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A G U I D E to E N G L I S H T E A
E A R L G R E Y. is robust tea is
Britain's most popular, infused
with a hint of bergamot oil and
boasting overtones of orange.
ough traditionally made with
black tea, it is now also available
in green or oolong form.
T E A T Y P E S
All tea derives from the same Camellia sinensis plant. Beyond that,
the different categories — white, yellow, green, oolong, black and
post-fermented — are a matter of processing and oxidation.
Tea is a natural antioxidant that is rich in vitamins B2, B1 and B6,
potassium, manganese, folic acid and calcium. ough tea leaves
contain a mild stimulant called theanine, brewed tea contains less
than half the caffeine found in coffee. e most popular tea types
are as follows:
