Tea is a drink, served hot or cold, with or without flavourings and garnishes. True tea derives from the tea bush or tree (Camelia sinensis)[1] but over time different forms of tea have evolved from a range of other plant sources, especially in the areas of herbal, fruit and flavoured teas.
Tea can be made using leaves, flowers, buds, twigs.[1] Tea is usually made through steeping in hot water. If it is to be drunk cold, many recipes require a heated stage first to draw out the tea flavour, then the tea is allowed to cool down. However, it is also possible to cold brew some teas.
This article is a work in progress. Tea is a big topic. After all, it's the second most drunk drink in the world after water.[1] Feel free to help it emerge more fully.
Types of tea[edit | edit source]
There are many types of tea. Assuming a broader inclusion than teas from the plant Camellia sinensis, the range of teas includes:
- Black tea
- Green tea
- White tea
- Flowering tea
- Oolong tea
- Red tea, rooibos
- Herbal tea
- Fruit tea
- Flavoured tea
- Cold tea, iced tea
Tea blends[edit | edit source]
- Basic blends
- Fruity blends
- Smoky blends
- Flowery blends
etc.
Tea packaging[edit | edit source]
Tea can be packaged as follows:[1]
- Loose tea leaves
- Teabags
- Compacted or compressed tea
- Bottled or canned tea
- Tea for tea machines
Serving tea[edit | edit source]
- Teapot
- Tea Set
- Special tea ceremonies
- Tea traditions
Making tea for sale on a small, boutique scale[edit | edit source]
- Growing tea on a small scale
- Choosing the right location
- The many things to consider
This section's entry may be better as a separate article.
See also[edit | edit source]
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea - Wikipedia entry on tea
- https://howtomake1.com/how-green-tea-can-help-you-lose-weight/- Green Tea
Sources and citations[edit | edit source]
Gallery of tea[edit | edit source]
- To come
