"Tea Board of India. The introduction of Chinese tea plants, different from Indian Tea, to India is commonly credited to Robert Fortune. Fortune employed many different means to steal tea plants and seedlings, which were regarded as property of the Chinese empire. He is also known for his use of Nathaniel Bagshaw Ward's portable Wardian cases to sustain the plants. Using these small greenhouses, Fortune introduced 20,000 tea plants and seedlings to the Darjeeling region of India. He also illegally brought a group of trained Chinese tea workers who would facilitate the production of tea leaves. With the exception of"
"before the estate became organic. Some of its most famous teas are its ‘Jewel’ range, including Ruby (Black Tea), Emerald (Green Tea), Pearl (White Tea), Diamond (Chunky Tips) and Topaz (Oolong). All of their Jewel range teas are produced from special clonal tea bushes mainly from AV2 varietal planted on the highest point of the tea garden area. These teas are often produced in very limited quantities and only a few re-sellers get their hands on it. They also produce classic varieties of chinary teas labelled as ""FTGFOP1"" and some special ones with musky flavors as ""muscatel"". Some new teas"
"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"
"for most expensive tea ever sold in the United Kingdom. However, that variety of Tieguanyin did not outsell a rarer Da Hong Pao oolong, which is the most expensive tea sold on the global market. Tieguanyin Tieguanyin (; Standard Chinese pronunciation ) is a premium variety of Chinese oolong tea originated in the 19th century in Anxi in Fujian province. Tieguanyin produced in different areas of Anxi have different gastronomic characteristics. The tea is named after the Chinese Goddess of Mercy Guanyin, who is known in Japan as Kannon and in Korea as Gwan-eum. Guanyin is a female embodiment of"
"""tea"", though, comes from the Hokkien Chinese ""tê"".) In English, this spiced tea is commonly referred to as ""masala chai"" or simply ""chai"", though the term refers to tea in general in the original language. Numerous United States coffee houses use the term chai latte or chai tea latte for their version to indicate that the steamed milk, much like a regular caffè latte, is mixed with a spiced tea concentrate instead of espresso. By 1994, the term had gained currency on the U.S. coffeehouse scene. Tea plants have grown wild in the Assam region since antiquity, but historically, Indians"
"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"
"accessories, such as gold and platinum teacups. TWG Tea products are sold through the company's outlets as well as in upscale retailers such as Harrods and Dean & DeLuca. TWG Tea sells over 800 different tea varieties from every tea producing country in the world. TWG Tea presents their teas classified by colour: red, white, yellow, green, blue and black. The company sells 800 different kinds of tea sourced from different parts of the world and packaged under names such as ""White House Tea"" and ""Singapore Breakfast Tea"". Its most expensive tea, Gold Yin Zhen is sold for NT$250,000 per"
"Longevity Sprout, Eternal Spring Jade Leaf, Dragon in the Clouds, Longevity Dragon Sprout, Dragon Phoenix and Flower, and Eternal Spring Silver Sprout. The Ming Dynasty scholar Wen Zhenheng's encyclopedic book ""Zhang Wu Zhi"" (; Treatise on Superfluous Things), volume 12, contains the following descriptions of several famous Ming Dynasty teas: During this time, Huqiu tea (; lit. ""Tiger Hill tea""), not to be confused with the black tea of the same name from the Nilgiris District in what is now Tamil Nadu, India) was purportedly developed as the finest tea in the world; however, the production quantity was rather small,"
"tea has been drunk, hot water is typically added again to the flowers in the pot (producing a tea that is slightly less strong); this process is often repeated several times. Chrysanthemum tea was first drunk during the Song Dynasty (960–1279). Several varieties of chrysanthemum, ranging from white to pale or bright yellow in color, are used for tea. These include: Of these, the first two are most popular. Some varieties feature a prominent yellow flower head while others do not. ""Gukhwacha"" () is made from dried Indian chrysanthemum collected before fully opened. Although typically prepared at home, chrysanthemum tea"
"Tea Tea is an aromatic beverage commonly prepared by pouring hot or boiling water over cured leaves of the ""Camellia sinensis"", an evergreen shrub (bush) native to East Asia. After water, it is the most widely consumed drink in the world. There are many different types of tea; some, like Darjeeling and Chinese greens, have a cooling, slightly bitter, and astringent flavour, while others have vastly different profiles that include sweet, nutty, floral or grassy notes. Tea originated in Southwest China, where it was used as a medicinal drink. It was popularized as a recreational drink during the Chinese Tang"
"Prince of Wales tea blend Prince of Wales tea blend is a blend of black teas producing a mild but full-bodied cup with a bright liquor and strong aroma. Typically served in the afternoon with scones in Britain, the blend was originally devised for Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VIII. The strong earthy scent of Edward's tea reportedly came from high grade Keemun tea from China's Anhui Province blended with other Chinese black teas in order to produce a complex flavor. Prince Edward first granted Twinings permission to sell his personal blend using his royal title in 1921."
