Types of Tea.
There are over 3000 different varieties of tea around the world. That’s a lot of tea! But there are only certain types of tea.
Herbal teas are not actually true teas and are instead tisanes which are a combination of different flowers, herbs, and plants.
The main types of tea.
Black
Caffeine: High. Black tea has a lot higher caffeine content than many other types of tea.
Flavour: strong, robust
Popular Varieties: Assam, Earl Grey, Darjeeling, English breakfast
Green
Caffeine: Low. Green tea has less caffeine than Black and Oolong but often more than many other types of tea. The caffeine content of green tea can vary a lot depending on the variety.
Flavour: Fragrant, grassy, floral
Popular Varieties: Matcha, Sencha, Dragonwell Green Tea, Gunpowder Green Tea
White
Caffeine: Low. White tea has the lowest caffeine content of most types of tea.
Flavour: Delicate, sweet, floral,
Popular Varieties: White peony
It is estimated that the world consumes over 5 billion cups of tea a day!
Herbal
Caffeine: None. Herbal teas are usually caffeine free. They are not true teas and are often called tisanes.
Flavour: Fruity
Popular Varieties: Hibiscus, Chamomile, Pomegranate
Oolong
Caffeine: Low. Oolong generally has one of the lowest amounts of caffeine amongst most types of tea. Less than Black but more than Green and White.
Flavour: Light, grassy, sweet, toasty
Popular Varieties: Ginseng Oolong, Da Hong Pao, Guandong
Rooibos
Caffeine: None. If you’re after a caffeine free tea, then Rooibos is a great option.
Flavour: nutty, vanilla, sweet
Popular Varieties:
Red Rooibos, Green Rooibos