Types of Tea

Summary: Tea is characterized as the most mystical and healing of all the beverages. With the variety of flavors, tea seems to perfect drink for any occasion. As Chinese legend describes, tea originated by divine intervention. A legendary emperor was sitting in the grass sometime around 2737 B.C. As he was pondering life, he drank a bowl of boiling water when all of a sudden leaves blew into his bowl. When he looked down, he noticed that the water had started to change color. The ever inquisitive and curious monarch took a sip of the brew and was pleasantly surprised by its flavor and its restorative properties. However, due to the desire that tea arouses, one creation myth can not possibly be enough to explain the beginnings of tea. Another legend claims that the founder of the Zen school of Buddhism discovered the beverage. Regardless of truth to these myths, tea has played a significant role in Asian culture for centuries as a staple beverage, a curative and a symbol of status.

In this free video series, learn about the various types of tea. Let Nelson Drago illustrate the difference between green and black tea. He describes the various kinds of white tea and tells you why they are so expensive. Learn about Oolong tea and Rooibos tea. Nelson also shows examples of the variation of Earl Grey tea. He even describes different tea pairings with meals. So start learning about the diversity and benefits of tea today!