"had its origin in the Anxi oolong tea plant, which was discovered by a man named Sulong, Wulong, or Wuliang. Another tale tells of a man named Wu Liang (later corrupted to Wu Long, or Oolong) who discovered oolong tea by accident when he was distracted by a deer after a hard day's tea-picking, and by the time he remembered to return to the tea it had already started to oxidize. Tea production in Fujian is concentrated in two regions: the Wuyi Mountains and Anxi County. Both are major historical centers of oolong tea production in China. The most famous"
"Jasmine Jasmine (taxonomic name Jasminum ) is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family (Oleaceae). It contains around 200 species native to tropical and warm temperate regions of Eurasia, Australasia and Oceania. Jasmines are widely cultivated for the characteristic fragrance of their flowers. A number of unrelated plants contain the word ""Jasmine"" in their common names (see Other plants called ""Jasmine""). Jasmine can be either deciduous (leaves falling in autumn) or evergreen (green all year round), and can be erect, spreading, or climbing shrubs and vines. Their leaves are born, opposite or alternate. They can be simple,"
"black tea, but has a less ""grassy"" flavor than green tea. The three major oolong-tea producing areas are on the southeast coast of China e.g. Fujian, Guangdong and Taiwan. Tieguanyin (), is one of the most popular choice of tea. It is originally cultivated in Fujian province and is a premium variety of Oolong tea with delightful fragrance. Pounei tea (Cantonese) or Pu-erh tea (Mandarin) – The tea has undergone years of fermentation, giving them a unique earthy flavor. This variety of tea is usually compressed into different shapes like bricks, discs and bowls. Scented teas – There can be"
"than 1,000. Some of the variations are due to different strains of the Camillia plant. The popular Tieguanyin, for example, is traced back to a single plant discovered in Anxi in Fujian province. Other teas draw some of their characteristics from local growing conditions. However, the largest factor in the wide variations comes from differences in tea processing after the tea leaves are harvested. White and green teas are heat-treated () soon after picking to prevent oxidization, often called fermentation, caused by natural enzymes in the leaves. Oolong teas are partially oxidized. Black teas are fully oxidized. Other differences come"
"special qualities of Gold Lily () tea variety, which is the name of a cultivar developed in Taiwan in the 1980s. The oolong tea made with this cultivar has a particular milky flavor. However, in some regions, such as where the famous Alishan Zhulu tea is grown, the most prized are the ones made with the Qing Xin cultivar. Tea made with this cultivar has a floral and ripe-fruity aroma. An oolong scented with osmanthus flowers, the tea is also packaged with some flowers added after the scenting process. This tea is roasted, with floral and warming notes. Black Jade"
"Taiwanese tea Taiwan is famous for its tea which are of four main types: oolong tea, black tea, green tea and white tea. The earliest record of tea trees found in Taiwan can be traced back to 1717 in Shui Sha Lian (), present-day Yuchi and Puli, Nantou County. Some of the teas retain the island country's former name, Formosa. Oolongs grown in Taiwan account for about 20% of world production. According to Lian Heng's ""General History of Taiwan"", in the late 18th century, Ke Chao () brought some tea trees from Fujian into Taiwan and planted them in Jieyukeng"
"spiders, in addition to insect eggs are the secret to Taiwanese Black tea's unique flavor. Green tea, such as Dragon Well (Longjing) and Green Spiral (Biluochun), are grown in Sanxia District, New Taipei City. Bubble tea originated in Taiwan during the 1980s and is now popular worldwide. Taiwanese tea Taiwan is famous for its tea which are of four main types: oolong tea, black tea, green tea and white tea. The earliest record of tea trees found in Taiwan can be traced back to 1717 in Shui Sha Lian (), present-day Yuchi and Puli, Nantou County. Some of the teas"
"southeast Asia.They are exported and thus highly remunerative to the farmers. Its medician usees are as anti depressant, anti septic, anti Spasmodic, Aphrodisiac, Sedativeand Uterine.Jasmine. Jasmine belonging to the family Oleaceae constitutes a group of plants, which are commercially grown for their fragrant flowers and essential oil production. Jasmine oil is said to blend with every floral scent and hence extensively used as an important perfumery item throughout the world. Indole is one of the constituent of perfumery importance present in buds. It is highly volatile. Fully opened, freshly collected flowers during early morning hours are used for extraction. On"
"The first commercially canned Oolong tea was available in Japan in 1981. ""Green tea"" () has undergone minimal oxidation during processing. It is popular in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, and the Middle East. Recently it has become more widespread in the West. The first commercially canned green tea was available in Japan in 1985. Subsequently, other brands have been launched in many countries due mainly to the claimed health and diet benefits of green tea. Canned tea Canned tea is a relatively recent method of marketing tea which has been sold traditionally as leaf tea and also, for"
