Which barely oxidised tea keeps the colour of fresh leaves?
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Green tea
Heating stops oxidation early.
💡 Did you know? In East Asia it is the everyday drink.
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Which fully oxidised tea is most popular in the West?
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Black tea
In China it is called “red tea”.
💡 Did you know? Assam and Darjeeling are famous types.
Which partly oxidised Chinese tea sits between green and black?
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Oolong
Its level of oxidation varies widely.
💡 Did you know? It can be infused several times.
What is the finely powdered Japanese green tea called?
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Matcha
It is whisked with a bamboo whisk.
💡 Did you know? It is central to the Japanese tea ceremony.
Which black tea is flavoured with bergamot oil?
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Earl Grey
It is named after a British prime minister.
💡 Did you know? Bergamot gives it its citrus scent.
Which caffeine-free South African “tea” is reddish and mild?
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Rooibos
It comes from a bush, not the tea plant.
💡 Did you know? “Rooibos” means “red bush”.
Which refreshing herbal tea is brewed from a well-known green kitchen herb?
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Peppermint tea
Its menthol feels cooling and soothing.
💡 Did you know? It contains no tea leaves and therefore no caffeine.
Which mild herbal tea from yellow-white flowers is seen as calming?
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Chamomile tea
It is often drunk for an upset stomach.
💡 Did you know? It is popular before bedtime.
What is the Indian spiced tea, often with milk and cardamom, called?
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Chai
“Chai” simply means “tea” in many languages.
💡 Did you know? Cinnamon, ginger and cloves spice it.
Which plant gives us true green and black tea?
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Tea plant
Only its leaves make “real” tea.
💡 Did you know? Herbal teas come from other plants.
Which minimally processed tea is made from young buds?
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White tea
It is only withered and dried.
💡 Did you know? Its flavour is especially delicate.
Which dark, fermented Chinese tea often ages for years?
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Pu-erh
It is stored pressed into cakes.
💡 Did you know? Old vintages can be very expensive.
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