We have often been asked what is the best loose-leaf tea! In this blog, we dive into the world of loose-leaf tea and discuss the different varieties, their unique characteristics and health benefits. Discover your new favorite and enjoy the rich flavors and benefits loose tea has to offer. Like tea shop we are proud to lead you through this tea journey.
Green Tea
Green tea is one of the most popular teas, known for its health benefits. Green tea is divided into Chinese and Japanese green teas.
Chinese Green Tea:
- Features: Toasted, slightly nutty flavor and roasted aroma.
- Popular Types: Longjing, Formosa Gunpowder, Biluochun.
Japanese Green Tea:
- Features: Steamed, vegetal and slightly sweet aromas, often grassy with sea and floral notes.
- Popular Types: Matcha, Sencha, Genmaicha, Kukicha.
Black Tea
Black tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant and has a robust, earthy flavor with a high caffeine content.
Popular species:
- British Species: Earl Grey (citrusy due to bergamot), English Breakfast, Irish Breakfast.
- Indian Species: Assam, Darjeeling (rich and floral).
- Chinese Species: Keemun, Gunpowder.
- Sri Lankan Species: Ceylon.
White Tea
Known for its delicate flavor profile, white tea is appreciated for its subtle, slightly sweet and floral notes.
Popular Types:
- Highest Quality: Silver Needle (made from the youngest leaves).
- Other Varieties: White Peony (combination of young leaves and buds), Safari White Tea.
Oolong Tea
Oolong tea offers the widest flavor variation depending on the degree of oxidation (8-80%). This results in teas that range from floral and sweet to nutty and earthy.
Oxidation degree:
- Light Oxidized: Delicate flavors, lighter color.
- Heavily Oxidized: Robust flavors, earthy and roasted aromas.
Pu-Erh Tea
Pu-erh tea undergoes a unique oxidation process after drying, resulting in rich and nuanced flavors that improve as the tea ages.
Features:
- Aging: Quality teas can be oxidized for decades but develop excellent flavors after only 4-7 years.
Masala Chai Tea
Masala chai is a spiced tea from India, known for its rich flavor profile.
Ingredients:
- Basic Spices: Cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper.
- Preparation: Add milk and black tea leaves for a creamy and tangy blend.
Rooibos Tea
Rooibos tea comes from South Africa and has a slightly sweet and sour taste.
Features:
- Decaffeinated: Popular alternative to black tea in masala chai blends.
Lavender Tea
Lavender tea is a popular bedtime tea, known for its calming properties.
Preparation:
- Hot: Soak fresh or dried lavender flowers for 5-10 minutes.
- Cold: Let the tea cool and serve with ice.
Hibiscus Tea
Hibiscus tea has a flavor similar to cranberries, with contrasting sweet and sour notes.
Preparation:
- Drawing time: Steep the flowers in boiling water for 5-10 minutes.
- Extras: Add citrus or fresh fruit for an extra dimension of flavor.
Chamomile Tea
Chamomile tea is known for its relaxing properties and can help promote sleep.
Features:
- Color: Beautiful sunlit color, taste similar to green apples.
Peppermint Tea
Peppermint tea is loved for its tingly taste and invigorating aroma, thanks to its high concentration of menthol.
Preparation:
- Easy to brew: Use fresh leaves or dried loose leaves, tolerates well long draws without developing bitter flavors.
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