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Black Teas
Black tea is fermented the longest, and has the most caffeine. It is frequently the major component of scented and blended teas. |
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Oolong Teas
Oolong tea is semi-fermented, and its robustness is somewhere between that of black and green teas. |
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Green Teas
Green tea is only slightly fermented, and it is one of the least processed teas with one of the highest levels of anti-oxidants. |
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Sat Sep 08, 2007 3:51 am
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White Teas
White tea undergoes the least amount of processing, and has the highest amount of anti-oxidants. Its subtle flavor is highly prized by tea connoisseurs. |
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Red Teas
Red tea comes from a member of the legume family, Aspalathus linearis, and is native to Africa. Commonly known as Rooibos (pronounced "roy-boss"), which is Afrikaans for "red bush," it is often referred to as "Red Tea" or "Red Bush Tea." |
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Sat Sep 08, 2007 4:16 am
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Herbal Teas
Herbal teas can be made out of nearly any type of herb, and there are dozens of varieties available ranging from peppermint and spearmint to hibiscus and lavender to nettles and rose hips. A tisane, ptisan or herbal "tea" is any herbal infusion other than from the leaves of the tea bush (Camellia sinensis). |
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Sat Sep 08, 2007 4:20 am
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Chai
Chai simply means "tea" in Hindi, and is pronounced cheye . It is a common drink in India available on street corners, in offices and at home. The tea leaf is often blended with common Indian spices such as cardamom, cinnamon and ginger and boiled with milk and sugar. |
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Sat Sep 08, 2007 4:23 am
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Bubble Tea
Bubble tea is a mixture of iced or hot sweetened tea, milk, and often other flavorings. The distinctive characteristic of bubble tea is the black gummy balls made of tapioca, called "pearls" or "boba," that sit at the bottom of the cup, and are consumed through a very thick straw. Bubble tea is extremely popular in Asia, California, and Canada. |
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Sat Sep 08, 2007 4:27 am
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Misc Tea Topics
For tea topics that don't fit into any of the above categories. |
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Teaware
To brew the perfect cup of tea, the right equipment can certainly help considerably. |
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Hot Tea Recipes
Basic how to brew hot tea tips, as well as more exotic hot tea recipes. |
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 7:47 am
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Iced Tea Recipes
From simple to exotic iced tea concoctions. |
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:06 am
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Chai Recipes
Chai simply means "tea" in Hindi. It is a common drink in India. The tea leaf is often blended with common Indian spices such as cardamom, cinnamon and ginger and boiled with milk and sugar. |
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Bubble Tea Recipes
Bubble tea is a mixture of iced or hot sweetened tea, milk, and often other flavorings. The distinctive characteristic of bubble tea is the black gummy balls made of tapioca, called "pearls" or "boba," that sit at the bottom of the cup. |
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Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:15 am
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Herbal Tea Recipes
Herbal teas can be made out of nearly any type of herb, and there are dozens of varieties available ranging from peppermint and spearmint to hibiscus and lavender to nettles and rose hips. |
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Tea Snack Recipes
Recipes for cookies, scones, pastries, cakes and anything else that's great to nibble on while drinking tea. |
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