  
The Tea Basics
Tea drinking in other countries might happen differently, like
for example in United States about 80 percent of people choose iced tea. Nevertheless as the day goes by
Americans are discovering the enjoyment of a cup of hot tea. There are four main categories of tea; black tea,
oolong tea, white tea and green tea and are all originating from the tea plant (Camellia sinensis), a plant
associated to the magnolia. Black tea is the most common and also has the stronger taste and aroma.
The process takes a lot of time since it needs to be fully fermented. Oolong tea is semi
fermented and has a taste somewhere in between the black and green tea. White tea is not easy to find
outside of China, since the process is quite delicate. For white tea they only use leaf tips and buds of the tea
plant and the tea leaves; however this is said to have health benefits. Green tea is among the most popular
types of tea; it has been used as a medicine for almost a decade now. In China a lot of people prefer green tea, a
lot of research and studies also proved the ability of this incredible beverage.
Darjeeling is a very popular type of black tea with a delicate, flowery bouquet, named after an
area in the foothills of the Himalayas. Gunpowder is a fine green tea from China, and Formosa oolong is a
high-grade oolong from Taiwan. Earl Grey on the other hand is a black tea flavored with oil of bergamot, a type of
bitter orange.
In order to prepare for a hot cup of tea you need to have your cast iron
tea pot and cast iron kettle. Make sure that it is clean and free of rust, and then boil your water in
your kettle. After the boiling point and right temperature, transfer the water to your tea pot and let your tea
steep for about a minute or so. You probably had seen this on televisions where Martha uses a nonreactive
pot, which heats the water quickly.
This is advisable especially if you are a busy person and don’t have much time to wait for an
hour just to have a cup of tea. Nonetheless keep in mind that different types of teas have
different ways of preparations. Make sure to know all of these things if you want to fully enjoy the delightful
taste and aroma of your tea. Change your old and boring habit every day, a cup of tea will definitely charge you
up for the whole day activities you have in mind. You can have your tea either hot or cold depending on your
mood. However always remember that too much intake on something might not be a good idea. Indeed tea drinking
has a lot of benefits but do not overdo it. So make sure to only drink your tea on moderation and with limits.
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A display of 108 Foil wrapped Envelope bags to maintain freshness and quality . 12 assorted Flavors to suit any guest and any occasion.Packed in a Faux Leather Tea Chest
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Twinings Variety Pack of Four Flavors, Tea Bags, 20-Count Boxes (Pack of 6)
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Twinings Classic black tea variety tea contains five bags each of four expertly blended. They are all individually wrapped tea bags. Traditional style black teas blended for exceptional flavor. Indulge yourself and your guest with 4 expertly blended Twinings classic black teas: English breakfast, Earl Grey, Lady Grey and Irish breakfast.
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Tea Forte Single Steeps Loose Tea Sampler
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The perfect measure for the perfect cup.
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Tazo Assorted Tea Sampler, 24 Tea Bags
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Tazo offers a range of selected teas in filterbags including green, black, organic and herbal blends to suit most tastes. Tazo is produced in small hand blended batches ensuring freshness, quality and that unique Tazo style.
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China Tea Loose Leaf Sampler Gift Pack - 6 Tins (Pu Erh, Oolong, Jasmine, Dragonwell Green Tea, Tikuanyin oolong, China Green)
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Total 6x1.0 Oz. Random Selection of wonderful Chinese Teas. Fresh arrival!
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Taylors of Harrogate, Yorkshire Gold Tea, 160-Count Tea Bags
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Yorkshire Gold from Taylors of Harrogate is the original Yorkshire Tea. This is the tea that started it all. Taylors Yorkshire Gold is a premium English Tea with a unique and distinctive taste. You can even call it a luxury tea...
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Tea Forte Large Tin Sampler Collection
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Designed to be a perfect hostess gift, each tin contains fifteen Tea Forte silken tea infusers. Five of our best tea blends come in this beautiful, hand printed tin with rich matte colors. Can be kept, refilled, and used for years to come as a Tea Forté serving case...
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WISSOTZKY Magic Tea Box, 80-Count
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World renowned since 1849, Wissotzky tea offers a tempting selection of 80 assorted teas.Our gift boxes provide you and your guests a colorful assortment of 8 black tea, herbal infusions and fruit teas...
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