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Tea Varieties
by Chad Tweed
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Tea is a beloved drink for many people all over the world.
The English are probably the most well known tea drinkers,
but drinking tea has become a relaxing ritual for many
others as well. There are more than 3,000 varieties of tea
for you to choose from when you settle down to brew a cup.
The main categories of tea are; (1) black, (2) oolong, (3)
white, (4) compressed, (5) flavored, and (6) green. There
are also a number of herbal varieties made from plants or
mixes 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.
Thailand is the origin of oolong tea. It~s known as a semi-
fermented drink. Connoisseurs don~t think it should be
blended with other teas, but only consumed as is.
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.
Most international cafes and restaurants offer tea. It~s a
lot of fun to try them as you travel the world as you won~t
always find them at home. At the rate it~s growing,
drinking tea may overtake the coffee ritual.
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