You obviously know what tea is. And if you are a coffee drinking you know it as the other beverage for people who do not drink coffee. But you may not know about the different types of tea and their benefits or even what tastes good. Here is a brief explanation of Chinese tea and what to expect when you try them.

Green Tea: You will hear a lot of benefits to choosing green tea for your palette. It is the most natural form of tea in the China region. When it is picked it is briefly fried to eliminate the grassy smell it usually has. It does not have a fermentation process like other types of teas. The concoction of green tea is said to have medicinal values to aid in inflammation and other issues surrounding the body. It also has the least amount of caffeine.

Oolong Tea: This type of tea is a combination or derivative of green and black tea. Therefore it is half fermented. It is also called Qing Cha tea. It has green leaves with red along the edges of the leaf which make them softer.

Black Tea: This type of tea has a fuller body and taste when it is brewed. It also has withering, which is unlike many other teas from the Chinese region. It is left to ferment for a long time and then it is roasted. In doing so, the leaves are oxidized once processed.

Red Tea: The red leaves create the name for this type of Chinese tea. The color of the tea is also red when you steep it. It has a low aroma and a tepid flavor. There are three different classes of red tea which are Kung Fu, Ted tea and small species. This is a light tea and a refreshing compliment to a meal.

White Tea: Many people refer this type of tea to the green tea as a subclass of it. This is mostly because it is withered and roasted like green tea and also it does not go through the fermentation process. It also has a lower caffeine content.

Yellow Tea: This color tea also has its roots in color. It is considered a rare class of Chinese tea. The flavor is mild and a nice refreshing enjoyment for any time of day.

Flower Tea: If you are looking for a unique type of tea this is the one for you. It is a combination of flower and scented tea leaves. The flowers are dried without a lot of processing and the scented tea uses green and red teas as their base to mix with the flowers. This type of type will have a strong aroma when fully steeped.

Compressed Tea: If you want a tea that will store for years you can try this type. It is a tea that has a base of black tea in it that if fully compressed. The compression can take on many shapes.