In the western culture the people like wines similarly in the Chinese culture people like teas. According to theoretical evidences all types of teas are actually made from the same plant i.
In the western culture the people like wines similarly in the Chinese culture people like teas. Based on theoretical evidences all sorts of teas are generally made from exactly the same plant i.e. camellia sinensis. This plant actually grows in different places and it actually consists of wide range of types. As the ways of processing differs and so there are different forms of leaves, different scent and so different preferences which find the awareness of tea lovers. If you visit China then you will come to know about number of tea names. They categorize tea into six types by ascending order of fermentation. White tea is slightly fermented and it is picked and air-dried only. The "big-white-tea" is in fact the main source to make the best white tea and it is picked early in the spring. You can get this tea in three different flavors; sweet, savory and mellow. In Hong Kong as well as the Southern parts of the Chinese mainland this tea is conventionally accepted. This tea is now a focus for many studies as it is considered to have high levels of antioxidants. Yellow tea which is really regarded as a green tea is a result of specialized but lengthy drying process. This tea is admired by people for its aroma, taste and color which is slight yellowish.This tea is quite unusual these days however there was a time when it was quite common among common people. As green tea contains high level of antioxidants so it is considered quite healthy choice these days. In case of green tea the fresh leaves are identified and heated swiftly in order to prevent any further fermentation. It is available in several taste like grass, vegetable, nuts and flower. In order to relish the green and white tea the best it is better making it with reduced temperature water. Oolong tea has to be oxidized in rolled condition so that it does not lose its properties when it comes in contact with air. Because of this process the color of the leaves adjusts to dark green and it also generates distinctive fragrance after which heat is applied to set the flavor or taste. The color could be red or green according to its oxidation process. One can conveniently recognize the oolong tea by its taste that ranges from highly floral, incredibly fruity to a bit roasted with honey nuances. Praparation of tea is an art and it requires patience and care. Tea experts even take it to the point of art and think of it kung-fu tea. If you desire to have black tea you will notice that the leaves are totally oxidized. China is the indigenous country of black tea nevertheless British planted it in India, Sri Lanka and Africa then it achieved lot of acceptance around the world. The black tea has a strong aroma of cocoa, fruity, honey or the flavor of brown sugar. Let's talk about the post-fermented tea which is generally known as pu-er. It is often compressed into cakes or brick forms. The identify given to this tea hails from a South-western town in China referred to as Pu-er. Pu-er has a unique green or earthy taste that gets cool taste. The pu-re tea could be very old and is considered as a precious item for the tea collectors. Pu-er is taken for the last many centuries by Chinese and said to have a propensity to lower the range of cholesterol, excellent for digestion as well as it cure hangovers.
