What are the six types of Chinese tea?

Chinese tea is classified by oxidation level: Green tea (ç»¿èŒ¶, unoxidized) â€” fresh, grassy, e.g., Longjing, Biluochun; White tea (ç™½èŒ¶, minimally oxidized) â€” delicate, sweet, e.g., Baihao Yinzhen; Yellow tea (é»„èŒ¶, lightly oxidized) â€” rare, mellow; Oolong tea (ä¹Œé¾™èŒ¶, semi-oxidized) â€” complex, floral, e.g., Tieguanyin, Dahongpao; Black tea (çº¢èŒ¶, fully oxidized) â€” robust, malty, e.g., Keemun, Dianhong; Pu-erh tea (æ™®æ´±èŒ¶, post-fermented) â€” earthy, improves with age.

How should I brew Chinese green tea?

Green tea should be brewed at 75â€“80Â°C (167â€“176Â°F) â€” boiling water will burn the leaves and create bitterness. Use 2â€“3g of tea per 150ml of water. Steep for 1â€“2 minutes for the first infusion, and 30 seconds longer for each subsequent infusion. High-quality green tea can be re-steeped 3â€“4 times.

What is Pu-erh tea and why is it special?

Pu-erh (æ™®æ´±èŒ¶) is a post-fermented tea from Yunnan province that improves with age, similar to wine. Raw Pu-erh (ç”Ÿæ™®æ´±) is naturally aged over decades, while ripe Pu-erh (ç†Ÿæ™®æ´±) undergoes accelerated fermentation. Aged Pu-erh cakes (é¥¼èŒ¶) from the 1950sâ€“1980s can sell for thousands of dollars at auction. Pu-erh is known for its earthy flavor and digestive benefits.

How should I store Chinese tea?

Store tea in an airtight container away from light, moisture, heat, and strong odors. Green and white tea are best consumed within 12â€“18 months of harvest. Oolong tea keeps for 2â€“3 years. Pu-erh tea should be stored in a breathable container at room temperature â€” it continues to age and improve over decades.

Where does the best Chinese tea come from?

Famous tea regions include: Hangzhou, Zhejiang â€” Longjing (Dragon Well) green tea; Anxi, Fujian â€” Tieguanyin oolong; Wuyi Mountains, Fujian â€” Dahongpao (Big Red Robe) oolong; Yunnan â€” Pu-erh tea; Huangshan, Anhui â€” Huangshan Maofeng green tea; Fuding, Fujian â€” Baihao Yinzhen white tea.

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China is the birthplace of tea — legend says Shennong discovered it in 2737 BC
Six types: Green (绿茶), White (白茶), Yellow (黄茶), Oolong (乌龙茶), Black (红茶), Pu-erh (普洱茶)
Longjing (Dragon Well) from Hangzhou is China's most famous green tea, dating to the Tang Dynasty
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