Plants

types of tea

white tea

White tea is considered one of the most luxurious types of tea and is extracted from green tea buds. White tea is distinguished by its delicious taste and scarcity, which is why it is sold at expensive prices. When steeped in boiling water, it produces a yellow solution. It has four types, which we mention below:[XNUMX]

 

  • Silver needle tea

It is extracted from the leafy buds of the tea plant.

 

  • Hadab Al Hayat tea

It is extracted from the lower leaves of the tea plant.

 

  • White cross tea

It is extracted from both the leaves and buds of the tea plant.

 

  • Yellow tea

It is stored in dry places devoid of light, in order to allow it to ferment properly and increase its dark yellow colour.

 

Green tea

Green tea is considered one of the types of tea that contribute significantly to the treatment of many diseases, including the prevention of cancer. It also reduces the level of harmful cholesterol in the blood and raises the percentage of beneficial cholesterol in it.[XNUMX]

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Green tea also contributes to reducing blood sugar levels and speeding up metabolism. This is because it contains antioxidants that help the liver perform its work better.[XNUMX]

 

black tea

Black tea is one of the types of tea that is produced by drying green tea leaves at a temperature of 40 degrees Celsius for three hours, to remove moisture from them, then they are placed on special machines that break down their cells and secrete their juice, which returns to the leaves to be absorbed again, and then they are left The leaves sit for 7 hours at a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius and a humidity of up to 59% to ferment and oxidize and acquire their distinctive black color.[XNUMX]

 

Oolong tea

Oolong tea is a type of tea that is partially oxidized, not completely like red tea, as it is between red tea and green tea.[XNUMX]

 

Herbal tea

Herbal tea does not come from tea leaves like other types of tea, but rather consists of herbs, flowers and dried fruits, which give a variety of delicious flavours.[XNUMX]

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These teas are caffeine-free, making them an ideal choice for customers who have dietary restrictions. The common ingredients of this type of tea are: Ginger, chamomile, lemon, rose, mint, dried fruits, and hibiscus.[XNUMX]

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African red tea

African red tea, or sage tea, is an herbal tea native to South Africa. This tea is made by grinding its leaves before fermenting and drying them. African red tea does not undergo an oxidation or fermentation process, and it has a lighter flavor than other types of tea.[XNUMX]

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