Black tea originated in China hundreds of years ago. The leaves of the black tea come from a plant called camellia sinensis, which is a shrub or a small tree. There are two varieties of these plants. The camellia sinensis var. sinensis is most commonly found in China...
The main reason Pu-erh is special and different from other types of tea is that it has been fully oxidized. Once you learn how to brew Pu-erh tea properly, it can easily become your favorite drink on a daily basis. Over time, the tea is fermented and ripened, giving...
With its smooth, mild flavor and an aroma reminiscent of autumn leaves, Pu-erh is one of the most enjoyable teas. Its high caffeine content makes it both an excellent morning beverage, as well as a refreshing afternoon pick-me-up. What makes Pu-erh tea interesting is...
Preparing milk oolong tea can be a piece of art. For some tea enthusiasts, adding milk to loose leaf teas is simply not done! Some purists feel that it disrupts the tea’s natural flavor and the unique taste is ruined. Of course, some people think tea is just not...
For a refreshing iced tea drink, this iced oolong tea recipe is very simple to make and quite delicious to taste. Even though black pekoe is for many people the preferred choice for making iced tea, we’re sure you’ll love this refreshing change to oolong....
Oolong tea is an offshoot of the Camellia Sinensis plant. Oolong leaves are withered in the sun to cause the trademark curling and twisting and achieve oxidation levels between 8 and 85%. With flavors ranging from honey and fruity to nutty and woody, roasted oolongs...
Oolong tea is a master art product. So is its preparation. If one wants to consume this beverage, he/she will have to learn how to prepare, steep, and brew oolong tea properly. The traditional preparation of oolong follows a complicated and time-consuming methodology....
The majority of the oolong tea types belong to the most treasured teas in the world. Their quality depends to a large extent on the person making it, as well as the amount of care taken during the cultivation process. A simple mistake in the production methods may...
For millennia, tea has provided exceptional health benefits, and oolong is no different. One of the most widely recognized oolong tea health benefits is its ability to aid weight loss. A claim that is scientifically proven and supported as a result of regularly...
Hi, my name is Abigail Bradley, founder of TeaAllure. Tea is my passion, and this blog is dedicated to provide all the information for this marvelous gift of nature.
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Hi, my name is Abigail Bradley, founder of TeaAllure. Tea is my passion, and this blog is dedicated to provide all the information for this marvelous gift of nature.