"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,"
"Black tea Black tea is a type of tea that is more oxidized than oolong, green, and white teas. Black tea is generally stronger in flavour than the less oxidized teas. All four types are made from leaves of the shrub (or small tree) ""Camellia sinensis."" Two principal varieties of the species are used – the small-leaved Chinese variety plant (""C. sinensis"" var. ""sinensis""), used for most other types of teas, and the large-leaved Assamese plant (""C. sinensis"" var. ""assamica""), which was traditionally mainly used for black tea, although in recent years some green and white teas have been produced."
"remains inconclusive. Black tea Black tea is a type of tea that is more oxidized than oolong, green, and white teas. Black tea is generally stronger in flavour than the less oxidized teas. All four types are made from leaves of the shrub (or small tree) ""Camellia sinensis."" Two principal varieties of the species are used – the small-leaved Chinese variety plant (""C. sinensis"" var. ""sinensis""), used for most other types of teas, and the large-leaved Assamese plant (""C. sinensis"" var. ""assamica""), which was traditionally mainly used for black tea, although in recent years some green and white teas have"
"tea is a blend of two or more black teas of the leaves and buds of ""Camellia sinensis"" that contain at least 30 percent water-soluble extractive, with 4 to 7 percent ash. Unblended black tea contains at least 25 percent water-soluble extractive, with 4 to 7 percent ash. Packaging of black tea is based on the packaging guidelines from the country of origin. Generally, unblended black teas are named after the region in which they are produced. Often, different regions are known for producing teas with characteristic flavors. Black tea is often blended and mixed with various other plants in"
"well as many western-styled teas. Bubble Tea or ""Zhen Zhu Nai Cha"" (Mandarin: 珍珠奶茶) is black tea mixed with sweetened condensed milk and tapioca. Since the island was known to Westerners for many centuries as ""Formosa""—short for the Portuguese ""Ilha Formosa"", or ""beautiful island""—tea grown in Taiwan is often identified by that name. Thai tea or ""cha-yen"" () in Thailand, is a drink made from strongly brewed black tea (""red tea"" in East Asia). Other ingredients may include added orange blossom water, star anise, crushed tamarind seed or red and yellow food coloring, and sometimes other spices as well. This"
"Masala chai Masala chai (; literally ""mixed-spice tea"") is a flavoured tea beverage made by brewing black tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs. Originating in the Indian subcontinent, the beverage has gained worldwide popularity, becoming a feature in many coffee and tea houses. Although traditionally prepared as a decoction of green cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, ground cloves, ground ginger, and black peppercorn together with black tea leaves, retail versions include tea bags for infusion, instant powdered mixtures, and concentrates. The term ""chai"" ultimately originated from the Mandarin Chinese word for tea 茶 ""chá"". (The English word"
"beverage; see the discussion of the terminology above (literally, ""latte"" is Italian for ""milk""). Masala chai Masala chai (; literally ""mixed-spice tea"") is a flavoured tea beverage made by brewing black tea with a mixture of aromatic Indian spices and herbs. Originating in the Indian subcontinent, the beverage has gained worldwide popularity, becoming a feature in many coffee and tea houses. Although traditionally prepared as a decoction of green cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, ground cloves, ground ginger, and black peppercorn together with black tea leaves, retail versions include tea bags for infusion, instant powdered mixtures, and concentrates. The term ""chai"""
"by T.H. White, graffiti in the giant Galapas's stronghold reads ""Mazawattee Mead for Night Starvation""; also a reference to a 1930s ad campaign for Horlicks Malted Milk. Mazawattee Tea is mentioned in Mbali Bilikai's elegy for Nelson Mandela, ""The Black Pimpernel"". From the prologue by George Colman to David Garrick's farce ""Bon Ton, or High Life above Stairs"", 1775. Mazawattee Tea Company The Mazawattee Tea Company, founded in 1887 by the Densham family, was one of the most important and most advertised tea firms in Britain during the late 19th century. Traditionally the origin of tea-drinking lies in China and"
"Camellia sinensis Camellia sinensis is a species of evergreen shrub or small tree whose leaves and leaf buds are used to produce tea. It is of the genus ""Camellia"" () of flowering plants in the family Theaceae. Common names include ""tea plant"", ""tea shrub"", and ""tea tree"" (not to be confused with ""Melaleuca alternifolia"", the source of tea tree oil, or ""Leptospermum scoparium"", the New Zealand Tea Tree). ""Camellia sinensis"" var. ""sinensis"" and ""Camellia sinensis"" var. ""assamica"", are two major varieties grown today. White tea, yellow tea, green tea, oolong, dark tea (which includes pu-erh tea) and black tea are"
"The second flush, harvested later, is the more prized ""tippy tea"", named thus for the gold tips that appear on the leaves. This second flush, tippy tea, is sweeter and more full-bodied and is generally considered superior to the first flush tea. The leaves of the Assam tea bush are dark green and glossy and fairly wide compared to those of the Chinese tea plant. The bush produces delicate white blossoms. Assam tea Assam tea is a black tea named after the region of its production, Assam, in India. Assam tea is manufactured specifically from the plant ""Camellia sinensis"" var."
