Vitamin C Content of Tea
Updated: May. 16th, 2013
Green teas tend to contain small amounts of vitamin C, whereas black teas tend to contain none. Processing and storage can reduce the Vitamin C content of

Whole Leaf Tea (Full Leaf Tea)
Updated: May. 6th, 2013
Whole leaf tea or full leaf tea is tea consisting of whole, intact leaves; it tends to be easier (but slower) to brew, and have a more subtle flavor and ar

L-Theanine and Tea
Updated: May. 6th, 2013
L-theanine, a chemical found in tea, has a number of effects on the mind and body, boosting the effect of caffeine on alertness and promoting relaxation.

Barley Tea
Updated: May. 15th, 2013
Barley tea is an herbal tea made out of barley; barley teas exist in many cultures, including mugicha in Japan and boricha in Korea.

Yaupon
Updated: May. 8th, 2013
Yaupon is a caffeinated species of holly native to North America, a close relative of Yerba mate and Guayusa, and the only plant native to the region which is used to make a caffeinated beverage.

Green Tea
Updated: May. 6th, 2013
Green tea is tea that has been prevented from oxidizing, usually by steaming or pan-firing. Green tea is diverse and comes in many varieties.

Turkey
Updated: May. 15th, 2013
Turkey is a major producer of tea worldwide, as well as a major consumer of tea. The country also has the highest tea tariff in the world, and a major smuggling problem.

Assam, India
Updated: May. 6th, 2013
Assam is a lower-altitude region of Northeast India known for producing strong black teas, but also growing other types of tea. The Assamica cultivar, a large-leaf tea plant, is grown in and named after this region.

Indonesia
Updated: May. 6th, 2013
Indonesia is a major producer of black teas on the global market, but is not well-known for single-origin artisan teas, although it does produce some.