Your ChoicesOkay, so, as depicted above, there are a LOT of different types of tea. I'm not going to go over all of them (that would be a ton of research!) but I will cover a few of the basic types of tea that can be found in any tea shop. When choosing your tea, it's important that you know the background behind your choice. For instance, if you don't like a little bit of spice in your tea, I'd stay away from rooibos tea. If you want a strong, bold flavor, white tea is NOT the one for you. Here are my top 5 choices: 1. Black Tea - Rich, strong, and robust flavor. 2. White Tea - Delicate, mild, and gentle flavor. 3. Green Tea - Flavor ranges from grassy to sweet and floral, nutty and roasted. 4. Rooibos Tea - Sweet, nutty flavor without any bitterness. 5. Oolong Tea - Light floral, roasted or nutty flavor. Black TeaBlack tea can be smooth enough to drink, well, black...OR it can be rich and bitter and need the help of milk and sugar to bring out the amazing flavor it possesses. Either way, it's one of my absolute favorites. Black tea comes from the most oxidized tea leaves, giving them their dark color. For black tea, you take 1 tsp of the leaves and steep them for 3-5 minutes. If you over-steep black tea, it will become too bitter to drink. White TeaWhite tea possesses an incredibly delicate flavor. It is light, sweet, and reminiscent of sunny spring mornings. This tea is, in my opinion, under-appreciated. Most people jump to the bold flavors of other teas and over look the well-balanced, delicate flavor of this upscale tea. Here's the deal: Steep 1.5 tsp of tea for 4-5 minutes. Lightly sweeten or drink plain, milk isn't needed here! Green TeaNo tea is as energizing, light, and beneficial as green tea. This is the go-to tea for weight loss and morning energy. Better yet, there are a ton of different kinds of flavors for green tea. You can buy fruit flavor infused, roasted, floral, the list goes on. Here's how to make it: Take 1-1.5 tsp (sometimes, as in the case of my favorite brown rice green tea, you take 1 TBS of tea) and steep it for 45 secs. - 1 min. For some types of green tea, you need to steep it longer, 1-3 mins. Make sure you ask the steep time when purchasing green tea! Rooibos TeaThis tea is one of my FAVORITES. I love spiced teas, and this one doesn't disappoint. Rooibos tea is spice-rich while being sweet and nutty at the same time. I truly feel like it is a cultural experience to drink this tea. I imagine that I'm somewhere exotic with the scents of the spices all around me. It is a transporting experience. Want to try it for yourself? Do this: Take 1.5 tsp of the leaves and steep them for 5-6 minutes. The aromas will entice a whole new world, and the flavor will take you there. Oolong TeaOolong is another delicate tea. However, it does have a bit of a stronger flavor due to its nutty attributes. This tea is lovely to enjoy early in the day. It isn't too strong to drink later at night, either. Oolongs tend to be on the more expensive side because of their sophisticated nature.
Brewing instructions: Take 1.5 tsp of the leaves and steep them for 3 minutes. Next, sit back and enjoy the uplifting flavor of Oolong tea.
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