"Although Twinings of London has largely withdrawn its Prince of Wales tea from the United Kingdom market, it is still offered abroad according to Twinings's official regional websites. On its American packaging Twinings stated that Prince of Wales is a pure China black tea sourced from regions including the Yunnan province and other southern regions of China. This blend is light in color and has a smooth and mild taste, with a well-rounded character. Great in the late morning or in the afternoon, it is perfect with or without milk and can be sweetened to taste. As with many tea"
"The Spaniards also introduced the cacao tree into the West Indies and the Philippines. It was used in alchemical processes, where it was known as ""black bean"". The leaves and stems of the yaupon holly (""Ilex vomitoria"") were used by Native Americans to brew a tea called ""asi"" or the ""black drink"". Archaeologists have found evidence of this use far into antiquity, possibly dating to Late Archaic times. In 1819, the German chemist Friedlieb Ferdinand Runge isolated relatively pure caffeine for the first time; he called it """"Kaffebase"""" (i.e., a base that exists in coffee). According to Runge, he did"
"standstill. Today, the main area in Russia for tea production is in the vicinity of Sochi. Traditionally, black tea is the most common tea in Russia, but green tea is becoming more popular. Traditional tea in Russia includes the traditional type known as Russian Caravan as it was originally imported from China via camel caravan. As the trip was very long, usually taking as long as 16 or 18 months, the tea acquired its distinctive smoky flavor from the caravan's campfires. Today, this tea is often given its smoky flavor after fermentation or is a keemun or a ""black or"
"Lapsang souchong Lapsang souchong (; ), sometimes referred to as smoked tea (熏茶), is a black tea (""Camellia sinensis"") that is originally from the mountainous Wuyi region in the province of Fujian in China. It is distinct from other types of tea, as the leaves are traditionally smoke-dried over pinewood fires, imparting a distinctive flavor of smoky pine. ""Xiǎozhǒng"" or ""Siu2 zung2"" (小種) refers to the larger, coarser tea leaves that are found lower on the branch. Lapsang souchong is a member of the Bohea family of teas, but is not an Oolong tea, as most Bohea teas are. (""Bohea"""
"""black"" tea was originally introduced and popularized during the colonial British era in South Asia. Cities such as Lahore had one of the most vibrant tea cultures, as the drink quickly absorbed into local culture. The shield on the State emblem of Pakistan notably features a tea crop in one of its quarters. Tea is usually consumed at breakfast, during lunch breaks at the workplace, and in the evening at home. Evening tea may be consumed with typically something sweet such as biscuits or cake but can also be served with a savory snack such as samosas, depending on the"
"milky and sweet. Tea is usually preferred over coffee in Somalia, however some Somalis prefer coffee over tea. Somalis usually drink tea with camel milk, but it's customary to serve black tea if it is to be consumed after a heavy meal. It is called ""Shaah Bigaysi"". See also Dastarkhān, Kazakh cuisine, Silk Way, Kyrgyz cuisine, Tajik cuisine, Uzbek cuisine Tea in Central Asia is known since foundation of Silk Way. In Kazakhstan traditional tea is black traditionally with milk, in Uzbekistan trational tea is green. Specific tea culture has developed in the Czech Republic in recent years, including many"
"Assam tea Assam tea is a black tea named after the region of its production, Assam, in India. Assam tea is manufactured specifically from the plant ""Camellia sinensis"" var. ""assamica"" (Masters). The same tea plant is also traditionally used in Yunnan province in China. Assam tea is mostly grown at or near sea level and is known for its body, briskness, malty flavour, and strong, bright colour. Assam teas, or blends containing Assam, are often sold as ""breakfast"" teas. For instance, Irish breakfast tea, a maltier and stronger breakfast tea, consists of small-sized Assam tea leaves. The state of Assam"
"In Chinese and the languages of neighbouring countries, black tea is literally translated as ""red tea"" (Chinese 紅茶 ""hóngchá"", pronounced ; Japanese 紅茶 ""kōcha""; Korean 홍차 ""hongcha"", Bengali লাল চা ""Lal cha"", Assamese ৰঙা চাহ ""Ronga sah""), a description of the colour of the liquid. In contrast, the English term ""black tea"" refers to the colour of the oxidized leaves. In Chinese, the literal translation ""black tea"" of the Chinese term 黑茶 (translated into English as ""dark tea"") is a commonly used classification for post-fermented teas, such as Pu-erh tea. Outside China and its neighbouring countries, the English term ""red"
