By Edward Perry


Some people say they do not like drinking tea. Well, if the only thing they have ever tried was made using a tea bag... This really cannot be considered as an experience at all. Herbal blends loose leaf tea is something entirely different, and tasting some of these amazing combination would certainly change such opinions instantly.

Once you discover this amazing richness of tastes, you will understand why this is called the art of making and drinking tea. In China, Japan and some other eastern cultures, preparing tea is highly appreciated for thousands of years now. It requires special skill and dedication, and every single part of this ceremony has a special meaning.

The combinations of the highest quality herbs and interesting spices, aromatic and exciting, blossoms and even fruits, can be quite astonishing. You can find calming ones, invigorating ones, some that will make you more receptive, you name it. Every single ingredient is handpicked, carefully preserved and packed, to give you the ultimate pleasure.

Chinese people consider that there are seven daily necessities. The tea is most certainly one of those necessities. Others are, you've guessed, rice, soy sauce and vinegar, accompanied by oil, fire wood and salt. In any case, this popular beverage plays more than important part in their culture, for ages, and became an important part of the culture in some western countries as well. Never forget to say thank you if someone serves it to you.

There are numerous plants providing high quality types of tea. Some are widely known, such as green, black, white, red and yellow tea, Oolong tea, or Puerh . Different flowers are also often used for achieving wonderful taste and color. Hibiscus is highly popular addition to various blends, and often consumed alone as well. It works great with fruits, too.

Spices make things even more interesting. Everybody knows about the most popular spices such as vanilla, cinnamon, ginger or even pepper. But there are other, really interesting ones, yet to be discovered by your taste buds. Numerous fruits are also more than welcome, for example mango, apple or orange. There are so many intriguing combinations that you will most certainly fall in love in some.

The most popular blends such as English breakfast and Darjeeling will always have their fans, but the list is amazingly long and you would need months to try them all. Nevertheless, you will soon discover your favorite tastes, and this will make your future choices much easier. The important thing is to open your mind and give a chance to some new, undiscovered tastes that might surprise you and become your favorites.

The tea ceremony has deep meaning in some parts of the world, but you can enjoy in various amazing tastes without any special ceremony as well. You can even use your favorite combinations on entirely different ways. For example, you can make really special ice cream using some of them. Green macha is simply amazing addition to any ice cream or smoothie, and it is not only delicious but also really healthy.




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