All Possible Flavors for Teas When you drink tea, what type of flavor do you look for? Do you want one thats full-bodied and malty or one light with fruity hints? No matter what you prefer, theres a tea out there for you. With high levels of antioxidants, teas allow you to get your morning caffeine without consuming too much. Those looking to replace their coffee with tea often opt for black. In flavor and caffeine content, both are similar. A generic brewed eight-ounce cup of coffee has 95 to 200 grams of caffeine, while black tea has 40 to 120 milligrams for the same serving. At the same time, black teas – with flavor infusions or prepared otherwise – are often described as deep and malty. Some afternoon teas, however, may be slightly lighter. Most traditional blends, such as Earl Grey, English breakfast, and Irish breakfast, are all black teas. Where the tea leaves come from – Africa, East Asia, India, or Sri Lanka – adds to the flavor, and additions, such as bergamot to Earl Grey, give each beverage a different taste. Black teas, however, may be too strong and too coffee-like for some, and a lighter flavor may be preferable. For a less overpowering flavor, consider green or white teas. With less processing than black teas, green or white blends often come from East Asia and have more antioxidants. At the same time, taste and quality are not uniform for these blends. White teas, for instance, vary with the ratio of buds to leaves; the greater the amount of buds, the rarer and higher quality the tea. Green teas, similarly, vary with where the leaves were picked – China or Japan – and any additions or processing. Genmaicha (green tea with toasted rice), jasmine (with leaves and buds added), and gunpowder (darker in color) green teas are similar but have different tastes. Herbal teas, also called tisanes, have their own distinct flavors. Without tea leaves added, tisanes are composed of a combination of dried fruits, herbs, or spices and brewed like any tea beverage. As a result, the brewed blend can be fruity, taste strongly of spices or herbs, or a combination of two or three such flavors.
Posted on: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 03:04:56 +0000
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