China Black Tea

China Black Tea

Red Tea is also called fermented tea. Only the new shoots of tea leaves are suitable for use as the raw material for making this tea. It is exquisitely made through the typical technical processes of wilting, rolling, fermentation and drying. Its infusion is mainly red in tone. Hence what is known as black tea elsewhere is known as red tea in China.

  • Benefits of drinking red tea: It warms the stomach and helps with digestion. It is a most suitable choice in cold seasons.
  • Production Areas: Mainly distributed in provinces of Anhui, Yunnan, Jiangsu, Sichuan and Hunan.
  • Famous red teas include: Dianhong Red Tea, Yixing Red Tea, and Qimen Red Tea.
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