Four Chinese Green Teas To Try
Chinese green teas have been drunk for centuries to take advantage of the many health benefits offered.
Green tea gets its name from the color of its leaves.
Unlike other tea leaves, they remain green as green tea is unfermented, a process which removes the chlorophyll in other teas.
Additionally the natural health giving substances in the leaves of green tea also remain.
It is this secret that the drinkers of Chinese green teas have known about for centuries.
Chinese green teas are generally accepted as being beneficial in the cure or relief of various illnesses, the main active ingredients being the antioxidants green tea provides.
A quick list of the benefits thought to be given by Chinese green teas include:
- Arthritis relief
- Slowing down some cancers
- Reducing cholesterol
- Relieving hypertension
- Relief from headaches
- An aid to weight loss
Gunpowder Tea
The first of our Chinese green teas comes from the Guangdong province of China.
As its name implies Gunpowder tea is made up of leaves hand-rolled into tiny pellets.
These actually resemble gunpowder and in fact the tea normally tastes full bodied and has a hint of smokiness as if released from a gun.
Pi Lo Chun
The second of our Chinese green teas is also known as Biluochun, this is translated as ‘green snail spring’.
This tea is produced in a very short time between the end of March and early April therefore you may find this one difficult to find.
However, it has a light herby flavor and therefore is excellent when mixed with other teas.
Spiced green tea
How about something different? This is a spiced green tea from China which has delicate flavors of exotic spices.
This is one of the more popular Chinese green teas and makes a light and refreshing drink.
You can try it both hot and iced. If you are new to green tea, this lightly flavored tea may well be a good place for you to start.
White monkey Green tea
Lacking in flavor according to some, delicious and refreshing according to others.
White Monkey gives you a very light cup of tea from very young buds, the taste is sweet and very refreshing.
It may be good for those people looking to give up sweeteners or sugar.
Chinese green teas are available from Adagio Teas
amongst many other flavors and varieties.
Take a look at their site and wander through the many reviews they have of their products from some very keen green tea lovers.
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