DES 115 - 6 Categories of Tea

6 Categories

六 种 茶 of Tea

DES 115 | Winter 2023 | Joey Wong

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First, leaves are harvested and withered under the sun

Next, they are either Pan-fired or Steamed to induce drying

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Then, they are rolled into disks or squared shaped

After, they are dried to reduce water content for storage

Finally, they are packed, stored, and aged for years

Health Benefits

Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases

Woody

Sweet

Mellow Strong

Regulates Diabetes

Inhibits Obesity

Reduce Risk of Skin Cancer

Gastrointestinal Protectant

Reduce

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Process

First, leaves are harvested and withered under the sun

Next, they are fully oxidized

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Then, they are rolled into curls or ball-like shapes

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After, they are dried to reduce water content for storage

Introduction

Finally, they are packed and stored

Taste

(Depends on Tea Type and Brewing Method)

Caramel

Citrus / Fruity

Spices

Earthy

Malty

Strong + Aromatic

Health Benefits

Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases

Tea is the second most common beverage consumed after water. It is made from the processing of one plant called the‘Camellia Sinensis.’There are 6 categories and they can be either classified as: Green, White, Yellow, Oolong, Black, or Dark tea. The group they associate with is based on their oxidation level, processing methods, and growing region, just to name a few.

Inhibits Obesity

Anti-Inflammation

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Fermentation of Each Type of Tea

0-5% 5-10% 0-10%

Green Tea

White Tea

Yellow Tea

Process

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First, leaves are harvested and withered under the sun

10-80%

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Next, they are bruised to break down cell walls

100%

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80-85%

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Next, they are Baked / Panned

Then, they are dried to reduce water content for storage

Finally, they are packed and stored

Then, they are partially oxidized After, they are rolled into ball-like shapes

Oolong Tea

Health Bene

Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases

Regulates Diabetes

Inhibits Obesity

Improve Dental Health

Regulates Blood Pressure

Black Tea

Dark Tea

绿茶 Green Tea

Process

First, leaves are harvested and withered under the sun

Next, they are either Pan-fired or Steamed to induce drying

Then, they are rolled into ball-like shapes or long twists

After, they are dried to reduce water content for storage

Finally, they are packed and stored

Taste

(Depends on Tea Type and Brewing Method)

Marine + Vegetal

Toasty + Smoky

Sweet + Floral

Smooth Clean

Refreshing

Health Benefits

Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases

Increases Cognitive Functions

Improves Metabolism

Anti-Aging

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白茶 White Tea

Process

First, leaves are harvested and withered under the sun

Next, they are slowly baked dry

Then, they are rolled into needle-like shapes

After, they are dried to reduce water content for storage

Finally, they are packed and stored

Health Benefits

(Depends on Tea Type and Brewing Method)

Sweet Floral Soft Subtle

Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases

Increases Cognitive Functions

Regulates Diabetes

Inhibits Obesity

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5.

黄茶 Yellow Tea

Process

First, leaves are harvested and withered under the sun

Next, they are either Pan-fired or Steamed to induce drying

Then, they are rolled into long needle-like shapes

After, they go through‘Yellowing’/‘Wrapping’to get it’ s yellow hue

Then, they are dried to reduce water content for storage

Finally, they are packed and stored

Taste

(Depends on Tea Type and Brewing Method)

Sweet

Nutty

Mellow

Health Benefits

Regulate Bad Cholesterol

Improves Metabolism

Improve Dental Health

Anti-Inflammation

Anti-Aging

Prevent Neurodegenitive Diseases

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乌龙茶 Oolong Tea

Process

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First, leaves are harvested and withered under the sun

2.

Next, they are bruised to break down cell walls

3.

Then, they are partially oxidized

4.

After, they are rolled into ball-like shapes

5.

Next, they are Baked / Panned

6.

Then, they are dried to reduce water content for storage

7.

Finally, they are packed and stored

Health Benefits

(Depends on Tea Type and Brewing Method)

Floral

Fruity

Malty

Smooth

Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases

Regulates Diabetes

Inhibits Obesity

Improve Dental Health

Regulates Blood Pressure

红茶 Black Tea

Process

First, leaves are harvested and withered under the sun

Next, they are fully oxidized

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Then, they are rolled into curls or ball-like shapes

After, they are dried to reduce water content for storage

Finally, they are packed and stored

Taste

(Depends on Tea Type and Brewing Method)

Caramel

Citrus / Fruity

Spices

Earthy

Malty

Strong + Aromatic

Health Benefits

Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases

Inhibits Obesity

Anti-Inflammation

1.

2.

黑茶 Dark Tea

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First, leaves are harvested and withered under the sun

Next, they are either Pan-fired or Steamed to induce drying

Then, they are rolled into disks or squared shaped

After, they are dried to reduce water content for storage

Health Benefits

Reduces Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases

Regulates Diabetes

Inhibits Obesity

Finally, they are packed, stored, and aged for years Woody Sweet Mellow Strong

Most Popular Tea Type

Reduce Risk of Skin Cancer

Gastrointestinal Protectant

Reduce Blood Glucose Levels

Most Popular Tea Type

Black Tea is the most consumed tea type. It gained it’s popularity ever since it was introduced to the British Palace in the 18th Century. It’s also popular now for its strong flavor and caffeine content as it gives a similar energy boost as coffee.