Choosing tea is Difficult-Here to help

For beginners who have just started drinking tea, choosing a tea that suits their taste is simply... too difficult...

🔸What are the characteristics of tea that are beginner-friendly?

Low bitterness, fresh floral aroma, mellow and sweet taste, easy to brew

🔹Sweetness-friendly recommendations:

Black tea (floral and fruity honey fragrance) | White tea (natural slight sweetness) | Yellow tea (corn aroma) | Green tea (fresh and slightly astringent)

🔹Aroma-friendly recommendations:

Flower tea (rich floral scent) | Black tea (floral and honey charm)

🔹Brewing recommendations:

Easy: Green tea, Black tea, White tea, Yellow tea

Difficult: Oolong, Pu'er

Green Tea: Refreshing Entry-Level

* Beginner Recommendation Index: 4 stars

* Characteristics: Green tea has a refreshing taste and pure aroma, making it an ideal entry-level choice. However, its cold nature means it is not suitable for everyone's physical constitution

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* Recommended Varieties: Longjing, Biluochun, Taiping Houkui, etc

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Black Tea: Classic and Soft

* Beginner Recommendation Index: 5 stars

* Characteristics: Black tea has a soft taste and mellow texture, making it the top choice for many tea beginners. It features comfortable fragrance and sweetness

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* Recommended Varieties: Qihong, Jin Junmei, etc

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White Tea: Delicate and Elegant

* Beginner Recommendation Index: 4.5 stars

* Characteristics: White tea has a gentle taste, delicate aroma, and natural sweetness, making it suitable for beginners who prefer a light and elegant flavor

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* Recommended Varieties: Baihao Yinzhen (Silver Needle), Baimudan (White Peony), etc

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Yellow Tea: Mild and Rare

* Beginner Recommendation Index: 3 stars

* Characteristics: Yellow tea has a taste between green tea and black tea, combining the refreshing quality of green tea with the mellow texture of black tea. However, yellow tea with well-executed yellowing process is hard to find, which is not beginner-friendly

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* Recommended Varieties: Junshan Yinzhen (Junshan Silver Needle), Mengding Huangya (Mengding Yellow Bud), etc

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Oolong Tea: Varied Tastes

* Beginner Recommendation Index: 4 stars for light-fragrance types, 2-3 stars for rich-fragrance types

* Characteristics: Rich-fragrance oolong tea has a mellow taste and requires skill in pouring speed; light-fragrance oolong tea is beginner-friendly with mainly floral and milky aromas

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* Recommended Varieties: Taiwan oolong (Jinxuan, Dongding oolong), Tieguanyin, etc

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Pu'er Tea: In-depth Exploration

* Beginner Recommendation Index: 2 stars

* Characteristics: Pu'er tea is divided into raw and ripe types, with flavors ranging from light to mellow. It is suitable for beginners who are gradually delving into the world of tea

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* Recommended Varieties: Yunnan Pu'er tea. Its flavor changes with storage time, making it ideal for beginners to experience the variations of different ages

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Flower Tea: Fragrant and Charming

* Beginner Recommendation Index: 5 stars

* Characteristics: Flower tea blends the aroma of tea leaves and flowers, with a sweet taste, making it perfect for beginners who love floral scents

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* Recommended Varieties: Jasmine tea, which can provide a pleasant tea-drinking experience

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Dark Tea: Unique Experience

* Beginner Recommendation Index: 1 star

* Characteristics: Dark tea has a unique flavor with distinctive aged aroma and sweetness. It is suitable for those with a strong sense of curiosity

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* Recommended Varieties: Anhua Fu brick, Liubao tea, etc

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Tips for Beginners Drinking Tea

* Gradual Trying: Start with what interests you and gradually try more!

* Brewing Practice: Begin with the simplest brewing methods!

* Enjoyment is Key: Don't force yourself to adapt to flavors you dislike!

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