Articles of category "Tea preparation"

Like other tea types, green tea is made from the tea plant Camellia sinensis, yet undergoes minimal oxidation during processing. Enjoying wide popularity in Taiwan, Japan and China, green tea has recently entered the West market dominated traditionally by black teas. Green tea preparation has played an important role in Asian culture as a symbol of status and a beverage with royal origins, not to mention its health benefits.

Originated in China, tea is now produced in a many countries worldwide and has a number of different types and infusions. Preparing tea differs also in the way it is made and consumed: various teas open up differently and require different amounts of boiling water to bring their best characteristics to life. The temperature for brewing is important as well, and is usually determined by a tea type. Black teas with longer oxidation period are brewed best at higher temperatures, while white or green teas that have no oxidation period should be brewed at lower temperatures.