Whats the difference between jasmine tea, regular green tea, and other kinds of green tea (e.g. sencha, matcha, ect.)?
Green tea – is a “true” tea (i.e., Camellia sinensis) that has undergone minimal oxidation during processing, as opposed to what most Americans drink, which is Black tea. There are many varieties of green tea, which differ based on how they are grown and prepared. Some of which include: Jasmine tea – A famous tea made from Green or Pouchong (Chinese Green) tea leaves that are scented with jasmine flowers. The jasmine flowers are harvested during the day and stored in a cool place until night. During the night, the flowers bloom with full fragrance. The flowers are layered over the tea leaves during the scenting process. The quality of Jasmine tea is determined by the quality of green tea used as its base and the effectiveness of the scenting. Ten Ren offers Jasmine tea, imported from China and Taiwan, in a variety of grades and modalities for your enjoyment. Sencha (broiled tea) – A common green tea in Japan made from leaves that are exposed directly to sunlight. Over three quarters of
