What Types of Teas are Out There?

Tea: An Introduction

Tea has been around for centuries, and it's still the beverage of choice for many people today. Tea is the second most drank beverage in the world, with water taking first place.

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It comes in a variety of different flavors, colors, and styles that allow you to choose what you want to drink based on your mood or taste preference.

Whether black tea is your favorite with its strong flavor, green tea with its light taste, herbal teas for the health benefits, or fun fruity teas, there are plenty of options out there! *Please Note: This article will be updated regularly to add more information and more relevant links to our products as we grow. Thank you for joining out journey!

The Tea Plant: Camellia sinensis

Camellia sinensis is the plant from which all tea comes from. It's a flowering species of evergreen. Some common names are: tea plant, tea shrub, or tee tree - not the same as the Melaleuca tree.

There are four verities of Camellia sinensis that are recognized:

• Chinese small leaf tea

• Chinese Western Yunnan Assam large leaf tea

• Indian Assam large leaf tea

• Chinese Southern Yunnan Assam large leaf tea

The leaves of this small shrub are dried and used to make black, green, oolong, and white teas. The leaves are used at different stages to produce several types of tea with varying qualities.

Leaves are hand picked every one to two weeks depending on the type of tea being processed.

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There are several types of teas, such as:

• Black tea

• Green tea

• Oolong tea

• White tea

• Pu-erh

In this post we'll talk about each of the teas - so make a cuppa and come join us on our tea journey! I know, chai, herbal, and fruity are not on that list. These teas are flavored and I have decided to make a whole other post about them, I will add the link to this post once it's ready.

Black Tea

Black tea.

Black tea is the most popular type of tea in the world. It's made from leaves that are oxidized, which gives it a strong flavor and dark red color.

It also has the highest caffeine content and is usually consumed with sugar, milk (milk alternatives), lemon, and carries some health benefits.

Types of black tea:

• Assam

• Darjeeling

• Ceylon

• Kenyan

Facts about black tea:

• China is the birthplace of black (red) tea

• Brought to Europe by the Dutch

• Called red tea Asia

• Has antioxidants

• has more caffeine than other teas

• Is said to have health benefits

Popular blends:

• English Breakfast

• Orange Pekoe

• Earl Grey

• Masala Chai

Check out our back tea selection here.

Green Tea

Green tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world, and for good reason. It's delicious, refreshing, and has a wide variety of health benefits. With its light and grassy notes, green tea is also low in calories and caffeine-free, making it a great choice for people who are looking for a healthy drink.

Green tea is best drank without adding sugar or milk (milk alternatives).

Types of green tea:

• Matcha

• Jasmine

• Sencha

• Hojicha

• Gyokuro

Facts about green tea:

• Little oxidation

• Low in caffeine

• Considered the healthiest beverage

• Has antioxidants

• It's also said to have health benefits

Popular blends:

• Jasmine Dragon Pearls

• Uji Matcha

• Matcha Iri Sencha

• Izu Matcha

Check out our green tea selection here.

Oolong Tea

Oolong is made by bruising the leaves and then allowing them to oxidize for a short period. This process gives oolong its unique flavor profile, which is somewhere between green tea and black tea.

There are many different types of oolong tea, each with its unique flavor profile. Some of the most popular oolong teas include Ti Kuan Yin, Da Hong Pao, and Wuyi Rock Tea.

Types of oolong tea:

• Iron Goddess of Mercy

• High Mountain Oolong

• Milk Oolong

Facts about oolong tea:

• Lowers blood sugars

• Lower in caffeine than green tea

• Has antioxidants like other teas

• Most commonly grown in China and Taiwan

Popular blends:

• Tie Guan Yin

• Wonder Ayrvedic Chai

• Berry Rose

• White Peach Oolong

Check out our Oolong selection here.

White Tea

White tea is the least processed type of tea, and as a result, it has a more delicate flavor than black tea or green tea. White tea can be brewed using steeping times ranging from 30 seconds to five minutes, depending on the desired strength.

High in antioxidants and consumed mostly without any additives like sugar, milk, etc.

Types of white tea:

• Yin Zhen Bai Hao - Silver Needle

• Bai Mu Dan - White Peony

• Gongmei

• Shou Mei

• Fujian New Craft

Facts about white tea:

• Traditionally harvested in mid-March to early April

• Leaves are dried using natural sunlight

• When brewed it has a light golden colour

• Has a floral fragrance

Popular blends:

• Bai Hao Yin Zhen - Silver Nedle

• Pai Mu Tan - White Peony

• White Chanmpagne

• White Coconut Cream Dream

Check out our white tea selection here.

Pu-erh

Pu-erh tea.

Pu-erh is made from fermented leaves and has a unique flavor. Some say it tastes earthy or like mushrooms, but I think its earthy notes are a perfect way to find my excitement for warm summer days exploring the woods.

Pu-erh is said to be good for your health, too. It's supposed to help with digestion and weight loss, among other things. I've been drinking pu-erh tea for a while now and I think it's great stuff. If you're looking for something different, pu-erh is worth checking out!

Types of pu-erh tea:

• Raw Pu-erh

• Ripe Pu-erh

Facts about pu-erh tea:

• A variety of fermented tea

• Produced in Yunnan Province

• Comes from ancient camellia sinensis (Dayeh) - 500 - 100 years old

Popular blends:

• Pu-erh Coconut Cacao

• Pu-erh Maple Chai

• Climber's High

• Keep Running Pu-erh

Check out our Pu-erh selection here.

What are your favorite teas:

My favorite tea is Earl Grey Moonlight because it’s creamy profile with that splash of Bergamot Oil; however, whichever type of tea you decide to drink, remember there is a long a history of how that beverage ended up in your cup. :)