Green tea has become a very popular beverage in the Western world. It has been popular in Asia for centuries, where it was produced more than 3000 years ago. Today, most green tea is still produced in Asia, though other countries produce green tea, as well. There are literally hundreds of varieties of green tea, and many different grades of quality within these many varieties.
Green tea comes from the same plant as black and white teas; the Camellia sinensis. Green tea differs from black tea in the way its processed, however. Green tea is not fermented during its processing the way that black tea is. Rather, after the tea leaves are plucked, they are laid out to wither for about 8 to 24 hours to let the water evaporate from the leaves. Next, the leaves are steamed or pan fried to prevent fermentation from taking place. Finally, the leaves are rolled and then dried once again.
Because of this different processing, green tea looks, smells and tastes different than black tea. It brews to a green color and, when unflavored, has a very natural, grassy flavor. The lack of fermentation that makes green tea so unique in flavor also makes it healthier than black...
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