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Friday, October 19, 2007

Chinese Green Tea

Author: Cup of Green Tea
Source: Chinese Green Tea

Cultivation of tea plants in China dates back thousands of years, and today 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.

Numerous varieties of green tea are produced in China. Some of the 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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