"and Sheila Lukins describe three Taiwanese oolongs as the ""Champagne of tea"". Their special quality may be due to unique growing conditions. Oolong is harvested five times per year in Taiwan, between April and December. The July and August crops generally receive the highest grades. This tea, grown on Dongding mountain in Nantou County, was brought to Taiwan during the 19th century from the mainland's Wuyi Mountains. Its special qualities have been attributed to an almost continuous fog. Teas harvested in the spring are entered in a competition and the winners are quickly bespoken at premium prices, fetching US $2,000"
"the four main varieties, is generally stronger in flavor and contains more caffeine than the less oxidized varieties. It is the traditional tea of the western world where it is known simply as ""tea"". ""Oolong"" () is a traditional Chinese type of tea somewhere between green and black in oxidation. Although it has a taste more akin to green tea than to black tea, it does not have the stridently grassy vegetal notes that typify green tea. The best Oolong has a nuanced flavor profile. It is commonly brewed to be strong and bitter, yet leaving a faintly sweet aftertaste."
"Tieguanyin Tieguanyin (; Standard Chinese pronunciation ) is a premium variety of Chinese oolong tea originated in the 19th century in Anxi in Fujian province. Tieguanyin produced in different areas of Anxi have different gastronomic characteristics. The tea is named after the Chinese Goddess of Mercy Guanyin, who is known in Japan as Kannon and in Korea as Gwan-eum. Guanyin is a female embodiment of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva. Other spellings and names include ""Ti Kuan Yin"", ""Tit Kwun Yum"", ""Ti Kwan Yin"", ""Iron Buddha"", ""Iron Goddess Oolong"", and ""Tea of the Iron Bodhisattva"". It is also known in the abbreviated form"
"Roll and Murg Tikka Panini to suit Indian customers. All espressos sold in Indian outlets are made from Indian roasted coffees supplied by Tata Coffee. Starbucks also sells Himalayan bottled mineral water. Free Wi-Fi is available at all Starbucks stores. In January 2017, Tata Starbucks introduced Starbucks' tea brand Teavana offering 18 different varieties of tea across its outlets in India. One of the varieties, called the India Spice Majesty Blend, was specifically developed for the Indian market and is exclusively sold only in India. India Spice Majesty Blend is a blend of full leaf Assam black tea infused with"
"protect and inform growers, consumers and business owners of Vietnamese teas. Other common types of Vietnamese flower-infused tea are chrysanthemum tea (""trà cúc""), aglaia tea (""trà ngâu"", tea infused with the flower from the Aglaia duperreana plant), and ""trà sói"", tea infused with the flower from the Chloranthaceae family. Vietnamese tea Traditionally, Vietnamese tea drinking is considered a hobby of the older, more learned members in households and in society in general. Tea drinking would accompany aristocratic activities such as composing poems, tending flowers, or simply appreciating nature. Vietnamese people generally favor lighter teas with flower fragrance, such as green"
"did not have tea customs. The tea room or teahouse is found in the US, the UK, and Ireland. Different regions favor different varieties of tea—black, green, or oolong—and use different flavourings, such as herbs, milk, or sugar. The temperature and strength of the tea likewise vary widely. Bubble tea, pearl milk tea (Chinese: 珍珠奶茶; pinyin: zhēnzhū nǎichá), or boba milk tea (波霸奶茶; bōbà nǎichá) is a tea beverage mixture with milk which includes balls of tapioca. Originating in Taiwan, it is especially popular in East Asia, including Japan, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, Vietnam, and"
