TYPES of TEA - CJ's...It is estimated that there are 1500 types of tea, and there are 6 basic...

There are two di�erent words for tea: te-derived (Min, a historical Chinese language)

and cha-derived (Cantonese and Mandarin). The word a specific country uses for tea reveals

where the country first acquired its tea. This explains why tea is also known as chai in

many regions across the world.

CHINA

TYPES of TEA

GREEN TEA

OOLONG TEA

BLACK / RED TEAHERBAL TEA

WHITE TEA

POST-FERMENTED TEA

BENEFITS of TEAReduces risk of some forms of cancer

The risk of cardiovascular disease

Supports a healthy blood pressure

Promotes weight loss

Helps fight bacteria and viruses

Improves oral health (Bad breath)

Helps reduce inflammation

It is estimated that there are 1500 types of tea, and there are 6 basic categories of tea:

Tea also has neuro-protective power. The Tannic acid in black teais said to help remove warts. The tannins found in green tea have been found to help

stop bleeding by coagulating the blood.

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5Tea was a major factor in establishingconnections between the East and West.It was also a catalyst for developingnew technology, such as fastertransport ships

When tea is being poured in China, guests tap two or three fingers

on the table three times to show gratitude to the server.

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When you look at your cup of tea, what do you see? Refreshment, day-starter or thirst quencher? That simple cup contains a much larger heritage. Tea has shaped and formed civilizations, built nations, fueled wars and has even grown economies.

Tea makes the world go round. For billions, mornings are not complete without a cup of tea. The popular beverage has helped seal business deals. Family relationships have beenstrengthened, thanks to this marvelous cup of liquid goal.

But tea is just tea, right ?NO.

2737 B.C. - Chinese Emperor Shen-Nung,known as the ‘Divine Healer.’ It is said that he discovered the beverage when tea leaves accidentally blew into his pot of boiling water.

780 - Lu Yu publishes a definitive book.Cha Ching or The Tea Classic, after studying tea for twenty years.

900 - Tea drinking has spread to Japan, where the Tea Ceremonyis created

1600 - Tea is introduced to Europe300 A .D. - Tea becomes a daily beverage in China

1717 - The Twining family openedthe Golden Lyon, a teashop thatallowed women. Remarkably, thisshop is still open today.

ABOUT THE WORLD’S FAVOURITE BEVERAGE

PAR-TEAfacts

Tea in Britain was predominantly imported through illegal methods. Smugglers would often mix tea (most often green tea) with other types of leaves and additives to increase their profits.

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The government lowered taxes in 1785 and lowered taxes,making it more a�ordable and wiping out the smugglingactivity.

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DID YOUKNOW ?

That Kenya is the third largest

tea producer behind China and India?

DID YOU KNOW ?Tea was first introducedin the Botanic Gardens atEntebbe, Uganda in 1909, but commercial cultivation didn't begin until the late 1920's,when Brooke Bond began extensiveplantings.

AFRICAN TEA factAre you aware that Africantea production dates back to the 19th century?

The next time you pay us a visit, be sure to ask for any tea from our wide range available.

As you sample it, you’ll know that you’re enjoying a delightful taste of history.

Black Tea is the mostcommon type of tea

drank around the world

78%of people around the

world prefer Black Tea.

Billion cups ofTea

consumed daily Worlwide3