ll teas are derived from either the or . Both yield four types of teas whose differences stem from the method of processing. Herbal teas, however, as well as infusions and tisanes, are made from the flowers, seeds, roots, leaves, or bark of another plant. Processing, specifically oxidation, determines the flavor plant. When the leaves are rolled, their surfaces are cracked and exposed to oxygen, which initiates the transformation.
Tea Glossary: A Healthful Infusion
Dec 06, 2022
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