The Chinese have been working to perfect the art of scented teas since jasmine first came on the scene in about the third century. Since then hundreds of diff- erent scent combinations have been added, with China setting the worldwide standard of excellence for scented teas. |
Scented teas are among the most popular of teas, right up there with flavored teas, with little different- iation between the two, other then the mode of flavor.Both can make either hot or cold drinks that are blended with flower petals to create |
rose. Vietnam’s lotus tea is also a lovely, delicate blend, still made today by hand in the ancient traditional method, using natural flower blossoms to scent the tea.Using a base of green tea, together with fresh jasmine blooms, traditional hot or cold. Nothing soothes quite like a cup |
Litchi – China’s Favorite Fruit |
Litchi Hongcha is a black tea scented with juices from litchis, one of China’s most popular fruits, which has a sharp, sort of citric flavor. Also sometimes called Lychee, it’s a satisfying, refreshing drink, both day and night. |
Modern Scented Teas |
With an enormous variety of scented teas available today, it’s fun to try new flavors. Some of the most popular scented teas available today are: black currant, cherry, citrus fruits, ginger, lemon with lemon peel, mango, minted green tea, orange with orange peel, passion flower, and red fruits.Some other popular scented teas from China include:
scented with flowers of the Chloranthus spicatus. The liquid is a bright red and good
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Chinese Gradings for Scented Teas |
Extra fancy is better than Standard – one of the best is Yin Hao (Silver Down). Other fine examples are Cheng Feng (Spring Wind), and Chung Hao (Spring Down).The Japanese also produce scented teas, although these are not always readily available as
the tea bushes on plantations. |