The Characteristics of Tea
Are you confused by the various types of tea that you can buy? Are you unsure
as to the difference between Earl Grey and Lady Grey? If so, this handy list of
teas and their characteristics will help you to decide which one is for you.
We have chosen these teas specially from the huge range that you can buy. We
are sure that these are the best types of tea that are available. Whichever tea
you select will enable you to enjoy its unique flavour and smell. Tea truly is
the drink of drinks.
| Name
of tea
| Flavour
| Notes
|
| Assam |
Strong, rich, deep amber tea with a malty character. |
Grown in the habit of the one-horned rhinocerous. |
| Ceylon |
Bright amber tea, very refreshing and thirst-quenching. |
Ceylon changed its name to Sri Lanka in 1972. It has been a tea producer
since the 1870s when the Sri Lanken coffee crop failed. |
| Chai |
Light golden tea infused with the flavour of Indian spices including
cinnamon, cloves, ginger and star anise. |
Invented by the Royal King in the ancient courts of India. Chai Wallahs
(Indian Tea settlers) popularised this tea as a digestive aid. |
| Darjeeling |
Light golden tea with a muscatel grape flavour. |
Darjeeling plantations are at six to seven thousand feet. Referred to as the
"champagne" of teas. |
| Earl Grey |
Light tea, pale gold in colour with a delicate flavour of Bergamot. |
Legend has it that the second Earl Grey was presented with this
"exquisite" recipe by an envoy on his return from China. |
| English Breakfast |
Bright, full-bodied amber tea. |
Perfect to refresh and invigorate. |
| Keemun |
Velvet smooth tea, with a lightly scented flavour, likened to roasted nuts
and a delicate aroma. |
Qimen County is a warm moist climate that gives Keemum a distinctive flavour.
Introduced into the UK in 1875. |
| Lady Grey |
Light, refreshing tea, pale gold in colour and infused with the flavour of
Seville orange, lemon and bergamot. |
Lighter alternative to Earl Grey. |
| Lapsang Souchong |
A golden tea with a very distinctive smokey character. |
Lapsang Souchong's flavour is produced by laying the tea leaves out on bamboo
trays and allow smoke from pinewood to permeate through them. |
| Lemon |
Golden tea with the refreshing flavour of lemon. |
Originates from the Mediterranean, where lemons were more available than
fresh milk. |
| Rose Pouchong |
Copper-gold tea with a soft rose flavour. |
A taste of summer to savour throughout the year. |
| Traditional Afternoon |
Bright copper colour, which is brisk and refreshing |
Afternoon tea became a ritual to provide a welcome invigoration during the
long afternoon periods between meals |
| Yunnan |
Bright golden, with a smooth mellow flavour and a subtle nutty flavour |
Some tea bushes in the Yunnan Province are reported to be over one thousand
years old |
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