The scoop on white tea
Without doubt, drinking delicate white tea is a hot trend but while it might be deemed “new tea” in westernized countries, it has actually been around since the beginning of the Tang Dynasty in China, 618 AD. From there, white tea continued to be a favorite choice into the Song Dynasty.
When looking for green tea and Chinese black tea, you would have no trouble locating quality but when it comes to shopping for Chinese white tea, things become challenging. In addition to being rare, loose white tea is also more expensive. The reason is that this type of tea is harvested just once a year and it requires special handling and processing.
Why Jasmine Tea is Different from Other Tea
Whether you drink tea all the time or are just becoming acquainted with it, you should try Jasmine tea. Of all Chinese tea, this is one of the most popular, a type of tea that was first discovered in the Sung Dynasty some 700 years ago. Workers found that by hand plucking the leaves just prior to blooming, an amazing flavor was produced.
Once the leaves are plucked, they must be kept in a cool place until nighttime. At that point, the full flavor and fragrance are released. Next, petals of the Jasmine plant are added to the dry tealeaves. As the leaves dry, they begin to absorb the fragrance of the Jasmine petals. Typically, Jasmine tea is scented this way up to three times and for higher grades, scented even more. Today, this process is often done automatically with machinery whereas in the old days, it was all done by hand.
Drinking White Tea the Right Way
Tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, following water. While many people love tea, a large number of people are still unaware of all the varieties and blends. The biggest challenge is choosing one that is loved most. Read the rest of this entry »
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Prevent and Fight Disease with Oolong Tea
Unique Quality of Wu Long Tea
Again, the formal name of this variety is Wu Long Tea although you would likely find it sold as oolong. For this tea, the leaves are only oxidized partially, which is done by using controlled but varying levels of heat. Just as with loose green tea and loose black that offers a nice flavor and health benefits, oolong also has the same characteristics.
China remains the top producer of Wu Long Tea but with growing consumer demand, it is now grown in other regions of the world.
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Fighting Cancer with a Cup of Tea
Over the past 5,000 years, people from Asia and India have known that drinking green tea is beneficial to health. In fact, a Zen priest documented this information in a book called “Book of Tea”, written in the 12th century. This book provided details as to how green tea can improve function of five vital organs to include the brain and heart. In addition, the priest showed that green tea helps with specific illnesses such as Beriberi Disease and Urinary Tract infections. Considered a multipurpose natural treatment, green tea has grown in popularity around the world.
