Tea Classification - Tea is a perennial plant called Camellia Sinensis; a shrub native to the mountainous southwest region of China. Tea does not pollinate itself. It spread east & south by human cultivation, not by natural means.
It is cultivated differently depending on climate, geography, and process. Teas cultivated in eastern regions are short bushes with small leaves. Those grown in southern regions are tall trees with large leaves. Layering and cutting are the normal modes of cultivation. Teas are usually categorized into two types: Chinese (Variety Sinensis) and Assam (Variety Assamica). Its the method of processing that differentiates tea types into green, black, oolong et al.
Preparing Great Tea - The Basics
The difference in taste you can draw from tea if you follow these instructions will surprise you. They can make any tea tasting experience better.
Preparing Japanese Green Tea
Green tea is made from more mature tea leaves than white tea, and may be withered prior to steaming or firing. We have selected the most popular kinds of green tea still produced in Japan’s tea gardens and provided detailed preparation instructions.