10 Amazing Teas to help start your tea journey

Tea comes in many different varieties, each with its distinct flavor profile and characteristics. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at popular tea types, such as green, black, oolong, and white. Discover the differences between these varieties and find out which one suits your taste preferences. As a beginner in the tea community, it can be overwhelming. This guide is to help you with the beginning of your tea journey. In this guide, I will suggest different tea in different categories of tea.

• White Tea: Made from young tea buds with minimal processing.
• Green Tea: Non-oxidized tea, produced by quickly heating or steaming the leaves to halt oxidation.
• Oolong Tea: Partially oxidized tea, with a range of oxidation levels depending on the desired flavor.
• Black Tea: Fully oxidized tea, resulting in dark leaves and robust flavors.

If you have never tried any of these different types of tea and none of these sounds appealing to you, go to a store online or in person and look at what it says about the tea, the flavors it says it tastes like and see what on sounds the best to you! You don’t need 100 teas to try you can just start with one tea at a time.

White tea:

1. Purple bud from MEI-LEAF. this is my favorite white tea, it has a peachy flavor with a floral aftertone. It is very unique in flavor and a very refreshing white tea. I like the second steep the most of this tea. here is the link to buy the tea

2. Heirloom Silver Needle. I haven’t personally had this tea, but based on the recommendations of people I trust, they have raved about it. According to the website, it is described as having flavors reminiscent of cooked soya milk and nougat with green grapes. I have had Silver Needle tea before, and in my experience, it is a good white tea to try. Heirloom Silver Needle

Green Tea:

I suggest you start with a Gunpowder green tea, a sencha, and a good high-quality ceremony matcha. with these three you will learn the great variety of Green tea has to offer.

Here are some of my suggestions. Starting with Gunpowder green tea, Sencha, and ceremony-grade matcha will indeed provide you with a range of green tea experiences. Each of these teas has its own unique characteristics and brewing methods.

1. Gunpowder Green Tea: Gunpowder green tea is a classic Chinese tea known for its tightly rolled leaves, which resemble small pellets or gunpowder. When brewed, it unfurls to release a full-bodied and slightly smoky flavor. It’s a great choice for those who enjoy a bold and robust cup of tea.
2. Sencha: Sencha is a popular Japanese green tea known for its vibrant green color and refreshing taste. It has a grassy, vegetal flavor with a slightly sweet and nutty undertone.
3. Ceremony-Grade Matcha: Matcha is a finely ground powdered green tea that is famous for its use in Japanese tea ceremonies. Ceremony-grade matcha is the highest quality available and offers a rich, smooth, and umami flavor.

By trying these three varieties of green tea, you will experience a range of flavors, from smoky and bold Gunpowder green tea, to grassy and refreshing Sencha, to rich and smooth ceremony-grade matcha. Remember to experiment with different brewing times and water temperatures to find your preferred taste profile for each tea. Most tea packages have a select brewing time and water temperature for each tea. Here is Gunpowder Green Tea, Sencha, Matcha Fuji no Haru.

Oolong Tea:

Oolong tea is considered the middle ground between black tea and green tea. It offers a diverse range of flavors and characteristics, making it a unique and enjoyable tea category. Let’s explore your suggested Oolong teas:

1. Organic Darjeeling Ruby Oolong Tea: Organic Darjeeling Ruby Oolong Tea is in a class of its own. This velvet-smooth tea weaves the flavors of ripe black cherries into luscious figs.
2. Noble Concubine Oolong Tea: Noble Concubine Oolong Tea, named after Yang Gui Fei, is one of the four famous beauties in Chinese literature, this tea is sweet, rich, and intoxicating. This is a summer harvest from Taiwan’s famous Dong Ding Mountain in Nantou County. It has distinct notes of honey in the aroma and flavor with floral undertones and a cool, sweet aftertaste.

My Personal preference is the Darjeeling Ruby Oolong Tea I love this tea!

Here are the links Organic Darjeeling Ruby Oolong Tea, and Noble Concubine Oolong Tea.

Black tea:

Darjeeling, Assam, and Keemun are three popular black teas, each with its own unique flavor and characteristics. Including them in your tea journey will provide you with a diverse selection of tea experiences. Let’s explore them individually

1. Darjeeling Black Tea: Darjeeling tea is grown in the Darjeeling region of India and Nepal. It is known for its delicate and floral aroma with a muscatel flavor profile. Darjeeling black tea has a light and crisp character, making it a delightful choice for those who prefer a more nuanced and refined black tea.
2. Assam Black Tea: Assam tea is a robust and full-bodied black tea that originates from the Assam region of India. It is known for its malty and strong flavor with a rich amber color. Assam black tea is often used as a base for breakfast blends and pairs well with milk and sugar. It offers a bold and invigorating tea-drinking experience.
3. Keemun Black Tea: Keemun tea, also known as Qimen tea, is primarily grown in the Qimen County of Anhui Province, China. It is revered for its distinctive flavor profile, which combines fruity, floral, and smoky notes. Keemun black tea has a rich and smooth taste, often with hints of wine and cocoa. Its complexity makes it highly regarded among black tea enthusiasts.

By trying these three varieties of Black tea you will indeed have a diverse selection of black teas to explore. Each of these teas offers unique flavors and characteristics, ranging from delicate and floral Darjeeling to robust and malty Assam, to complex and fruity Keemun. Discover and appreciate the variety that black tea has to offer.

2023 First Flush Darjeeling Black, Organic Assam, Keemun.

I hope this guide helps! ENJOY YOUR TEA!