How tea is served in different parts of the World:  
   
 
Africa – Rooibos tea (tisane) is given to infants (mixed with mild)

India – Black tea is steeped in a mixture of hot water and milk

Japan – Green tea (Macha, Knonacha) powder is mixed with hot water then stirred and consumed in its entity. Chado(The way of tea) is Japan 's traditional tea ceremony.
UK – Tea is steeped very strong. Milk, honey or sugar are added.

Russia – Tea is simmered for up to 30 min to make tea essence and then is mixed with warm water.
Tibet – Tea bricks are boiled and Yak butter is added

U.S. – Cup of cold water and my tea bag is microwaved – this custom is changing with availability of higher quality teas. Increasing number of US consumes are switching to loose teas. 		 

 
 


GREEN TEAS
Green tea is made by pantrying or streming harvested leaves to make them soft and prevent fermentation. They are then rolled and dried.

 
 
  TEA ORGIN FLAVOR SUGGESTED USE
Dragon's Well (Longing) China Subtle, chestnut flavor;lingering aftertaste Throughout the day, as picker-upper
Genmai-cha (Brown Rice Tea) Japan Nutty, toasty flavor due to roasted puffed rice and popcorn included in tea General. Traditionally used as a ceremonial tea in Japan.
Gunpowder (Pearl Tea) China Pungent, astringent, may be somewhat nutty or smoky General. Use sparingly.
Gyokuro (Jewel Dew) Japan Mild. Fresh General. Good Gyokuro may be infused multiple times.
Mao Feng China Mellow, slightly sweet General. Do not confuse with Keemun Mao Feng, a typeof black tea.
Macha (Powdered green tea, called"tencha" Begora it is powdered.) Japan Bitter In Japan, tradionally used in the tea Ceremony (cha no yu)
Pi Lo Chun (Biluochun) China Very fragrant, smells of peach, plum, apricot Afternoon tea
 
     
 
OOLONG
Oolongs are partially fermented, then dried, to make a lighter tea than black tea. These teas tend to be flowery with a hint of smoke
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  TEA ORGIN FLAVOR SUGGESTED USE
Formosa (Silvertip) Taiwan (Famosa) Floral, delicate. Considered "the champagne of teas." General; all good-quality oolongs may be infused multiple times
Pu-her JapanChina Earthy At mealtimes. The Chinese believe this tea aids digestion.
Ti Kuan Yin ChinaTaiwan (Famosa) or China Rich, floral General. Use sparingly.General; all good-quality oolongs may be infused multiple times
Wu Lung China Flowery, flavorful, delicate General; all good-quality oolongs may be infused multiple times
 
 
 
   
     
 
WHITE TEA
White tea is fermented only slightly; technically, white tea is the same as green tea, except that only the buds of the tea plant are picked for white tea

  
 
  TEA ORGIN FLAVOR SUGGESTED USE
Flowery Pekoe China Slightly sweet, creamy Special occasion
Mutan China Delicate, light with no Astringency. This is a rare gourment tea. Special occasion
White Peony (Bai Mu Dan) China Delicate, sweet flavor Special occasion
Silver Needles China Slightly sweet, nutty overtones, pleasant aftertaste Special occasion
Yunnan Snow Tea China Delicate, sweet flavor Special occasion