The CTC method makes CTC tea have a consistent flavor profile from one batch to the next. A common type of CTC tea is Assam tea, a well-known black tea. Black teaThe “western favourite” black tea has a dark brew with strong aroma and taste is a favourite among different types of tea.
- Great with milk and sugar
- The tea base for Chai tea
- Many grades from a few dollars a kg to a few hundred dollars
Green tea with a rich flavor profile, full of varied aromas and flavours, none of which impose but gently ease their way through the palate. Due to the little processing, green tea has kept the colour, original bittersweet taste and aroma of the freshly plucked leaves.
- widely known for its slimming and germ fighting properties
- Assam green tea usually more robust taste
- Assam green tea greener and grassier in taste usually
There are amazing benefits of green tea that everyone might not be aware of. Drink this brew as it can keep you much better!
Oolong (wu-long / black dragon tea ) Simply put, oolong is the best among types of tea after meals. A good oolong is simply addictive!
- great for digestion
- reputed to help weight loss
- varied taste from green tea to black tea like taste
White tea White tea is the least processed tea with the lowest tannins. It got its name from the almost colourless brew it produces.
- light taste
- high price (good ones are buds, not tea leaves)
- antioxidant powerhouse