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Green tea traditionally ranks second in popularity of tea in the world, behind black tea. Unlike black tea, not much is known about green tea. In this article, we will tell you where green tea grows and what is the difference between its various types.

 Tea appeared in the everyday life of people for many millennia BC. Since then, this drink has been found in almost every home and spread throughout the world. As a rule, the origin of tea is usually associated with India, Japan and China. However, India produces mainly varieties of black tea, and Japanese teas are not widely used in our country. The largest flow of green tea varieties comes to us from China.

Green tea, unlike other types of tea, retains its beneficial properties to the greatest extent, as it undergoes minimal processing. Green tea produces ready-to-drink tea leaves much faster than black tea.

The following types of green tea can be noted:

• Lü Zhu - tea leaves that are curled across to form small balls. On the palate, there are fruity and herbal notes.
• Bi Lo Chun - spring tea. It has a pronounced taste with sweet floral notes.
• Long Jing is a pleasant, non-harsh tea with a mild floral flavor.
• Maofeng is the most common species in China. It has an invigorating floral taste.
• Tie Guan Yin is an oolong tea that occupies an intermediate position between green and red teas. Has a rich taste and floral aroma.
• Matcha (matcha) is a Japanese powder tea with a sweet milk taste and aroma.

 When choosing a tea, you should pay attention to its appearance and smell to ensure that the tea is fresh and of good quality. Before you buy tea, make sure it meets these parameters:

• 1. Dried leaves should be green. If the tea leaf has a brown tint, then the tea was harvested a long time ago or is very dry.
  
• 2. Lack of tea dust. The tea leaves must be the same size.
  
• 3. Obligatory absence of other particles: tea branches, wood particles, etc.
  
• 4. Tea should have a distinct tea aroma. The presence of other odors indicates improper storage conditions or foreign matter. This tea will not taste good.
  
• 5. Dried leaves should not turn into dust when squeezed with fingers.
  

In addition, it is important to remember that tea packaging is largely responsible for the preservation of taste and smell. It should never be in a plastic or glass box. It is quite common for tea to be stored in glass, but direct sunlight will negatively affect the tea leaves. The best way to store tea is a tin can with a tight lid that does not allow light and odors to pass through.

Also, always pay attention to the date of assembly and packaging of tea. Tea is far from wine, and you don't need to insist on it for years. On the contrary, over time it loses its former taste and aroma, becomes absolutely tasteless. It is advisable to buy tea harvested no more than six months before your purchase. If you prefer a lighter and softer taste, then take the spring or summer harvest. Autumn tea leaves have a more tart flavor and are not suitable for everyone.

Tea connoisseurs know that tea, in addition to varieties, can differ in the types of curling. After drying, all tea leaves are subject to this process. There are the following ways to curl green tea leaves:

• 1. Weak leaf curling. Looks like whole leaf tea. An example of a tea with large leaves is Long Jing.
  
• 2. Strong curling of the leaves along the transverse axis. Typically, this type of curling is applicable to Japanese teas, as well as Chinese pearl varieties.
  
• 3. Strong curling of leaves along the longitudinal axis. After such curling, the tea leaves look like an oblong spiral.
  

Contrary to myths that tea leaves should be as natural as possible, a strong curl will significantly increase the shelf life of the tea. In addition, the method of curling affects the richness of the tea. For example, the tea with the brightest and most intense taste and aroma is obtained from leaves that have undergone strong curling. A weak curl provides a softer and lighter taste of the drink.

Of course, one of the main reasons for buying green tea for many people in our country is its health benefits. It is known that regular consumption of green tea has a positive effect on the elimination of toxins from the body, which helps to improve the condition of the skin. In addition, it is recommended to drink green tea for colds or constant drowsiness, as it improves metabolism and gives strength to fight a serious condition.

It is also important to drink green tea for people suffering from cardiovascular diseases. It has the property of reducing pressure and increases the elasticity of the vessel walls.

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