All leaf teas
come from the same tea plant camellia sinensis, but very based upon the region,
harvesting period during the year, age and part of the tea plant, and the way the
tea leaves are processed
fermentation/oxidation after
being plucked. Teas can be classified in the following six categories;
Black teas;
these teas come in town forms; ctc crush-tear-curl and orthodox. ctc teas have
very little amount of anti-oxidants and health properties left; orthodox teas
are further classified based upon the tea leaves whole leaf, broken leaf, fanning and dust
.whole leaf teas are best from the health point of view.
Darjeeling teas
have best aroma as these are grown in cold climate with higher altitude and
running water on the sloppy hills. Assam teas are strong in taste.
These teas are
anti-bacteria, anti-viral, anti-depressant, and boost immunity against cancer
and other diseases. They also control bad cholesterol and artery clogging.
green teas;
these teas are gaining maximum popularity in china, Japan, usa and European
counties.72 of the tea consumed in china
is green tea; these teas are not oxidized and therefore contain a higher level
of anti-oxidants.the green tea provide the same health benefits associated with black tea
but at a higher degree. in addition, these teas also lower blood
pressure, relieve stress and help in digestion. They also prevent tooth
cavities and bad breath.
Oolong teas ;
these teas are somewhere in between black and green teasin terms of
fermentation/level of oxidation. in addition to the health benefits associated
with black and green teas, these teas are also considered good for reducing
fat.
white teas;
these are the best teas worldwide, and carry maximum health benefits. these are
made of a bud and two leaves that are
plucked at a very young stage with white hair still on the leaves. after
plucking,these are not allowed to oxidize. a special variety of white tea
consists of only tea buds and is called
silver needle. only a small quantity of white tea comes out of a large
plantation area, and that is the reason why white tea is expensive.
the white tea
offers normal benefits of black and green tea,but at a much higher
level,additionally,white teas also delay skin ageing and prevent tooth cavities
and type-2 diabetes.
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Herbal
teas; these teas are made of pure
herbs
e.g.chamomile,lemongrass,nettle,tulsi etc .these herbs support general
well being and immune system.
flavored teas;
these are normal teas flavored with fruits,flowers,herbs and spices.flavored
teas are becoming popular on account of varied tastes to sjit an individual,s
taste buds.normally,black,green and oolong teas are used for flavoring.the
flavoring is normally done with; fruits,fruit
peel e.g. orange,apple,peach etc
flowers e.g.
rose,jasmine etc
spices,e.g.
cardamom, black and white peeper,clove,ccinamom etc
herbs e.g.
chamomile,tulsi etc
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