Green tea is an unfermented tea variety crafted by quickly halting oxidation through processes like pan-frying, steaming, or baking after harvesting, which preserves its natural green hue and nutrients.
Common Chinese green tea varieties include:
Longjing Tea (龙井茶): This tea is from Zhejiang and is renowned for its flat shape, chestnut aroma, and mellow taste.
Biluochun Tea (碧螺春茶): Hailing from Jiangsu, it features tight, spiral-shaped leaves with a rich floral and fruity aroma.
Huangshan Maofeng (黄山毛峰): Produced in Anhui, it offers a fresh, brisk flavor and a delicate floral scent.
Xinyang Maojian (信阳毛尖): From Henan, known for its slender shape, sharp taste, and long-lasting aroma.
Liu’an Guapian (六安瓜片): Originating in Anhui, unique as it consists of single tea leaves, presenting a crisp, refreshing flavor.
Taiping Houkui (太平猴魁): Also from Anhui, with large, flat leaves, delivering a strong, sweet-nutty taste.
Lushan Yunwu (庐山云雾): Grown on Mount Lushan in Jiangxi, it has a fresh, grassy flavor and a light, lingering aftertaste.
Green tea typically exhibits a fresh, grassy, and sometimes slightly astringent flavor, with some varieties having floral, nutty, or fruity undertones, making it a popular choice for its health benefits and refreshing qualities.