"juice depending on the flavor. AÇAI=MC2, Bada Bing!, Berry White, Betty, Black, Dave, Fu Cran Fu, Purple Carrot, and Your Momegranate have since been retired. In 2005, Jones announced a new line in its series: Jones Organics. The blends consist of six different tea-based flavors—two each of white tea, green tea and red tea. The bottles have a clean, minimal label (designed by Jason Gomez), as opposed to customized photos. The exact blends are: Strawberry White Tea, Cherry White Tea, Berry Green Tea, Mandarin Green Tea, Tropical Red Tea, and Peach Red Tea; each certified Organic by the USDA. This"
"the specific epithet (""jonesii"") honours the collector of the type specimen. There are two varieties: The oak orchid grows in rainforest and in open forest where it often grows on she-oaks (""Casuarina"" species) between the Iron Range National Park and Paluma. The variety ""magnificum"" grow at higher altitudes in the southern part of the species' range. Dendrobium jonesii Dendrobium jonesii, commonly known as the oak orchid is a species of epiphytic or lithophytic orchid endemic to far north Queensland. It has spindle-shaped pseudobulbs, up to seven thin, dark green leaves and up to thirty five crowded, star-like, fragrant cream-coloured or"
"England in the latter part of the 17th century. (By the 18th century, jasmine scented gloves became popular in Britain). Several species of jasmine are grown in Karnataka.Mysore Mallige Botanical name: ""Jasminum trifoliatum"" L.) of the Oleaceae family is the most popular among the three varieties of Jasmine endemic to Karnataka; the other two varieties being the ""Hadagali Mallige"" (""Jasminum azoricum"" Vahl) and ""Udupi Mallige"" (""Jasminum sambac"" (L.) Aiton). Famed worldwide for their fragrance, all the three flower varieties have been patented and registered under Intellectual Property Right. Madurai, a city in Tamil Nadu is famous for its Jasmine production,"
"naturalized in Florida and India. In Florida, this plant is an invasive weed; introduced as an ornamental plant in the 1920. Spreading from gardens in the 1970s, in areas with soil disturbance, the species began occupying hammocks and forests. Its vining habit can be trimmed in a dense shrub. Glossy leaves are very ornamental in contrast with dark pink buds and snow white flowers. Jasminum dichotomum Jasminium dichotomum, the Gold Coast jasmine, is a species of jasmine, in the family Oleaceae. It is an evergreen climber which grows as a rambling shrub or woody vine. The flowers are quite fragrant"
"sued Starbucks over Teavana closures. Teavana offers premium loose-leaf teas and herbal infusions, with tea categories such as: white, black, green, flavored & scented green, ""blooming"" white, black, flavored & scented black, oolong, and pu-erh teas along with rooibos, herbal, organic matcha green tea and Yerba Maté infusions. Teavana retail stores generally offer various blends of each type of tea, and consistently promote cross blending different types of tea. Teas are offered in several formats, loose-leaf tea, pre-filled tea tins, tea sachets or brewed as a to-go beverage. In addition to high-quality loose tea, Teavana sells teaware products, including cast"
"fragrance of osmanthus and arich gold color remained. Both legends date its origins back to about the mid nineteenth century. Huangjin Gui Huangjin Gui (; pronounced ) is a premium variety of Chinese oolong tea traditionally from Anxi in Fujian province. Named after the yellow golden color of its budding leaves and its unique flowery aroma, said to be reminiscent of Osmanthus. This oolong is similar to Tieguanyin, with only a little oxidation. Consequently, it has a very flowery, delicate aroma without the astringency of a green tea or the heaviness of a Red/Black Tea. There are two legends behind"
"the Tea Board, Darjeeling tea cannot be grown or manufactured anywhere else in the world, a labeling restriction similar to the E.U. protections for Champagne and Jamón ibérico. Traditionally, Darjeeling teas are classified as a type of black tea. However, the modern Darjeeling style employs a hard wither (35–40% remaining leaf weight after withering), which in turn causes an incomplete oxidation for many of the best teas of this designation, which technically makes them a form of oolong. Many Darjeeling teas also appear to be a blend of teas oxidized to levels of green, oolong, and black. The white variant"
"green worm-like jellies, coconut milk, liquid palm sugar, and shaved ice. In Indonesia, the most famous variant is Javanese ""es dawet ayu"" from Banjarnegara, Central Java. Another variant is a black cendol called ""es dawet ireng"" from Purworejo, Central Java. ""Ireng"" is Javanese word for ""black"". Instead of green pandan leaf, this black cendol acquired its color from ""merang"" or the ash of burned rice stalk mixed with water. Other than basic ingredients of green jelly noodles, palm sugar syrup, and coconut milk; iced cendol might be served with additional toppings. Additional topping includes diced jackfruit, tapai (fermented sweet cassava),"
