Get Your Cuppa Fix: The World’s Most Delicious Teas
We all know that tea can be good for us. But how do you know what kind of tea to buy? Well, we’ve got your back! Check out our list of the best teas in the world—and from every region and continent too.
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Tie Guan Yin
Tie Guan Yin, also known as Iron Buddha, is a Chinese oolong tea. It’s a semi-fermented tea that’s grown in the Fujian province of China. Tie Guan Yin is one of the most popular teas in China and is served at many restaurants there. This light-bodied green tea has a sweet flavor with notes of strawberry and peach on its finish that linger pleasantly for hours after drinking it.
The name “Iron Buddha” comes from its rich brown color—it looks like an origami sculpture when brewed properly! Tie Guan Yin may not be as well known outside of Asia, but it deserves more attention from Western drinkers who enjoy savory flavors like beef stew or dumplings on their plates instead of bland vegetable dishes prepared with bitter herbs like parsley or cilantro (which are both excellent additions).
Pu-erh
Pu-erh is a black tea that’s been fermented and aged, which gives it an earthy flavor. It’s produced in China, where it’s consumed as an after-meal beverage or used to make traditional Chinese medicine.
Pu-erh has been around since the Qing dynasty (1644–1911), when farmers began cultivating this style of tea by cutting young trees and letting them rest for years before harvesting them. The resulting leaves were then left to ferment on their own before being dried and ground into small chips or cakes that could be stored for years without losing their flavor or aroma—a process known as “fermentation.”
Black Tea
Black tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, after water. It’s made from leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant and fermented for a short time before drying. The resulting product has a strong flavor that can be mild or strong depending on how long it was fermented, with both kinds being widely available across many countries around the world.
Oolong
Oolong is a semi-oxidized tea, meaning it has been exposed to air and light. This process creates a lightly oxidized leaf with a sweet taste and fruity aroma. Oolongs are popular in China and Japan, but they’re also gaining popularity in other parts of the world as well! One of the reasons why oolong is so popular among health enthusiasts is because it offers many benefits—including weight loss, digestion support and heart health. According to some studies:
Weight loss: A daily dose of oolong can help you lose up to 7 pounds over 12 weeks! The antioxidants found in this type of tea inhibit fat cells from forming while promoting healthy metabolism by increasing energy expenditure (calories burned). This effect occurs because oolong contains high levels of flavonoids that suppress appetite while boosting metabolism at the same time.
Digestion support: When consumed regularly on an empty stomach before meals or snacks throughout the day (ideal between meals), it helps reduce bloating caused by consuming large amounts of acidic foods such as tomatoes or citrus fruits. Antioxidant properties make this tea beneficial for healthy ageing too!
White Tea
White tea is made from young and unopened leaves, which means it’s the least processed of all teas. White tea has a much milder taste than black or green varieties because it lacks the bitter notes that come with oxidation. The antioxidants found in white teas also help protect your cells from damage caused by free radicals—or molecules that can cause inflammation and cell damage in your body.
White teas are especially good for you if you have dry skin or experience eczema; they contain more antioxidants than other types of tea—especially rooibos! And because they’re not fermented like black or green teas, their anti-inflammatory properties can help reduce puffiness under eyes (which might be caused by allergies).
Green Tea
Green tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. While there are many different types of green tea, you can tell them apart by their color—the darker the color, the more antioxidants it has in it. The health benefits associated with drinking green teas include weight loss and heart health along with cancer prevention. Green teas contain about two-thirds less caffeine than black teas do (about 50mg vs 150mg), so they come with fewer stimulant effects if you’re sensitive to caffeine like me! If you’re looking for a low-sugar alternative without any caffeine kick whatsoever then go ahead and give this one a try!
Rooibos Tea
Rooibos tea is made from the leaves of the rooibos plant, which grows in South Africa and other parts of southern Africa. It’s caffeine-free and has a sweet taste that many people find irresistible. Rooibos also contains antioxidants and minerals like iron, manganese and magnesium. Rooibos can be enjoyed hot or cold—it’s great when blended with milk or lemonade—and it makes a wonderful base for smoothies or chai latte recipes!
Red Rooibos Tea
Red rooibos tea is made from the leaves of the rooibos plant, which also happens to be a shrub. The red color comes from its leaves, which have high amounts of antioxidants and minerals. It’s caffeine-free, too! Red rooibos offers many health benefits. Drinking red rooibos can help reduce inflammation; it may even reduce arthritis symptoms. Red rooibos contains more than 50% polyphenols (antioxidants), which protect against free radical damage caused by pollution or chemicals—two things that contribute to health problems like cancer and heart disease.
Some teas are healthier than others. That’s also a fact, even though it may not seem like it at first glance.
And some teas are more expensive than others—but there’s another way to look at this: The price of a cup of tea can vary wildly depending on where you buy it from and how much you want to pay for it (and if your budget allows). You might think that all black teas taste similar but in fact some black teas taste better than others! And some white teas taste nicer too!
Why? Because they’re both made from leaves grown in different parts of the world and processed differently by different people who have differing tastes in food or drink. The teas we’ve talked about today are the best of the best. If you’re looking for something new and interesting, try one of these!
