Tea Guardian

Tea Guardian

Understanding how teas are categorized

Categorization / Nature of tea

Categorization of Teas

Fermentation in tea production refers specifically to the process when enzymes of the leaf oxidize the leaf’s other constitutional matters. Controlling how the tea ‘ferment’ is one of the most important steps in determining the final material nature of the product.

Tasting (cupping) at the oolong farmer's house

Nature of tea / Oolong category

Oolongs: Tasting & Buying Tips

This is an effective sales technique but a very bad tasting approach. No tea can show its real character infused for less than 20 seconds, unless it is broken or worse, like a teabag. The reason for a quick wash is only to hide…