"Yorkshire Tea Yorkshire Tea is a black tea blend produced by The Bettys & Taylors Group. It is the second most popular tea brand in the UK, and was introduced in 1886 by Charles Edward Taylor. Founded as CE Taylor & Co., later shortened to ""Taylor's"", the company was purchased by rival 'Betty's Tea Rooms' which today forms The Bettys & Taylors Group. Taylor's is still based in Harrogate, Yorkshire, in the first 'Betty's' tea room. The group is still owned by the founder of Betty's' family, Fredrick Belmont and is currently chaired by Lesley Wild. The company is one"
"tea infusions. Catechin monomer structures are metabolized into dimers theaflavins and oligomers thearubigins with increasing degrees of oxidation of tea leaves. Theaflavins directly contribute to the bitterness and astringency of steeped black tea. The mean amount of theaflavins in a cup of black tea (200 ml) is 12.18 mg. Three main types of theaflavins are found in black tea, namely theaflavin (TF-1), theaflavin-3-gallate (TF-2), and theaflavin-3,3-digallate (TF-3). A number of laboratory studies on their possible health effects have been conducted. Tannins are astringent, bitter polyphenolic compounds that bind to and precipitate organic compounds. Gallic acid conjugates all of the catechins,"
"point, it is referred to as being ""stewed"" in the UK). When the tea has brewed long enough to suit the drinker's taste, it should be strained before serving. The ISO Standard 3103 defines how to brew tea for tasting. The biggest producers of black tea in the world are: Plain black tea without sweeteners or additives contains caffeine but negligible quantities of calories or nutrients. Some flavored tea with different herbs added may have less than 1 gram of carbohydrates. Black teas from the Camellia sinensis tea plant contain polyphenols known as thearubigins and theaflavins. Meta-analyses of observational studies"
"tea"" more commonly refers to rooibos, a South African herbal tea. While green tea usually loses its flavor within a year, black tea retains its flavour for several years. For this reason, it has long been an article of trade, and compressed bricks of black tea even served as a form of ""de facto"" currency in Mongolia, Tibet and Siberia into the 19th century. Although green tea has recently seen a revival due to its purported health benefits, black tea still accounts for over ninety percent of all tea sold in the West. In Canada, the definition of blended black"
"tea caddy linked to a tree planting campaign with artwork featuring characters from the children's book The Gruffalo and branded ""Yorkshire Tree"". Yorkshire Tea Yorkshire Tea is a black tea blend produced by The Bettys & Taylors Group. It is the second most popular tea brand in the UK, and was introduced in 1886 by Charles Edward Taylor. Founded as CE Taylor & Co., later shortened to ""Taylor's"", the company was purchased by rival 'Betty's Tea Rooms' which today forms The Bettys & Taylors Group. Taylor's is still based in Harrogate, Yorkshire, in the first 'Betty's' tea room. The group"
"cream is a colloidal substance that contains many of the compounds that contribute to color and flavor of black tea, and can contain up to 30% of the total solids. The driving force behind cream formation is the insolubility of theaflavin and polyphenols, which associate together through galloyl group interactions. The theaflavins have acidic properties which cause them to have a negative charge at the pH of black tea, which is roughly 4.9. Normally this would lead to electrostatic repulsions between the molecules, stabilizing the colloid. However, the presence of calcium ions (Ca) can neutralize these charges, promoting aggregation. Other"
"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"
"Golden Monkey tea Golden Monkey tea () is the name of a black tea originating from the Fujian and Yunnan provinces in China. Only the bud and first leaf are picked, and the tea leaves are characterized by the pale gold threading. Golden Monkey tea is a black tea counterpart of Silver Needle white tea. The flavor profile of golden monkey tea is characterized by light, honeyed peach notes, and its lack of astringency. Name ""Golden Monkey"" can be used for many black tea and for determining particular flavour components, it is suggested to observe the leaf and try a"
