On the southeast coast of China, grows the White Ambrosia white tea, a very rare kind of white tea that is only harvested during a short span of time, in spring, every year. It is also known as “White Peony”, given how similar it appears to the petals of the Peony flower. Unlike all black and green tea, the white tea varieties are least processed and contains the smallest amount of caffeine.
Oolong If you have a keen interest in the fascinating and diverse Chinese culture, you have surely heard of Oolong tea. It is a variety of Chinese tea, made from the leaves and buds of the Camellia Sinensis. After harvest, the leaves and buds are dried under extreme conditions—resulting in mild oxidation and a recognizably withered appearance of the tea. However, flavor profiles differ, ranging from sweet and fruity to woody and thick, depending on the horticulture and style of production.
Orthodox Assam Did you know that more than half of the tea produced in India is grown right here in Assam? Orthodox Assam is a premium quality tea that involves delicate hand-picking of the leaves. The idea is to harvest whole leaves, preferably from the tips of the tea bushes. Orthodox Assam has a diverse, yet layered taste profile and is seldom bitter, unlike other variants of Assam tea. The best and the most sought-after production is always the one where post-harvest processes are also manually done.
Wondering what the term ‘flush’ means? In simple words, it is the season when tea leaves are harvested. There are generally four flushes—First, Second,...
‘Silver Tips’ and ‘Golden Tips’ refer to the small, unopened leaves of the tea plant. Years ago, tea farmers in China realized that the tips of the plants...