Type of Tea

5 Types Of Tea 

No matter what type of tea you choose, the mother of all tea remains the same. Camellia sinensis has the credit for all common types of tea available. The taste and flavor of all the tea change according to the names assigned. They all have a common origin. The differentiating factor here comes upon how they are processed. Tea has its own history from its use and popularity. At some places, people don’t consider getting out to work without a cup of tea. In other, it is used as medicine, taken eventually. 

Now we will talk about the 5 types of tea that are common and are the best type of tea for weight loss.

Green Tea

Green tea has its origin in Japan and China. Green tea is considered the best type of tea for weight loss. The two have their own technique of preparing the blend of green tea. Green tea uses a method of steam-fired or pan-fired to prevent its oxidation. These methods are native to Japan and China. The process reduces the amount of caffeine present in the tea. Green tea has an earthy fragrance with a grassy flavor. The Japanese tradition also involves the use of Kukicha, Sencha, and Gyokuro. The Chinese green tea includes Gunpowder, Dragon Well, and Chun Mee.

Herbal Tea

The distinguishing feature of herbal teas is that they are not derived from Camellia sinensis. They are a blend of different herbs and spices with numerous health benefits. These herbs are not only beneficial for health but also have a refreshing flavor. The common types of tea that include herbal blends are lemongrass, ginger, and chamomile. Herbal tea is the best type of tea of all. 

Black Tea

Black tea was introduced in India and China. The two countries have a slight difference in the tea manufacturing process. Indian black tea is often stronger than the tea processed in China, which means they are high in caffeine. It involves oxidation to make it stronger. Indian black tea is usually taken with milk and some sweetening agents. While Chinese tradition doesn’t prefer adding anything extra to it. 

White Tea

White tea has its roots in China. Leaves of Camellia sinensis in white tea are less processed, which gives it a delicately fruity and floral flavor. The tea does not undergo the procedure of firing and oxidation. The leaves are left to dry without any additional process to dry out the moisture. White tea is a mild tea with lesser caffeine content. 

Oolong Tea

Oolong Tea generally spends little time under oxidation. The oolong tea originated in Taiwan. The level of oxidation the tea has gone through determines the flavor of the tea. The process to prepare the tea is repeated several times to get its savor. It involves the use of heat to halt oxidation. Oolong tea is considered the best type of tea for beginners.

As We all know now that all tea comes from the same mother plant, Camellia sinensis. The distinguishing feature is the way they are processed. The processing factor determines their aroma and flavor. The number of caffeine levels up goes down based on the processing. 

Authors Detail:-

LUBNA WAHAD is a Health Content Editor with IAO ( India Ayurveda Online) who completed a B.Sc and  M.Sc. in Pharmaceutical Chemistry From the University of Lucknow 2020.

After completing her Master’s, she did training in a Pharmaceutical company in Nectar Life Science and Also has Work Experience as a Research Associate In Jubilant Biosys Noida, Having Great Knowledge about Ayurveda, continues to Contribute her expertise to the content.