Tea in generalWhat is generally tea meant by “tea” is a hot water infusion of the dried broken leaves of Tea sinensis (L) Sins, an ever green shrub which grows throughout the tropic from sea level to about 6000 ft.
The plants from the higher altitudes yield the most esteemed varieties. As the most natural products, considerable differences exist between teas grown at different altitudes as well as teas collected different seasons; but of more significant is the method by which the leaves are prepared for market.
The trade distinguishes between the countries of the origin and often between growing regions: but in addition, teas are often classified by the method of postharvest handling and preparation for market. There are three main types:
Fermented Teas (Black tea)Unfermented Teas (Green Tea)
Semifermented Tea (Ooling Tea)
Tea in general
