Tea and Asian tea cultures

Camellia Sinensis Tea Leaf

Black tea, green tea, oolong tea, and white tea are four different types of tea, but they are all made from the same leaf, called Camellia sinensis. The processing methods differ, resulting in different antioxidant and health-promoting compounds in each type of tea.

Tea culture is defined by the way tea is made and the way people interact with tea

Traveling around the world, most people wake up, all greet the new day with a cup of tea, or a cup of coffee. Apart coffee and cacao, Tea is one of the most widely consumed hot beverages in the world. In this article, we will wander through some countries in Asia, see how people enjoy tea in each place.

Vietnamese Tea Culture

Vietnam doesn't have complicated Tea rituals, but the enjoyment is also very delicate. Tea is a drink be used in most ceremonies and important events; Tea is chosen for most contemplative activities such as poetry, painting, chess or even gardening...

Japanese Tea Ceremony

Japanese tea ceremony is known as the art of enjoying tea in Japanese culture, which developed around the end of the 12th century. Japanese tea ceremony is not simply a path, a rule of tea drinking, but above all, it is a way of purifying the soul by harmonizing the mind with nature, then from on the mind, cultivate character to attain enlightenment.

A little about Chinese Tea Culture

China is the birthplace of tea and its culture. Tea is considered a traditional Chinese cultural heritage, which has accompanied the Chinese for more than 5000 years. The Chinese have long attached importance to drinking some tea during or after a meal. They also use tea as a formal drink to invite guests.

Masala Tea, a Indian traditional milk tea

Masala tea is a Indian traditional milk tea made by a blend of black tea, milk, sugar, ginger or other spices. Today this drink has become popular all over the world. Due to masala tea contains many herbs and spices, so it also provides many health benefits.