"Gardenia jasminoides Gardenia jasminoides, the gardenia, cape jasmine, cape jessamine, danh-danh, or jasmin, is an evergreen flowering plant of the coffee family Rubiaceae. It originated in Asia and is most commonly found growing wild in Vietnam, Southern China, Korea, Taiwan, Japan, Myanmar, India and Bangladesh. With its shiny green leaves and heavily fragrant white summer flowers, it is widely used in gardens in warm temperate and subtropical climates, and as a houseplant in temperate regions. It has been in cultivation in China for at least a thousand years, and was introduced to English gardens in the mid-18th century. Many varieties"
"wide variety of sizes and colours, ranging from white (""Allium"" 'Mont Blanc'), blue (""A. caeruleum""), to yellow (""A. flavum"") and purple (""A. giganteum""). By contrast, other species (such as invasive ""A. triquetrum"" and ""A. ursinum"") can become troublesome garden weeds. The following cultivars, of uncertain or mixed parentage, have gained the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit: Dogs and cats are very susceptible to poisoning after the consumption of certain species. The genus includes many economically important species. These include onions (""A. cepa""), French shallots (""A. oschaninii""), leeks (""A. ampeloprasum""), scallions (various ""Allium"" species), and herbs such as garlic"
"tea master, which is why the flavor profile of some oolongs may lean more toward a fresh green tea (less oxidized) and others toward a malty black tea (more oxidized). Oolong teas are traditionally rolled, twisted or curled into tight balls or thin strands. Rolling is an important aspect of oolong processing that alters the appearance, color and aroma of the final tea leaves. Depending on how and when the leaves are rolled during processing, the tea master can subtly alter the entire direction of the tea’s final flavor. Herbal Tea Teatulia’s herbal infusions are not considered true teas because"
"of mesclun sold approximates the traditional blend of chervil, arugula, leafy lettuces and endive, depending on the season, anywhere from a dozen to three dozen different varieties of baby greens, including red and green oak leaves, romaine and lolla rossa lettuces, frisée, tatsoi, bok choy (joi choi), arugula, spinach, orach, mizuna, dandelion, mustard greens and garden cress may comprise what is commercially referred to as a ""Spring mix"". When available, locally grown, direct-from-the-farmer sourcing is recommended over commercial bulk packs for best flavor and freshness. Mesclun Mesclun () is a mix of assorted small young salad greens that originated in"
"for the greater expense and difficulty of its carriage by this route. Anecdotal evidence had it that during the camel caravan journeys, the teas took on the smoky taste of the campfires. Only the lapsang souchong (if present) in the blend, however, is actually smoke-dried. Some blends use yunnan black tea, together with keemun and lapsang souchong to achieve full bodied, strong copper colored, smokey, and heavy flavored tea with a smooth and mellow aftertaste. Russian Caravan Russian Caravan is a blend of oolong, keemun, and lapsang souchong teas, all produced from ""Camellia sinensis"" the Chinese tea plant. It is"
"for a 600-gram package during the 1990s. It undergoes less fermentation than most oolongs. A 40-minute roasting over charcoal contributes to its flavor, which also has ""nutty, caramel, and chestnut"" elements. Pouchong oolong, also called light oolong, is a lightly oxidized tea, twist shape, with floral notes, and usually not roasted, somewhere between green tea and what is usually considered oolong tea (), though often classified with the latter due to its lack of the sharper green tea flavours. ""Pouchong"" refers to its paper wrapping. White Tip Oolong is very fruity in taste and got the name ""Oriental Beauty"" from"
"Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. Jasminum angulare Jasminum angulare, the wild jasmine or angular jasmine, is a species of flowering plant in the family Oleaceae that is indigenous to South Africa. This scrambling evergreen shrub can be grown in the sun or semi-shade. It has pinnate leaves and masses of white, strongly-scented, star-shaped flowers which attract a variety of birds. This is one of around 10 species of jasmine that naturally occur in South Africa It does not tolerate being frozen, so in temperate regions it is best grown under glass, in an unheated greenhouse or conservatory. In the"
"The cup looks light orange and infusion remains green. Darjeeling oolong in second flush is more accepted worldwide. It is more thick in cup and dark orange in liquor with distinct muscatel flavours. The China type oolong has very rare muscatel flavour and sells somewhere around US$40–200 per kg. Clonal oolong has distinct flowery or spicy taste, so is not as well-accepted as Darjeeling oolong worldwide. Not all Darjeeling gardens are qualified to produce Darjeeling oolong; only those with the following conditions are capable of making it: Lower-elevation gardens can produce teas of similar appearance, but the flavour differs greatly"
