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2008-01-24
Chai is a flavored tea popular in India and other parts of Asia. Some of the most commonly used flavorings are Ginger,Cardamom, Fennel Seeds, Tulsi, and Cinnamon. |
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Camellia sinensis is the plant that both green and black tea comes from, but the varying flavors come from the method of treating the leaves once they’re picked. Most of the tea drunk in the West is black tea, and is most likely the type you drink everyday. |
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Black tea is the most popular type of tea in the western world, accounting for about 90% of total tea consumption. It is a very general term, however, as there are many different types of black tea. |
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Lapsang Souchong is a black Chinese tea that originates in
the Wu Yi Mountains of China's
Fujian
province. Tea produced at this point of origin is considered "real" Lapsang
Souchong and is a relatively rare tea as demand exceeds supply.
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Yogi tea is a spiced tea which originates in the northern
Indian state of Punjab. Yogi tea has even more
spices than chai which gives it a distinctive taste as well as extra health
benefits.
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English tea is usually blended black tea served with milk and sugar. There are several blends of English tea including Earl Grey, Irish Breakfast, and English Breakfast. Indian teas are most often used to make English tea blends. |
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The English are famous for their tea blends, and one of the most famous blends is Earl Grey Tea. It is more than just a simple blend though. Earl Grey tea gets its distinctive taste from an oil extracted from the rind of the bergamot orange. |
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When a tea vendor in Taiwan came up with the idea of adding tapioca balls to chilled milk tea the result became a world-wide hit. |
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Chai is the Hindi word for “tea.” What most people think of as “chai tea” is more accurately called “masala chai” or spiced tea. It is a mixture of black tea, sugar (or other sweeteners), milk, and spices such as cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, peppercorn, and cloves. |
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Thai tea is a mixture of black tea, anise, food colorings, sugar and milk. It is usually served chilled (Thai iced tea) although a variation is Thai hot tea that is commonly served in the morning. |
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Although tea is less popular than coffee in the United States, during the summer months the consumption of iced tea skyrockets. And no wonder – there is nothing as refreshing as a tall glass of iced tea. |
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Kinds of Tea