"Irish breakfast tea Irish breakfast tea is a blend of several black teas, most often Assam teas. Irish brands, notably Lyons, Barry's, Bewley's, Nambarrie's, and Punjana, are heavily weighted toward Assam. Because of its strength, Irish breakfast tea is commonly served with milk, but may also be consumed plain or with sugar. In Ireland, where milk and dairy products are traditionally a major part of the diet, most people drink tea with milk. Being of black teas, it has a strong flavour and higher caffeine content than green, oolong, or white teas. The marketing of the tea as ""breakfast tea"""
"Epigallocatechin gallate Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), also known as epigallocatechin-3-gallate, is the ester of epigallocatechin and gallic acid, and is a type of catechin. EGCG, the most abundant catechin in tea, is a polyphenol under basic research for its potential to affect human health and disease. EGCG is used in many dietary supplements. It is found in high content in the dried leaves of green tea (7380 mg per 100 g), white tea (4245 mg per 100 g), and in smaller quantities, black tea (936 mg per 100 g). During black tea production, the catechins are mostly converted to theaflavins and"
"Black drink Black drink is a name for several kinds of ritual beverages brewed by Native Americans in the Southeastern United States. Traditional ceremonial people of the Yuchi, Caddo, Chickasaw, Cherokee, Choctaw, Muscogee and some other Indigenous peoples of the Southeastern Woodlands use the black drink in purification ceremonies. It was occasionally known as ""white drink"" because of the association of the color white with peace leaders in some Native cultures in the Southeast. The preparation and protocols vary between tribes and ceremonial grounds; a prominent ingredient is the roasted leaves and stems of ""Ilex vomitoria"" (commonly known as yaupon"
"significantly more -theanine per cup when compared to commercially available green tea (24 mg versus 8 mg per cup). It was also suggested that high-quality black teas yield less L-theanine than other brands of black tea; however, some of the less expensive brands brand of black tea also contained low L-theanine levels. Additionally, brewing time was identified as the major factor determining -theanine extraction from tea brewing, and addition of sugar and small quantities of milk were found to have no significant effect on the amount of L-theanine extracted. Theanine Theanine , also known as -γ-glutamylethylamide and ""N""-ethyl--glutamine, is an"
"Because green tea formed the bulk of their imports, and because the Wuyi region was initially the main source of the darker teas available to them, the term ""Bohea"" (based on the local Fujianese pronunciation of ""Wuyi"") became a blanket name in English for all dark teas; the modern designations ""black"" and ""oolong"" were not yet in use. Over time, distinctions began to be made between different dark teas. Lapsang souchong, a Wuyi tea and possibly the first black tea to be produced, was separately traded as ""Souchong"" for a higher price, while the highest quality black tea was given"
"and ""chai"" are mostly from the minor languages from the botanical homeland of the tea plant from which the Chinese words for tea might have been borrowed originally. English has all three forms: ""cha"" or ""char"" (both pronounced ), attested from the 16th century; ""tea"", from the 17th; and ""chai"", from the 20th. However, the form ""chai"" refers specifically to a black tea mixed with sugar or honey, spices and milk in contemporary English. Tea plants are native to East Asia, and probably originated in the borderlands of north Burma and southwestern China. Chinese (small leaf) type tea (""C. sinensis"""
"milk = gopi Black coffee with ice and fresh milk = oliang - yoklo Black coffee with condensed milk, ice, and fresh milk = iced coffee Oliang Oliang (, , from Teochew dialect 烏涼 or ), commonly known as Thai iced coffee. Thai coffee drink known as ""oliang"" is popular in Thai restaurants around the world. The name is derived from the Teochew dialect, the language spoken by the majority of Thai Chinese, indicating that oliang is from China. The word ""o"" means ""black"" and ""liang"" means ""cold"". Oliang is black iced coffee. Oliang recipes vary. It is prepared from"