"Huangjin Gui Huangjin Gui (; pronounced ) is a premium variety of Chinese oolong tea traditionally from Anxi in Fujian province. Named after the yellow golden color of its budding leaves and its unique flowery aroma, said to be reminiscent of Osmanthus. This oolong is similar to Tieguanyin, with only a little oxidation. Consequently, it has a very flowery, delicate aroma without the astringency of a green tea or the heaviness of a Red/Black Tea. There are two legends behind this tea: Wang/Marriage legend and the legend of farmer Wei. The first is that this tea originated from two seeds"
"possess 18 known fragrance alleles. Two varietals (""phka rumduol"" and ""phka rumdeng"") are distinctly Cambodian with 17 markers in identical positions, with Thai jasmine rice and one fragrance marker each in a different position. The analysis of Cambodian ""phka romeat"" shows all 18 markers in identical positions with the trademarked Thai jasmine rice Thai ""hom mali"". Jasmine rice, though grown in Laos and southern Vietnam, is not the predominant rice variety. Glutinous rice is grown in Laos, and regular ""Oryza sativa"" predominates in Vietnam. Thai jasmine rice from Thailand has a slender shape and a jasmine scent. The two types"
"Jasminum dichotomum Jasminium dichotomum, the Gold Coast jasmine, is a species of jasmine, in the family Oleaceae. It is an evergreen climber which grows as a rambling shrub or woody vine. The flowers are quite fragrant and open at night, coloured pink when budding then white; these appear at the leaf axils in cluster. It blooms year round. The leaves are opposite. The fleshy fruit is small. ""Jasminium dichotomum"" is native to tropical western and central Africa from Senegal east to Kenya and Ethiopia, south to Mozambique and Zambia, but it has been introduced to other regions and is reportedly"
"Darjeeling tea Darjeeling tea is a tea grown in the Darjeeling district in West Bengal, India, and widely exported and known. It is processed as black, green, white and oolong tea. When properly brewed, it yields a thin-bodied, light-coloured infusion with a floral aroma. The flavour can include a tinge of astringent tannic characteristics and a musky spiciness sometimes described as ""muscatel"". Unlike most Indian teas, Darjeeling tea is normally made from the small-leaved Chinese variety of ""Camellia sinensis"" var. ""sinensis"", rather than the large-leaved Assam plant (""C. sinensis"" var. ""assamica""). Traditionally, Darjeeling tea is made as black tea; however,"
"from the lost ""Shennong sijing"" (神農四經, Shennong's Four Classics) that rates ""zhi"" among ""medicines of highest type"", ""The various (five) excrescences [mushrooms, lichens, etc.] may be nibbled, and cinnabar, jade flakes, laminar malachite, realgar, orpiment, mica, and brown hematite may be taken singly, and any of them can enable a man to fly and to enjoy Fullness of Life."" (tr. Ware 1966: 177). Ge Hong then explains the five numinous ""zhi"" classes based on their appearance and habitat, each said to have over 100 varieties: ""shizhi"" (芝), ""muzhi"" (芝), ""caozhi"" (芝), ""rouzhi"" (芝), and ""junzhi"" (芝, see ""Erya"" above), which"
"of quality: Supreme, Supreme I, Grade I, Grade II, Grade III, Chao Qing I, and Chao Qing II. Biluochun Biluochun (; pronounced ) is a famous green tea originally grown in the Dongting mountain region near Lake Tai, Jiangsu, China. Also known as ""Pi Lo Chun"", it is renowned for its delicate appearance, fruity taste, floral aroma, showy white hairs and early cropping. The name ""Biluochun"" literally means ""green snail spring"". It is called so because it is a green tea that is rolled into a tight spiral, resembling snail meat, and is cropped in early spring. Its original name"
"the thicker ""motiyaa"" (in Hindi) or ""mograa"" (in Marathi) varieties, bunches of jasmine are common. They may be found around entrances to temples, on major thoroughfares, and in major business areas. A change in presidency in Tunisia in 1987 and the Tunisian Revolution of 2011 are both called ""Jasmine revolutions"" in reference to the flower. ""Jasmine"" is a common female given name. Several countries and states consider jasmines as a national symbol. They are the following: Jasmine Jasmine (taxonomic name Jasminum ) is a genus of shrubs and vines in the olive family (Oleaceae). It contains around 200 species native"
"have often been treated as variants within a variable ""A. nigrum"" ""sensu lato"". The type variant, ""A. nigrum"" ""sensu stricto"" is characterised by rose oblong tepals, rose filaments, and distinctly tri-sulcate, strongly coarse, dull, permanently green ovaries, while ""A. multibulbosum"" have white to pinkish-carmine, oblong tepals, filaments of the same color as tepals, but rounded, narrowly hexasulcate, smooth and commonly glossy ovaries. The latter commonly turn green from black, but some are permanently green. These variants are in a sister group relationship. The World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCLSPF) treat these as separate species. However, ""Allium basalticum"" has been"