ChineseTea/

Ryota Hashimoto

History of Chinese Tea

Originally, tea was valued for its medicinal qualities
It has long been known that tea aids in digestion.
Chinese tea is drunk throughout the day and after meal including during
meals for health, or for simple pleasure.
Many Chinese prefer to consume it after their meal.
Interesting fact: there is side effect for smokers that tea hastens the
discharge of nicotine from the body

Japanese Tea and Chinese

Tea
The difference between the Japanese green tea and the
Chinese green tea is how the tea leaves are processed.
In Japan, green tea leaves are steamed to prevent
fermentation and then dried after they are picked
This process produces a deep green color
When Japanese green tea is brewed properly, it produces
a clear jade infusion, its aromatic and very fresh to drink.
Chinese green tea is processed in a different way
When the tea leaves are picked, they will go through a
pan-fried process to dry the tea leaves
This process produces a mellow yet crisp flavor.

Japanese Tea and

Chinese Tea

Tea Poem: Chio Jen (Tang Dynasty)

A Tea Song

His tea is brewed in a golden teapot

Dan Chiu was an Immortal

By a young immortal who lives

Who cared nothing for rich foods.

Upon a peak amidst the clouds.

But, after picking some tea & drinking it,

How worthless is LuYu's Classic of Tea

he sprouted wings,

When compared to this!

And flew to the Abode of The Immortals,

To escape life's emptiness.

During the Tang Dynasty, tea

Now he lives among the clouds

drinking customs spread

In a palace unknown to humans.

quickly in the north of China.

The key factors were the
influences of Buddhism.

Green Tea
Longjing tea
Green tea leaves are usually in light to dark green color
Fun Fact: recent research can help reduce the risk of
cancer and slow down the aging process.

Green tea is the probably the most popular variety of

tea consumed in China.
China is the world's
largest green tea
exporter, comprising
more than 80 percent of the global market.

Green Tea
Longjing tea
The main type of Green Tea would be the
Dragon Well Tea (Longjing) from Zhejiang,
Biluochun
produces a yellow-green color
Longjing tea can be very expensive
; prices depend on the varieties
Longjing is divided into six grades
Superior and then 1 down to 5.
High quality Longjing teas produce tender
Lower quality may vary in color from bluish
to deep green after steeping.

White Tea
Baihao Yinzhen

White tea derives its name from

white-colored appearance of the
dry tea.
Even the silvery-white hairs on the
leaves are preserved, which gives
the dry tea a whitish appearance.
China's white tea sells the most in
the US because scientists found
that elements from white tea are
beneficial to people's health.

White Tea
Baihao Yinzhen

White tea is a found in

Fujian Province. Wellknown brands of white
tea are Bai Hao Yinzhen
The highest grade of
White tea is Bai Hao Yin
Zhen Tea
It is fleshy, bright
colored and covered
with tiny white hairs

Oolong Tea
Tieguanyin
Oolong tea is from southeastern China
Originated from Fujian, Guangdong and
Taiwan
Oolong tea features the characteristics
of both green and black teas
It tastes as clear and fragrant as green
tea and as strong and refreshing as
black tea.
Oolong tea is used in breaking down
protein and fat
Sold a lot in Japan
Tieguanyin from Fujian are the most
prized oolong teas

Oolong Tea
Tieguanyin
Tieguanyin also known as Jade
The Tieguanyin is harvested in spring
Autumn season are most prized for the fruity, sometimes
even berry taste
Although oolong tea has less caffeine than green tea,
scientific studies indicate in the leaves may have a part in
energizing the tea drinker
Green in color and full bodied flavor with a fragrant aroma
Fujian Province, China

Black Tea
Keemun

Black tea is made with tea leaves that have undergone full
fermentation before baking.
Black tea generally produces a more full-bodied flavor.
Although scientists discovered green tea has a revival due to
health benefits
Black tea still accounts for over ninety percent of all tea sold in
the West.
It is also the most popular form of tea consumed in south Asia.

Black Tea
Keemun
Keemun
Is a famous Chinese black tea.
First made in late 19th century, it quickly became
popular in the West
It is a light tea with

characteristic
stone fruit and slightly
smoky smell

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