Cultivating black tea gardens

black teaThe tea market has forever been changed because of black tea.  In the past five to ten years, this type of exotic tea is now rated as the most popular in the world.  In the United States alone, of all tea consumed, 80% is some variety of black tea.

The bold flavor and aroma are different from green tea, making it a fresh new choice loved by millions of people.

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The inside scoop on green tea

Green teaIn the past several years, the level of popularity for green tea has grown tremendously.  While this Chinese herbal tea has been enjoyed by people in Asia for hundreds of years, only in the past five years or so has the rest of the world been catching up.

Since its discovery, this herbal tea has been known by people in China, Taiwan, and Japan to provide a variety of healing properties.  However, modern medicine and research has now taken what Asian people believed and proven them to be right.  Studies show that green tea is extremely beneficial for health but even so, it is seldom recommended by conventional doctors to patients.

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How is Tea REALLY Decaffeinated?

Decaffeinated teaFor one reason or another, the process associated with decaffeinated tea has long been misunderstood, not just by consumers who enjoy tea but also by experts in the tea industry.  In fact, a recently released publication that was written by a professional in this industry provided inaccurate information specific to the process of making decaffeinated tea.

With so much wrong information being circulated, most people in the tea industry are now analyzing their own understanding of decaffeinated tea processing to uncover the truth.  Without doubt, one person that can answer questions and make the process clear is Joe Simrany who is the Tea Association of the USA’s president, an authority when it comes to tea.  Read the rest of this entry »

Green Tea Plucking – Knowing When they are Best

Green teaChinese 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.

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The precise art of white Persian melon tea

loose white teaOne 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.

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