Types of teas and their benefits

What is tea?

Tea is a drink prepares with boiling water and tea leaves, which produces a sweet fragrance. It has a stimulating effect on the body because it contains caffeine. An interesting thing about tea is that all tea varieties come from the same plant called Camellia sinensis. The origin of this plant is in China. But after that, it has been planted in many areas around the world.

All tea varieties derive from Camellia sinensis are called true teas. This tea plant can be grown in tropical and sub-tropical regions. In India, Darjeeling and Assam tea are famous.           

Tea Types

Green tea

As discussed above, all teas come from the same plant, and green tea is also made from the Camellia Sinensis plant. It looks green-yellowish in colour. While drinking this tea, you feel a grassy and light flavour. However, it tastes different while blending with other flavours like lemon and honey. 

The process of withering and oxidation of green tea leaves is different from black and oolong tea. To maintain its quality, after harvesting, leaves send directly for heating to prevent oxidation. Some use dry heating methods such as pan-frying whereas, others use steamed fry processes for preparing green tea.

Frying at the initial stage stops oxidation which helps to retain its grassy flavour. Otherwise, it will turn into black tea. This process keeps its leaves green and makes it far less caffeinated than black tea. You would really like our green teas.

Benefits of drinking green tea

• Keep your heart healthy
• Help to lose weight
• Good for brain 
• Treat or prevent cancer 
• Reduce inflammation
• Rich in antioxidants

Black tea

Black tea is the most consumed type of tea in India and Western countries. You can see this tea on the kitchen shelf of every Indian house. As the name suggests, this tea is black. It happens because of the preparation process. Black tea is fully oxidized, unlike green tea, and oxidation gives it a black appearance, a strong flavour, and a high level of caffeine. 

After picking, tea leaves are weltered, curled, and then crushed. In this way, the leaves get fully oxidized. Black tea contains more caffeine than other tea varieties. People like to drink black tea with milk, sugar, and a touch of common spices like cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and ginger. Without milk, it gives a bitter taste. Try our best black teas!

Benefits of drinking black tea

• May good for heart health
• Reduce bad cholesterol
• Antioxidant
• Lower the risk of blood pressure

White tea

Light and mild in flavour, white tea is the least processed and delicate type of tea. It is made up of the young leaves or buds of the Camellia Sinensis plant. There are silver-white hairs on the heads of buds that give this tea its name. But after brewing, it looks pale yellow.

White tea leaves are quite large because they are not crushed and rolled. After plucking, these are naturally dried to minimize their moisture level. These leaves are not oxidized like green and black tea, which retain their delicate flavour and antioxidants. However, there are some differences in the processing methods of white tea.

Like green tea, white tea is low in caffeine. Drink white tea without additives. Our white teas are worth to buy!

Benefits of drinking white tea

• May protect your teeth
• Help to lose weight
• Improve heart health
• Good for skin
• Antioxidants enriched

Herbal tea

Herbal tea is different from true teas(green, black, oolong, and white tea). The herbal drink is made with parts of herbs and spices instead of using leaves of the tea plant. In some countries, herbal teas are known as Tisane.

The brewing method and the consuming way are the same as other teas. But this tea type is caffeine-free. It is suitable to drink at night.

Herbal tea is available in different flavours. You can consume them either hot or cold. In general, it depends on you which spice or herb you want to choose for making a herbal infusion. Most of the herbal teas are consumed plain. Tisanes are famous because they enrich with medicinal properties. People consume them to cure and prevent diseases. Herbal infusions have been used for ages because of their health benefits. Buy the best herbal teas!

Benefits of drinking herbal tea

The benefits of herbal tea depend on the ingredients (herbs and spices) you choose for your tea. Here are some gains that you can get by drinking any herbal tea.

• Improve digestive system
• Induce sleep
• Relax brain and body
• Reduce inflammation
• Increase metabolism
• Improve heart
• Regulate blood function
• Boost immunity

Oolong tea

Like black and green tea, oolong tea also derives from the same tea plant(Camellia Sinensis). It is the least consumed tea around the world. Delicate in flavour oolong tea is a traditional Chinese drink and is also called Wulong tea.

The main difference between other teas and oolong tea is the level of oxidization. It is oxidized under the sun before curling and twisting. Producers determine how much they should oxidize the oolong tea. It can range between 8% to 85%. The level of oxidization determines oolong tea’s colour and flavour. Either you can taste similar to green tea or the strong flavour of black tea.

The more it is oxidized, the more darken its colour will be. But most of the time, oolong tea stands between green and black tea. Try our oolong tea blended with roses.

 Benefits of drinking oolong tea

• Helps in Reducing weight
• Improve heart health
• Strengthen bone and teeth
• Improve brain functioning

All in all, varieties of teas are numerous. You should relish all of them. Every tea has different properties and effects on the body. Drink them in repetition or find out which is the best for you.