can also purchase herbal teas
that are made from plants or a combination of plants.
Black tea is one of the most commonly consumed teas
and is accountable for most of the tea sales in the world.
A black tea will have a full and robust flavor and is
favored for its aromatic qualities. Black tea is generally
served with a bit of sugar and milk, but this will vary
depending where in the world it is consumed. Black tea
is often combined with other milder teas to tone down
its flavor.
Oolong tea is made from the mature leaves of a plant
grown in Thailand. It is considered to be a semi-
fermented tea. Expert tea drinkers believe that oolong
tea should never be blended with other teas and enjoyed
entirely on its own.
Green tea is believed by many to be the healthiest tea. It
is green in color, not fermented and is full of stimulants
and other healthy ingredients. It~s often used to cleanse
the palate so is served after meals, and cream and sugar
are not added.
Flavored teas are becoming more and more popular for
the flavor burst that they bring to green, black, or
oolong teas. There are many different flavors that you
can add to these teas that include spices, flowers, or
dried fruits. Some flavor sensations that are popular are
Jasmine tea, Vanilla tea, Ginger tea, Mango tea, and
Lemon tea. Many people add a touch of sugar or honey
to their flavored teas to give them a sweet treat to enjoy
during a busy day. Experiment with several flavored
teas to see which ones are your favorites.
Cafes and restaurants all over the world serve tea. Any
time you visit new countries, consider sampling some of
their teas that you may not find at home. Tea is becoming
more popular and may overtake coffee as adult~s favorite
drink.
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