Archive for the ‘Loose Leaf Tea’ Category
Green Tea Plucking – Knowing When they are Best
Chinese green tea is without doubt among the most loved beverages in the world. While it was initially a drink found in Asia, enjoyed by the Chinese and Japanese for 3,000 years, it has now been deemed a vital part of the western world. Asia still produces the most green tea and today, you will find hundreds of varieties of green tea, as well as different grades.
The precise art of white Persian melon tea
One of the fastest growing teas is Chinese white tea. Although this particular variety of tea has been enjoyed throughout Asia for thousands of years, it has only been within the past few years that people in westernized countries are learning about its wonderful flavor.
Since white tea is only harvested once a year, it is rare. Traditionally, loose white tea was for special occasions, such as the tea ceremony but today, it is enjoyed by people around the world as a daily beverage.
Tips to creating a great tea experience
We all know that tea is a great beverage but some people are still unaware of the pure satisfaction that comes from sipping on quality tea with rich, soothing flavor and health benefits.
Understanding a White Licorice Tea Garden
More and more, people all over the world are falling in love with flavored white tea. While this is still relatively new in the westernized world, it is growing in popularity. Of all tea, white tea is the mildest so when flavored, it makes an excellent choice.
White Tea Blends – Help in Choosing the Best
Today, one of the most popular types of tea is white tea. For hundreds of years, white tea was only consumed in Asian countries. Traditionally, this kind of tea was used only for tea ceremonies and other special occasions because it was so rare. However, with growing demand, more and more growers are now harvesting white tea, which makes it easier to find and more affordable.
Interestingly, Chinese white tea is grown from the Camellia sinensis plant, which is the same plant that loose black tea, loose green tea, and loose oolong tea come from but white tea is only harvested once a year, early in spring. In addition, white tea leaves are harvested prior to the leaves opening all the way and it uses the buds, which are covered with “white hair”, thus the name. Because of this, white tea is very mild and since it goes through minimal processes, this kind of tea is unfermented.