"produced ""The Mountain Tippy"" tea, later renamed ""Xinyang Maojian."" Xinyang Maojian tea won gold medal in the Panama-Pacific International Exposition, San Francisco, in 1914 and was selected for the top ten in 1958. According to the growing season of Xinyang Maojian, local people are accustomed to classify fresh leaves as spring tea, summer tea and autumn tea (balu tea). Spring tea Generally refers to the tea produced before the end of May of that year. After the tea tree is rehabilitated for one winter, the spring tea shoots are strong and strong, the leaves are soft and tender, and the"
"Chrysanthemum tea Chrysanthemum tea is a flower-based infusion beverage made from chrysanthemum flowers of the species ""Chrysanthemum morifolium"" or ""Chrysanthemum indicum"", which are most popular in East Asia, especially China. To prepare the tea, chrysanthemum flowers (usually dried) are steeped in hot water (usually 90 to 95 degrees Celsius after cooling from a boil) in either a teapot, cup, or glass; often rock sugar or cane sugar is also added, and occasionally also wolfberries. The resulting drink is transparent and ranges from pale to bright yellow in color, with a floral aroma. In Chinese tradition, once a pot of chrysanthemum"
"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"""
"Dongfang Meiren Dongfang Meiren () or ""Baihao"" (), marketed as ""Oriental Beauty"", or White Tip Oolong or ""Champagne Oolong"", is a heavily oxidized, non-roasted, tip-type oolong tea originating in Hsinchu County, Taiwan. This tea has natural fruity aromas and produces a sweet-tasting liquor, bright reddish-orange in color, without any bitterness. Dried leaves of high quality should exhibit a pleasant aroma with leaf coloration of dark purple and brown tones with white hairs. ""Dongfang meiren"" is produced from a variety of tea plant cultivars grown without insecticides to encourage a common pest, the tea green leafhopper (""Jacobiasca formosana""), to feed on"
"popular teas. ""C. sinensis"" var. ""waldenae"" was considered a different species, ""Camellia waldenae"" by SY Hu, but it was later identified as a variety of ""C. sinensis"". This variety is commonly called Waldenae Camellia. It is seen on Sunset Peak and Tai Mo Shan in Hong Kong. It is also distributed in Guangxi province, China. Three main kinds of tea are produced in India: Tea leaves are eaten by some herbivores, like the caterpillars of the willow beauty (""Peribatodes rhomboidaria""), a geometer moth. Although health benefits have been assumed throughout the history of using ""Camellia sinensis"" as a common beverage,"
"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"
"roses and then with Bourbons and Noisettes. The Tea roses are repeat-flowering roses, named for their fragrance being reminiscent of Chinese black tea (although this is not always the case). The colour range includes pastel shades of white, pink and (a novelty at the time) yellow to apricot. The individual flowers of many cultivars are semi-pendent and nodding, due to weak flower stalks. In a ""typical"" Tea, pointed buds produce high-centred blooms which unfurl in a spiral fashion, and the petals tend to roll back at the edges, producing a petal with a pointed tip; the Teas are thus the"
"(; ""bragging"" or ""bluffing tea"") became the common name. In Siyen Hakka, in addition to the name (; also ""bragging"" or ""bluffing tea""), the term () is also used. Popular stories as to the origin of the tea and its names abound. Dongfang Meiren Dongfang Meiren () or ""Baihao"" (), marketed as ""Oriental Beauty"", or White Tip Oolong or ""Champagne Oolong"", is a heavily oxidized, non-roasted, tip-type oolong tea originating in Hsinchu County, Taiwan. This tea has natural fruity aromas and produces a sweet-tasting liquor, bright reddish-orange in color, without any bitterness. Dried leaves of high quality should exhibit a"
