What is Chinese tea? The 6 different tea types, from oolong to green tea


Essentially, all Chinese tea comes from the Camella Sinsenis plant. But what separates different teas is the way that they are processed. — Photos: YAP CHEE HONG/The Star

What is Chinese tea made up of? Essentially, all Chinese tea comes from the Camella Sinsenis plant. But what separates different teas is the way that they are processed.

While the Western world recognises four kinds of teas, there are six acknowledged types of Chinese teas – green tea, yellow tea, white tea, Oolong tea, dark tea and red tea.

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