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Spill the Tea Tea & Blend Cheat-Sheet for the Ill & Bothered (PT 2)

Spill the Tea Tea & Blend Cheat-Sheet for the Ill & Bothered Quick Preview: Most Teas come from the Camilla Sinses Plant. Many people get confused, and it's no wonder, because there are simply so many different names for Tea.  Those names, are largely based on regions in which it grows and is not a way to differentiate between Green and Black and White. As an example, some Indian Tea includes Masala, Nilgiri, Darjeeling, Kangra, Assam, etc. All of these are Black Teas, but come from different regions in India, where the same tea leaves take on differing flavors built around climate and soil nutrients. A parallel example would be Earl Grey Tea from England, which is Black Tea with added oil of orange bergamot. This oil can be added into the oxidation, drying or fermentation stage. While other Teas like Chai, are simply brewed with additional spices to complete the flavor.  See how the world of tea just got a little bit smaller and less overwhelming? Processing Tea: All ...