11/08/2019
The five basic styles of tea are White, Green, Oolong, Black and Pu'erh. Fun fact is they all come from the same plant ‘Camellia Sinesis’.
**White Tea: White Tea is essentially unprocessed tea. The name is derived from the fuzzy white "down" that appears on the unopened or recently opened buds - the newest growth on the tea bush. White tea is simply plucked and allowed to wither dry. White teas produce very pale green or yellow liquor and are the most delicate in flavor and aroma.
**Green Tea: The liquor of a green tea is typically a green or yellow color, and flavors range from toasty, grassy (pan fired teas) to fresh steamed greens (steamed teas) with mild, vegetable-like astringency.
**Oolong Tea: Oolong Teais one of the most time-consuming teas to create. They typically have much more complex flavor than Green or White teas, with very smooth, soft astringency and rich in floral or fruity flavors. Because of their smooth yet rich flavor profiles, Oolongs are ideal for those new to tea drinking.
**Black Tea: Black teas offer the strongest flavors and, in some cases, the greatest astringency. Black teas are the only style of tea regularly consumed with milk and sugar (though some dark Oolong drinkers may disagree) and are the most popular bases for iced tea.
**Pu'erh Tea: Pu-ARR or Pu-ERR is a completely different art. Depending on the type of pu'erh being made (either dark "ripe" pu'erh or green "raw" pu'erh), the aging process lasts anywhere from a few months to several years. Very old, well-stored pu'erhs are considered "living teas", just like wine. They are prized for their earthy, woodsy or musty aroma and rich, smooth taste.
(Source:Teaclass.com)
