May 2, 2008

Chinese Green Tea. Chinese Green Tea Varieties

Chinese Green Tea


Cultivation of tea plants in China dates back thousands of years, and today green tea makes up over 50% of the teas produced in China. It is produced in all of China's tea growing provinces, and several Chinese green tea varieties known by the name of the province in which they were grown. Dozens of Chinese green tea varieties are available in the United States and other countries.

Chinese Green Tea Varieties
Numerous varieties of green tea are produced in China. Some of the Chinese green tea varieties are:

~ Dragon Pearls, a nutty, sweet tea with balled leaves that unfurl as they steep.
~ Dragon Well, the most popular green tea from China, is aromatic with a full-bodied flavor.
~ Jade Spring is somewhat sweet, and can be re-steeped without becoming bitter.
~ Chinese Gunpowder Green Tea is a blend of old and new tea leaves, and to avoid a bitter flavor it should not be overbrewed.

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