English Tea
English teas are renowned throughout the world for their flavor
and relaxing qualities. For a while, however, tea was considered an older,
almost "quaint" drink. Today tea is rapidly becoming hip in the United
States. Tea houses and coffee shops are being combined into a new social
hub for gatherings and work.
Kinds of English Tea
English tea can be classified into Morning, Afternoon and Evening, different
time in a day have different kinds of tea.
Darjeeling
It is a full-bodied tea grown in India that has a light flavoiur that reminds
one of Muscatel. It is most ofter used in the afternnon and taken
plain, although lemon may be offered but never milk. Contains a slightly
exotic flavor with hints of darker spices.
Orange Pekoe
A tea with Indian roots. Flavored orange with a hint of spice.
Gunpowder
An agent from the John Company gave this tea it's name. The
tea leaf is rolled into tiny, compact, gunpowder like pellets. If the
tea only contains the smallest buds and tips it is called Pinhead Gunpowder.The
tightly rolled leaves allows gunpowder to retain its flavor longer then
other teas. Gunpowder was one of the first teas to be exported in the
early seventeenth century. The dried leaves have the color and texture
of old Gunpowder. A strong, slightly bitter taste.
Earl Grey
It is a smoky tea with a hint of sweetness and is served plain. This
is the second most popular tea in the world today with its blend of black
teas and bergamot oils. A full, rich taste without much spice.
English Rose
So called because roses are steeped to flavor it. A musky, full taste
that is good for tea parties.
Caravan tea
It is an excellent tea created in imperial Russia. Its usually a
blend of China and India Black Teas, like the Irish tea, it is served with
sugar and milk. Russian are fond of very sweet tea, so they will add
jams or honey and lemons studded with cloves is properly served.
Oolong
This elegant tea is sometimes known as the champagne of teas.
Oolong
originally grown in China, it was imported to England in 1869. It is a
cross between green and black teas and is fermented to achieve its delicious
fruity taste. It is a perfect afternoon tea with light sandwiches
and cakes.
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