Different flavour of Teas: A List of Tea Varieties

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Different flavour of Teas A List of Tea Varieties
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In the Indian culture, tea is much more than a
drink. It has become an integral part of the
lifestyle and life of every Indian. According to
ancient documents, tea was first consumed in
India for medicinal purposes back in 500 B.C.
However, the culture of drinking tea became
popular in the British-era. They first introduced
black tea with milk and sugar to the Indian
masses who altered this recipe by adding spices
to create different flavours of tea such as
well-loved Masala Chai, which uses the country's
rich spices.
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White Tea Made from the leaves of the Camellia
sinensis plant, White tea is the least processed
type of tea. Tea leaf buds are left to dry on
their own, which gives them a very delicate,
floral, slightly sweet, and well-rounded flavour.
This tea is usually lightly oxidized with low
levels of caffeine.
Black Tea The most common type of tea, black tea
is full of flavour due to oxidation. This process
creates dark-coloured tea leaves with enriched
flavours like honey and cream. Flavour profile in
black teas also includes the notes of stone
fruits, malt and cacao. Black teas are fully
oxidized and high in caffeine.
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Green Tea Green tea has become the most popular
in different types of tea due to its health
benefits. Green Tea is unoxidized and has less
caffeine than any type of tea. To prevent
oxidation, green teas are usually roasted in a
pan or steamed which gives it a flavour profile
of vegetal and nutty to grassy and
savoury. Oolong Tea Oolong, also known as
Wulong tea is semi-oxidized and falls in between
black and green tea. The leaves come from the
Camellia sinensis plant which are oxidized
repeatedly, then heat-treated and dried to stop
oxidation. The notes and flavour profiles of
oolong teas are favourite among tea enthusiasts,
as they range from fresh and floral to roasty,
full-bodied and fruity aromas.
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Herbal Tea Herbal tea doesn't come from tea
plants like any other type of teas. Instead,
herbal teas are made from various herbs, fruits
or flowers, which then create a new range of
flavours. These tea types are caffeine-free and
often benefit your health due to its ingredients
which can include chamomile, ginger, lemongrass,
peppermint, rosehips, hibiscus, and dried
fruits. Nilgiri Tea Nilgiri tea comes from the
southern part of the Western Ghats, which spreads
across the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The
flavours of Nilgiri teas are subtle and gently
elegant while the notes are strong and intensely
aromatic. It also has a unique golden yellow
colour and has floral tones with a creamy
mouthfeel due to frequently being blended with
more flavourful teas.
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