Tea Types
Green, black, white, oolong, pu-erh and more — explore the six major types.
Articles in Tea Types
What Is Oolong Tea? Styles, Flavors, and How to Brew
Oolong is a partially oxidized tea from light floral to dark roasted styles. Learn the major types, how processing shapes flavor, and how to brew it.
Silver Needle vs. White Peony vs. Shou Mei: A Guide to Chinese White Tea Styles
Silver Needle, White Peony or Shou Mei? Compare the three Chinese white teas by harvest, flavor, antioxidants and aging to choose with confidence.
Black Tea (Hong Cha): A Friendly Beginner's Guide
In China black tea is called hong cha, or red tea. Learn how it differs from green tea, how to brew it, and the best everyday varieties.
Longjing (Dragon Well): China's Most Famous Green Tea
Longjing is the green tea every Chinese tea drinker knows. Learn what makes it special, how to spot quality, and how to brew it.
Matcha: The Powdered Green Tea, Explained
Matcha is finely ground green tea whisked with water. Learn how it differs from leaf tea, how to choose it, and how to prepare it properly.
Pu-erh Tea: Aged, Fermented, and Worth Knowing
Pu-erh is a unique post-fermented Chinese tea that can be aged for decades. Learn the difference between raw and ripe pu-erh and how to start.
Tie Guan Yin: The 'Iron Goddess' Oolong
Tie Guan Yin is one of China's most famous oolongs. Learn its story, flavor, and how to brew this floral, creamy tea.
What Is Oolong Tea? A Beginner's Guide
Oolong tea sits between green and black tea. Learn how it is made, its flavor profile, and why it matters in Chinese tea culture.
White Tea: The Gentlest, Least-Processed Tea
White tea is made with almost no processing. Discover why it is so delicate, how to brew it, and why many people enjoy aging it.
Yellow Tea: The Rarest of the Six Major Types
Yellow tea is a seldom-seen Chinese tea with a unique 'sealing yellow' step. Learn what makes it special and the famous varieties to try.