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In the Indian culture, tea is much more than a drink. It has become an integral part of the lifestyle and life of every Indian. According to ancient documents, tea was first consumed in India for medicinal purposes back in 500 B.C. However, the culture of drinking tea became popular in the British-era. They first introduced black tea with milk and sugar to the Indian masses who altered this recipe by adding spices to create different flavours of tea such as well-loved Masala Chai, which uses the country's rich spices.
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In the Indian culture, tea is much more than a drink. It has become an integral part of the lifestyle and life of every Indian. According to ancient documents, tea was first consumed in India for medicinal purposes back in 500 B.C. However, the culture of drinking tea became popular in the British-era. They first introduced black tea with milk and sugar to the Indian masses who altered this recipe by adding spices to create different flavours of tea such as well-loved Masala Chai, which uses the country's rich spices.
White Tea: Made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, White tea is the least processed type of tea. Tea leaf buds are left to dry on their own, which gives them a very delicate, floral, slightly sweet, and well-rounded flavour. This tea is usually lightly oxidized with low levels of caffeine. Black Tea: The most common type of tea, black tea is full of flavour due to oxidation. This process creates dark-coloured tea leaves with enriched flavours like honey and cream. Flavour profile in black teas also includes the notes of stone fruits, malt and cacao. Black teas are fully oxidized and high in caffeine.
Green Tea: Green tea has become the most popular in different types of tea due to its health benefits. Green Tea is unoxidized and has less caffeine than any type of tea. To prevent oxidation, green teas are usually roasted in a pan or steamed which gives it a flavour profile of vegetal and nutty to grassy and savoury. Oolong Tea: Oolong, also known as Wulong tea is semi-oxidized and falls in between black and green tea. The leaves come from the Camellia sinensis plant which are oxidized repeatedly, then heat-treated and dried to stop oxidation. The notes and flavour profiles of oolong teas are favourite among tea enthusiasts, as they range from fresh and floral to roasty, full-bodied and fruity aromas.
Herbal Tea: Herbal tea doesn't come from tea plants like any other type of teas. Instead, herbal teas are made from various herbs, fruits or flowers, which then create a new range of flavours. These tea types are caffeine-free and often benefit your health due to its ingredients which can include chamomile, ginger, lemongrass, peppermint, rosehips, hibiscus, and dried fruits. Nilgiri Tea: Nilgiri tea comes from the southern part of the Western Ghats, which spreads across the states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The flavours of Nilgiri teas are subtle and gently elegant while the notes are strong and intensely aromatic. It also has a unique golden yellow colour and has floral tones with a creamy mouthfeel due to frequently being blended with more flavourful teas.
