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Description Black tea is the most popular type of tea. Over the last few decades green tea has been subjected to many scientific and medical studies to determine the extent of its long-purported health benefits, with some evidence suggesting that regular green tea drinkers have lower chances of heart disease and developing certain types of cancer. Oolong tea is a traditional Chinese tea. It is among the most popular types of teas served in typical Chinese restaurants. White tea is the rarest of all teas. High-quality teas served at the Imperial court.

Mainly harvested China China Fújiàn province (China) Yunnan province (China) Fujian province (China) China

Caffeine 50 mg/cup 30 mg/cup 20 mg/cup

Health benefits Short and long-term black tea consumption reverses endothelial vasomotor dysfunction in patients with coronary artery disease. Green tea can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, dental cavities, kidney stones, and cancer, while improving bone density and cognitive function. However, the human studies are inconsistent. Green tea consumption is associated with reduced heart disease in epidemiological studies. Drinking pu-erh tea is purported to reduce blood cholesterol. It is also widely believed in Chinese cultures to counteract the unpleasant effects of heavy alcohol consumption. Pu-erh tea is also widely sold as a weight loss tea. White tea ranks higher than many fruits and vegetables on the OCAR scale, a measure of antioxidant potency.

Production and processing techniques Wilted, sometimes crushed, and fully oxidized Unwilted and unoxidized Wilted, bruised, and partially oxidized Green tea that has been allowed to ferment/compost Wilted and unoxidized Unwilted and unoxidized, but allowed to yellow

Varieties Tanyang Gongfu,Zhenghe Gongfu, Bailin Gongfu, Zhengshan xiaozhong, Yin Junmei, Jin Junmei, Keemun, Dian Hong, Ying De Hong, Jiu Qu Hong Mei, Tibeti,Assam, Darjeeling, Munnar, Kangra, Nilgiri, Ceylon Aracha, Bancha, Bi Luo Chun, Chun Mee, Da Fang, Genmaicha, Guapian, Gunpowder, Gyokuro, Hojicha, Hou Kui, Huang Shan Mao Feng, Kabusecha, mairicha, Konacha, Kukicha, Longjing, Matcha, Mao Jian, Mecha, Meng Ding Gan Lu, Sencha, Shincha, Tamaryokucha Dà Hóng Páo, Shuǐ Jīn Guī, Tiě Luóhàn, Bái Jī Guān, Ròu Guì, Shuǐ Xiān, Tiě Guānyīn or Ti Kuan Yin, Huángjīn Guì, Dān Cōng, Dòngdǐng, Dongfang Meiren, Ali Shan, Lishan, Pouchong,Darjeeling oolong,Vietnamese oolong, Thai oolong, African oolong, Nepali oolong Bai Hao Yinzhen, Bai Mu Dan, Darjeeling White, Shou Mei, White monkey paw Junshan Yinzhen, Huoshan Huangya, Meng Ding Huangya, Da Ye Qing, Huang Tang

Preparation

Water Temperature 99 °C (210 °F) 75-80 °C (167-176 °F) 80-85 °C (176-185 °F) 95-100 °C (203-212 °F) 65-70 °C (149-158 °F) 70-75 °C (158-167 °F)

Steep Time 2–3 minutes 1–2 minutes 2–3 minutes Limitless 1–2 minutes 1-2 minutes

Infusions 2-3 4-6 4-6 Several 3 3

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_tea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_tea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oolong_tea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pu-erh_tea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_tea https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yellow_tea