A Guide To Tea
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Types of Tea
Tea | Description | Brew Temp | Steep Time |
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Black | Full-bodied tea that is allowed to fully oxidize. Deep, robust flavor with a high caffeine content. | 212 | 2 - 4 mins |
Darjeeling | Tea grown in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal, India. Can be black, green, or white tea. | 190 | 2 - 4 mins |
Green | A tea whose buds have not gone through an oxidation and withering process used for black and oolong teas. Contains catechins and theanine, which may have health benefits. | 170 | 2-4 min |
Gunpowder | A type of tea whose leaves are rolled in to small, round pellets and expand when brewed. Gunpowder teas are typically green teas. | 170 | 2 - 4 mins |
Herbal | Herbal teas aren't "teas" in the traditional sense; they don't derive from the Camellia sinensis plant. Herbal teas are blends of leaves, barks, herbs, roots, or flowers on various non-tea plants. | 170-212 | 2 - 4 mins |
Oolong | The tea "between" green and black tea. Medium caffeine content. Can be fruity or flowery in flavor. | 170 | 2 - 4 mins |
Puerh | Aged black tea. Deep, rich flavor with little bitterness. Earthy tones. High caffeine content. | 212 | 2 - 4 mins |
White | AKA, "baby tea". The least processed tea with the least amount of oxidation. Very delicate, naturally sweet flavor. Very low caffeine content. | 160-180 | 2 - 4 mins |
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