"The best known variety of this category of tea is ""pu'er"" from Yunnan Province, named after the trading post for dark tea during imperial China. Pu'er traditionally begins as a raw product known as ""rough"" ""máochá"" (毛茶) and can be sold in this form or pressed into a number of shapes and sold as ""raw"" ""shēngchá"" (生茶). Both of these forms then undergo the complex process of gradual fermentation and maturation with time. The ""wòduī"" (渥堆) fermentation process developed in 1973 by the Kunming Tea Factory created a new type of pu'er tea. This process involves an accelerated fermentation into"
"blends, such as Earl Grey and English breakfast, there is no set formula for what teas go into a Prince of Wales blend. Many are now produced. In Germany the Paul Schrader GmbH & Co. KG Bremen (founded in 1921) has offered a version since 1958 consisting of Chinese black teas and Darjeeling with a pinch of Lapsang souchong. Prince of Wales tea blend Prince of Wales tea blend is a blend of black teas producing a mild but full-bodied cup with a bright liquor and strong aroma. Typically served in the afternoon with scones in Britain, the blend was"
"variously reported as ""at least 250"" in 2003, ""over 200"" in 2005, ""about 180"" in 2006, ""250-plus"" in 2015, and in 2017, one of their UK stores had over 130 types of tea. Chai teas became popular in 2006, and continued to be one of the three top-selling teas for T2 in 2010. Until 2007, all T2 teas were sold as loose leaf, but at the demand of restaurants, they then introduced tea bags made of sheer muslin cloth in a pyramid shape. The tea bags were produced with a purpose-built imported machine. In March 2009, in response to the"
"Yellow tea Yellow tea can refer to Chinese huángchá () and Korean hwangcha (). It is an increasingly rare and expensive variety of tea. The process for making yellow tea is similar to that of green but with an added step of encasing and steaming the tea. This allows the tea to oxidize at a slower rate, producing a far more mellow taste than is found in most green teas [4]; this also gives the leaves a slightly yellow colouring during the drying process. Yellow tea is often placed in the same category with green tea due to its light"
"of citrus) is less common. With these alternative producers, unsweetened tea with no additional ingredients (just tea-infused water) may be available, as well as uncommon varieties such as chai tea, white tea, genmai tea, Jasmine tea, Earl Grey tea, and hoji tea. Sweet tea is tea that is brewed very strong with a large amount of sugar added while the tea is hot. The mixture of sugar and tea is then diluted with water, served over ice, and occasionally garnished with lemon. Sometimes the diluted mixture is allowed to cool to room temperature. Other times the sugar and tea mixture"
"ABV). The most ubiquitous brand is the cheap Er guo tou, but Mao Tai is the premium ""baijiu"". Other popular brands Kang, Lu Zhou Te Qu, and Wu Liang Ye. ""Huangjiu"" ( ""yellow liquor"") is not distilled and is a strong rice wine (10–15% ABV). Popular brands include Shaoxing Lao Jiu, Shaoxing Hua Diao, and Te Jia Fan. Chinese herb tea, also known as ""medicinal herbal tea"", is a kind of tea made from Chinese medicinal herbs. Soya milk, almond milk, walnut milk and coconut milk are also drunk during the meal in different regions. Juice of hawthorn, jujube are"
"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"
"after at international auctions making it unaffordable for most locals. In November 2006 a Nilgiri Tea achieved ""Top Honours"" and fetched a world record price of $600 per kg. This was at the first ever tea auction held in Las Vegas. A machine-sorted, lower-cost variety of high quality tea is a semi-full leaf variety known as Broken Orange Pekoe (BOP). However, most production occurs via the Crush, Tear, Curl or CTC process of manufacture, which delivers a higher number of cups per measure (technically known as ""cuppage""). The strong flavours of Nilgiri tea make it useful for blending purposes. At"