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1. The complete tea
CHEAT SHEET
Tea was used as a medicinal remedy
and was believed to counteract the
effects of poison. The Chinese began to
cultivate tea in Eastern China.
The people in the west who loved China
Silk fell in love with tea as well, making
it a luxury item in England.
Traders brought tea with them
as they traveled on camel back
along the Silk Road.
Clipper Ships began to carry large
shipments of tea to meet the growing
demand in England and Europe.
The tea leaves are picked and processed—
the different processing techniques develop
a variety of flavors (different types of tea).
White Tea
Camellia
sinensis
A true, authentic White Tea can only come from
the Fujian Province. Popular varieties include
Bai Mu Dan
Silver Needle.
(aka “White Peony”) and
Green Tea
Look for Green Teas from the Zhejiang
Province, specifically Wu Yi County or
West
Lake Dragonwell or Maofeng Green.
West Lake. Popular varieties include
Oolong Tea
Look for Oolong Teas from Taiwan, Fujian or
Guangdong Provinces. If they are grown on Wuyi Mountain, you know they will be good!
For lighter fermentation, try Tie
Kuan Yin (aka the
“Iron Goddess”). For a bolder, more fermented oolong, try
Da Hong Pao (aka “Big Red Robe”)
Black Tea
Look for Black Teas in the Anhui or Fujian Province. Try
Keemun to sample a favorite of the Queen of England!
If you like smoky bold flavors, try Lapsang Souchong,
but beware, it's not for the faint of heart!
Dark Tea
Dark tea comes from the Yunnan Province traditionally.
The variety is called Pu-erh
the bricks and save them for many years, as the flavor
grows in complexity as it ages.
Quality Tea
, “Good Dirt”:
Tea. Many people collect
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