Traditional Chinese Teas
Explore the six main categories of Chinese tea, each with its own unique characteristics and brewing methods.
Green Tea
Chinese green tea is one of the world's most popular beverages, made from unfermented tea leaves. It has a fresh, delicate flavor and light green color. Rich in antioxidants, it offers numerous health benefits including improved heart health and weight management. Popular varieties include Longjing, Biluochun, and Maojian.
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Black Tea
Chinese black tea, known as "red tea" in China, is fully fermented tea with a dark amber color and robust flavor. It originated in China and includes famous varieties like Keemun and Dian Hong. This tea offers a warming, malty taste and contains antioxidants that may improve heart health and reduce inflammation.
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Oolong Tea
Chinese oolong tea is semi-fermented tea with complex flavors ranging from floral to fruity. It has twisted, curly leaves and amber-colored liquor. Popular varieties include Tieguanyin and Da Hong Pao. Rich in antioxidants, it aids digestion and weight management. Its unique processing creates a balanced taste between green and black teas.
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Yellow Tea
Chinese yellow tea is a rare, lightly fermented tea with a unique yellowish hue and mellow, sweet flavor. It undergoes special processing involving闷黄 (yellowing) technique. Famous varieties include Junshan Yinzhen and Huoshan Huangya. Rich in antioxidants, it offers digestive benefits and has a smooth, delicate taste profile.
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White Tea
Chinese white tea is minimally processed tea made from young tea buds and leaves. It has a pale yellow color and delicate, subtle flavor with floral notes. Popular varieties include Baihao Yinzhen and Shoumei. Rich in antioxidants, it offers anti-aging benefits and has a light, refreshing taste. Considered one of China's most premium teas.
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Dark Tea
Chinese dark tea, also known as post-fermented tea, undergoes microbial fermentation processing. It has a deep brown color and earthy, mellow flavor. Famous varieties include Pu-erh and Liu Bao tea. This tea improves with age, offering digestive benefits and cholesterol reduction. It has a smooth, rich taste and is often compressed into cakes.
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