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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.
Learning about Multiple Tea Infusions
People in China not only discovered tea but for more than 5,000 years, they have consumed it. During this time, the Chinese people have studied varieties of loose leaf tea, gaining a tremendous amount of knowledge.
Tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant and the process of making green tea, loose black tea, oolong tea, and white tea has been perfected. During this process, a variety of tea has been developed, which requires a process of infusion to ensure every cup is delicious, aromatic, and healthy.
Drinking Black Tea the Right Way
If you have never been much of a tea drinker and with so many people telling you how great that it is you decided to try, then you will find you have some incredible choices. While Chinese green tea has long been a favorite, Chinese black tea is growing in popularity for its full flavor. As you will discover, there are ways that you can enhance the experience you get from loose black tea.
Many expert tea drinkers from all over the world also enjoy a variety of teas to include black tea. Of course, the final product, which includes different flavors, as well as aroma and texture, varies depending on the country where it is grown, as well as region within that country.
Drinking Caffeinated Green Tea – A Personal Choice
Of all tea varieties sold today, green tea, with or without caffeine is the number one choice. Chinese green tea can be found in various forms at the local grocery store, pharmacy, or specialty tea shop. Because of the delicious flavor and medicinal properties, this makes a great choice, hot or cold with morning breakfast, visiting with friends, or even sitting outside at a ballgame.
Earl Grey Tea – Rich and Authentic Flavor
Earl Grey tea has a wonderful and unique smoky flavor and deep aroma that quickly draws people in. However, some people insist this type of tea is more citrus-like, which means the exact flavor and aroma is hard to define. When looking at Star Trek characters, this is the tea of choice for Captain Picard!
When talking about this type of healthy tea, remember that any type of black tea, even Chinese loose black tea that has bergamot flavoring would be considered “Earl Grey”. To make this type of tea, some tea companies actually use low quality tea, hoping the bergamot flavoring will mask the less than desirable flavor. While everyone drinks Earl Grey differently, most like a slice of lemon, which enhances the already great flavor.













