Posts Tagged ‘infused tea’

Learning about Multiple Tea Infusions

Chinese herbal teaPeople 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 and the process of making green tea, loose black tea, oolong tea, and 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.

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Afternoon Tea – It is different from “High Tea”

High TeaWhen looking at tea, two primary times of the day are when most people consume it, early in the morning and then again in the afternoon.  The Camellia sinensis plant produces leaves and based on the way they are processed, the result is , black tea, white tea, and oolong tea.  To make unique flavors, various flavorings are added, which would include mint, melon, vanilla, and more.  For Earl Grey tea, Bergamot oil is added, giving it a spicy flavoring.

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