Types of Chinese tea中国茶的种类

There are many kinds of tea, we divided them into four groups: Green tea; White tea; Black tea and Oolong tea.

What brings them together is the fact that they all come from the Camellia Sinensis plant.So what distinguishes them? To acquire those unique and distinct flavours they undergo different processing methods.Come with us and pamper your curiosity for each type of tea.Discover your right tea!

Green Tea:

Green tea is not fermented, which means the leaves have undergone minimal oxidation during processing. The Green Tea Health benefits are known worldwide, specialy the potential to reduce the risk of cancer.Let’s find out more about green tea and some of its varieties.

Chinese Green Teas: Bi Luo Chun, Gunpowder Tea, Hou Qing, Hyson Tea, Longjing tea (Dragon Well). Japanese Green Teas: Bancha (common tea), Gyokuro (Jade Dew), Matcha (rubbed tea) Sencha (broiled tea). Other Green Teas: Ceylon Green Tea- Darjeeling Green Tea.

Black Tea:

Unlike green tea, black tea is a fermented tea. It is harvested and dried, which gives black teas their characteristic flavour. Improving our cardio-vascular system is one of the many benefits of drinking black tea.Here are some of the finest black teas.

Chinese Black Teas: Keemun Lapsang Souchong, Tibeti (Tibetan Tea). Indian and Sri Lankan Black Teas: Assam Tea, Ceylon Black Tea, Darjeeling Black Tea, Munnar, Nilgiri Tea. Other Black Teas: Java tea, Thai tea.

White Tea:

White tea suffers very little processing and no fermentation. It has a silky, sweet and light flavour and like the previous types of tea, it contains infinite health benefits such as its cancer fighting antioxidants.
Have a look at some white tea varieties and find out what each one holds for you.
Chinese White Teas: Bai Hao Yinzhen (Silver Needle), Bai Mu Dan (White Peony), Gong Mei (Tribute Eyebrow), Shou Mei (Noble, Long Life Eyebrow) Other White Teas: Ceylon White Tea- Darjeeling White Tea.

Oolong Tea:
Oolong tea is the most difficult one to process. It is partially oxidized during the processing, so it stands somewhere between green and black tea. This subtle beverage is prized for reducing cholesterol and for its weight loss function.

But what makes this tea so special? Is Oolong or Wu-long Tea? Exactly what is Oolong tea? Another name for Oolong tea is Wu Yi Tea specific to a Chinese variant of Oolong Tea.Let us guide you through the Oolong types of tea and discover what it can offer you and your family.
Chinese Oolong Teas: Da Hong Pao Tea (Big Red Robe), Tieluohan (Iron Arhat), Bai Ji Guan (White Cockscomb), Róu Gui (Cinnamon), Shui Xian (Water Sprite), Tie Guan Yin (Iron Guanyin). Taiwanese Oolong Tea: High Mountain Tea, Dong Ding (Frozen Peak), Dong Fang Mei Ren (Oriental), Ali Shan Tea Pouchong (Bao Zhong).

Other Oolong Teas- Darjeeling Oolong TeaHerbal Teas:
Infusions or tisanes are often referred to as tea; however they do not contain any actual tea leaves, just herbs, such as nettle or rosemary; or flowers like chamomile or dandelion; or even berries like acai or elderberry.

There are so many natural infusions, that we have created a separate section just for you, so check out what health benefits lie behind our Herbal Teas.
Remember that this is only a sample of the many Types of Tea that exist all over the world.

Keywords
绿茶lǜ chá: Green Tea
碧螺春bì luó chūn: Bi Luo Chun
龙井茶lónɡ jǐnɡ chá: Longjing tea
红茶hónɡ chá: Black Tea
白茶bái chá: White Tea
乌龙茶wū lónɡ chá: Oolong Tea
大红袍dà hónɡ páo: Da Hong Pao Tea
铁罗汉tiě luó hàn: Tieluohan Tea