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Green Tea

Despite its wide variety of tea styles, China may be most famous for its huge selection of green tea (绿茶 lǜchá). One of the least processed varieties of tea, green tea has become quite popular in the west due to its subtle flavor, manageable caffeine content and the bevy of health benefits which have been attributed to it. Chinese green teas have been cultivated for over 4000 years, and are among the most flavorful and varied in the world. Read on to learn all about Chinese green tea, including types of green tea, production methods, brewing instructions and health benefits.

Production

Types of Green Tea

Brewing Green Tea