中国茶的分类the types of Chinese tea.ppt

Chinese Tea Types Tea is the national drink in China. In addition to its prominence in Chinese culture, tea also boasts many health benefits, making it a popular drink worldwide. There are several types of Chinese tea, which vary in degree of fermentation and processing. The main classes of Chinese tea discussed below are green tea, wulong tea, black tea, yellow tea, white tea, dark tea and scented tea. A special kind of tea ----herbal tea or flower tea Green Tea(no fermentation) Chinese green tea is the oldest and most popular type of tea; it has been enjoyed in China for several thousand years. Green tea is made from the new shoots of the tea plant, and the tea leaves are dried and processed according to the type of tea desired. The techniques of processing green tea are sub-divided into four categories: stir-fried, roasted, sun-dried, and steamed. Traditional green tea has a green color and a light, refreshing flavor. It is produced primarily in the provinces of Jiangxi, Anhui, and Zhejiang. West Lake Dragon Well Tea According to many tea experts, the West Lake Dragon Well Tea is amongst the finest and most representative of green teas. Called Dragon Well for short, this most popular variety of green tea is produced in the mountainous region of Longjing (Dragon Well) near West Lake, Hangzhou. Dragon Well Tea is renowned for its emerald color, heady fragrance, sweet, refreshing flavor and beautiful shape. This tea is also known for its many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory and detoxification properties, digestion aid, and increased mental alertness. Black Tea (Red Tea) black tea is the second largest category of Chinese tea. It is made from new shoots of tea leaves which are wilted, rolled, fermented, and dried. The resulting infusion yields a lovely red color and a subtle aromatic fragrance. Qihong is the most popular brands of red tea. Wulong Tea (Oolong Tea) Wulong Tea is especially popular with tea connoisseurs of south China and Chi