Overview of Chinese Tea Varieties
Sno. |
Name |
Origin |
Daily Consumption |
Percentage Coverage |
---|---|---|---|---|
1. |
Green Tea |
Emperor Shen Nong (2737 BCE) |
300 million |
60% of market. |
2. |
Black Tea |
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE) |
200 million |
20% of the tea market. |
3. |
White Tea |
Fujian |
50 million |
3% of the tea market |
4. |
Yellow Tea |
Tang Dynasty (618-907 CE) |
several million people |
2-5% of the tea market |
5. |
Oolong Tea |
Qing Dynasty (17th century). |
10 million |
15% of the tea market |
6. |
Pu-erh Tea |
Han Dynasty |
50 million |
2% of the tea market |
7. |
Dark Tea |
Tang Dynasty |
several million people |
5-10% of the tea market |
8. |
Jasmine Tea |
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 CE) |
southern provinces like Fujian and Guangdong |
3-4% of the tea market. |
9. |
Longjing (Dragon Well) Tea |
Song Dynasty (960-1279 CE) |
spring harvest season |
10-15% |
Chinese Tea Culture
China is a country which is rich in history of tradition. Its history is not limited to ancient civilization but also it is rich in tea culture. Tea in Chinese culture has flourished for thousands of years. This not only shapes the daily lives of their people but also influences the perception of tea in the world. We already know that tea is an important beverage all over the world. Many people love to drink tea daily.
Let’s embark on a journey through the world of Chinese tea culture and see their culture, traditions, and rituals.
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