Tuesday, January 15, 2013

One of the most famous flavored teas in the world--Jasmine Tea

India - India is one of the world's largest producers of tea. The Darjeeling region of India is known for the distinct muscatel flavor that is inherent in the tea. Assam teas are also grown in India and are often used in a variety of black tea blends. In addition to the distinct inherent flavors of these tea varieties, it is common for Indians to flavor them with cardamom, dried ginger, cloves and cinnamon cooked with milk. Most of these flavored Darjeeling and Assam teas are consumed in the country of India.
Turkey - Though tea is not grown in Turkey, they are very fond of black teas grown elsewhere in the world and flavored with roses and apples.
England - One of the most famous flavored teas in the world is a favorite in England. Earl Grey tea is flavored with the oil of the bergamot orange, a strongly citrus orange that looks more like a pear. This tea was created for Earl Charles Grey, who was a diplomat for Britain. Earl Grey went on a diplomatic mission to China, where legend has it that he saved the life of the son of a local Mandarin Chinese man. The boy was drowning and the Earl pulled him from the water. The man gave the Earl the recipe for the tea as a gift of gratitude. Even today, this tea is one of the most popular flavored teas. Earl Grey later became prime minister of England, but he is better remembered for his tea than for his tenure as prime minister.
Morocco - About a century and a half ago, the Morroccans began scenting green gunpowder tea with fresh and dried mint leaves. This Jasmine Tea is known as Moroccan mint and is now enjoyed all over the world. Making it in Morocco is still treated like an ancient ritual.
So, as you can see, there are many famous flavored teas. And, there are many more that may not be famous in the same right as these teas, but are still wildly popular as a favorite beverage. In fact, among even the most serious tea connoisseurs, there is at least one flavored tea that ranks among their favorites for daily drinking.
The possibilities and combinations of flavored teas are nearly endless. They can be made with any variety of tea base and flavored with any flavor or combination of flavors that exist.

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