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Green tea |
the leafs delicacy requires brewing in water well below boiling
to |
| White
Tea | the best white teas are picked before
the leaf buds have opened while still covered with silky white hairs. Of all teas, whites have the least amount of caffeine. These teas should be steeped in water well before boiling for at least 4 to 5 minutes. |
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| Oolong
Tea | is gently rolled after picking allowing
essential oils to react with air and oxidize. Resulting teas are within the green and black color hue depending on the processing method. Brew these teas for 3 to 5 minutes in water until just boiling. |
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| Black
Tea | these teas are full bodied, brewed in
water until boiling for 3 to 5 minutes, and able to withstand the addition of sweeteners and milk. |
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| Pu-Erh
| teas are produced in the Yunnan province
of China and have a strong earthy flavor produced by an ancient processing system that involves the aging of leaves. They are widely praised for their purported health benefits. |