Black Tea
Brew at boiling for 3-5 minutes.
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Made from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis.
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Two varieties, ​sinensis and assamica.
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Highly oxidized.
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One typical cup has about 47 mg of caffeine. (Coffee typically has 95 mg)
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Tends to be strong, earthy, nutty, and dark.
Green Tea
Brew at 150F/40.5C-180F/82 for 1-3 minutes.
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Made from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis.
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Two varieties, ​sinensis and assamica.
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Slightly oxidized
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One typical cup has about 20 mg of caffeine. (Coffee typically has 95 mg)
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Tends to be very vegetal, grassy, fruity and sweet if brewed correctly.
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Easy to over-brew, in that case it becomes bitter and dries out the mouth.
White Tea
Brew at 170F/40.5C for 1-5 minutes.
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Made from the tea plant, Camellia sinensis.
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Two varieties, ​sinensis and assamica.
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Not oxidized, young buds.
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One cup has 6-55 mg of caffeine. (Coffee typically has 95 mg)
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Tends to be very delicate and floral.
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Easy to over-brew.