Tea Varieties
by Chad Tweed
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Tea is a drink that people from all over the world enjoy.
We usually think of it as an English ritual but it~s
certainly not limited to them. There are a number of teas
that can help you sit back and just enjoy. In fact there
are 3,000 or more that people of all ethnicity enjoy.
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.
Most tea that people drink is a black tea. It is vibrant,
full-flavored and the aroma is heavenly. Many like it
served with sugar and milk, depending on their country of
origin. Some tea drinkers even dilute black tea with a
milder blend to cut the strong 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 growing in popularity and give a lift to
green, black, and oolong teas. You can add spices, flowers,
or even dried fruit. Some of the most widely enjoyed are
jasmine, vanilla, ginger, mango, and lemon teas. Adding a
bit of sugar or honey can give it even more zest. This
gives a bit of sweetness to a busy day. Try a number of
them until you find a few favorites.
You~ll find tea served in most cafes and restaurants
around the world. If you~re traveling to a different
country you may want to try some different teas that
you aren~t able to purchase at home. As tea grows in
popularity it may soon rival coffee as the beverage of
choice among adults.
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