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Tea is a traditional drink and one of the most common drinks in the world. Tea can be divided into green tea, black tea, white tea, yellow tea, oolong tea and so on according to the production process, origin and variety. Every kind of tea is unique, with different taste, aroma and efficacy. In this paper, the characteristics of each kind of tea are classified, so that people can better understand tea and choose tea suitable for their own tastes and physical needs.

Keywords: tea classification; Characteristics; Taste; Aroma; efficacy

Classification and characteristics of tea

Tea is an indispensable drink in people's daily life and an important part of China's traditional culture. According to the production technology, origin and variety of tea, tea can be divided into dozens of varieties such as green tea, black tea, white tea, yellow tea and oolong tea. Every kind of tea has a different taste, aroma and efficacy. This paper will analyze several common teas.

1. Green tea

Green tea is a kind of tea that has not been fermented in the process of making tea. Its color is green, its taste is fresh, its fragrance is fragrant and its taste is refreshing. Green tea is rich in tea polyphenols, vitamin C and amino acids, and has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, reducing fat and losing weight, and refreshing. Common green teas are Longjing, Biluochun, Mao Feng and Shifeng.

2. Black tea

Black tea is a kind of tea that has gone through the whole fermentation process in the process of making tea. Its color is bright red, its taste is mellow and its aroma is rich. Black tea is rich in amino acids, tea polyphenols and other ingredients, which has the effects of refreshing, promoting digestion, reducing fat and losing weight. Common black teas are Zhengshan, Qimen and Dianhong.

3. White tea

White tea is a kind of tea made by drying young leaves in the sun. Its color is light yellow, its taste is elegant, its fragrance is fresh and its taste is mellow. White tea has the effects of clearing away heat and toxic materials, resisting aging and lowering blood pressure. Common white teas are Bai Mudan and Shoumei.

4. Yellow tea

Yellow tea is a kind of tea which is made by micro-fermentation and drying of tender leaves in a micro-temperature environment. Its color is yellow-green, its taste is fresh and refreshing, and its fragrance is floral. Yellow tea is rich in tea polyphenols, flavonoids and other physiological active substances, and has the effects of anti-aging, lipid-lowering and weight-reducing. Common yellow tea includes Junshan silver needle and yellow bud.

5.oolong tea

Oolong tea is a kind of tea that has undergone semi-fermentation in the process of making tea. Its color is yellow-green, it tastes mellow and sweet, and its taste is mellow. Oolong tea is rich in tea polyphenols, amino acids and vitamin C, and has the functions of clearing away heat and toxic materials, reducing fat and losing weight, and refreshing. Common oolong teas are Tieguanyin, Narcissus and Phoenix Dan Cong.

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