A refreshing morning, a soothing evening, a breezy night or a prayer session in the lama monastery would definitely have one ingredient that adds color to the whole scenario. It is tea that peps up your spirit and refreshes your entire being to take on the beauty of life in its wholeness. Tea has traditionally been used in meditative ceremonies in the orient for its soothing effect. It has also been mentioned in ancient texts of medicine for its unmatched medicinal utility.
No wonder that tea, with such an invincible profile has managed to evolve in different parts of the world resulting in various kinds of tea, each with its own taste, history and niche. Traditional Chinese tea is different from the instant tea of Y-generation earth. Numerous varieties of tea are taken by people all over the globe, with several compatible bases for tea. Some teas have a milk base while some teas have a water base, called black tea, which itself is a very common base for several kinds of flavored tea. Green tea is tea that contains a fair amount of herbs that usually come with medicinal properties.
As opposed to the usual method of making tea using tea powder, loose leaf tea blending is a technique that has been in use for ages now to make tea with a richer taste. Tea made from leaf blends is preferred all over the world for its richer taste and its reputation for looking, tasting and feeling good. The hugest advantage of leaf blend tea is that the essence of the tea leaf seeps into the tea, without any loss of taste. White and Oolong teas are known for their characteristically blended leaves.
It helps a lot to know how the whole process works in making excellent tea. The ingredient to be added to the tea is first dried under the sun and then made into a dried powder to be added to the tea base. Tea is a very versatile substance when it comes to tasting good in combination with various substances, which springs from the fact that any flavor tastes excellent when had with tea.
Of all the various fruits, flowers and spices that are available worldwide, there are very few whose essences can't be used to make tea. Apple tea is known for its refreshing taste while orange tea leaves you feeling positive about life with its mild citrus charm. Lemon tea soothes you and peps you up at the same time. Dehydrating the fruit or flower before adding it to the tea concentrates the essence thereby, leading to a richer taste.
Flowers and honey can be added to the tea too, after sufficient dehydration, to bring an unforgettable taste to it. Spices like cinnamon, cloves, ginger and allspice can be added to the tea thus making it an impeccable thing to serve. At the same time, precautions need to be taken to ensure the spices used in the leaf blend tea do not cause allergies. By sipping it yourself or offering it to your loved ones, you can bring energy and enthusiasm into your day. The loose leaf blend tea is undoubtedly the best mood lifter and a remarkable drink!
There is a large range of
loose leaf tea available these days online. I like to shop around and try different blends of
tea.
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