Types of Tea
Cultural Relevance
History
Famous Chinese Teas
Misc.
100

This tea has a delicate aroma, is the least processed, and usually contains a high ratio of leaf shoots to mature leaves.

White tea (白茶)

100

These are public gathering places for conversing and relaxing and are considered an important traditional social institution for Chinese people

Tea house (茶馆)

100

Tea was traded along this famous trade route

Silk road

100

This famous green tea is Hangzhou and is spelled as "dragonwell"

Longjing tea (龙井)

100

China is the _ tea producer (size/magnitude)

Largest

200

This tea is heat treated right after picking to retain its trademark color and light flavor

Green Tea (绿茶)

200

Tea is often used as this because of its cultural significance for Chinese people.

Gifts

200

Tea was initially used for this purpose before it became widely consumed as a beverage.

Medicinal purposes

200

This famous oolong tea is from Fujian and has "iron" in the name.

Tieguanyin tea (铁观音)

200

This expression means sharing gossip or secrets.

Spill the tea
300

This tea is partially oxidized to develop a darker hue and complex flavor

Oolong Tea (乌龙茶)

300

This is usually performed at weddings to show respect for one's elders and involves many steps.

Chinese Tea Ceremony (茶道)

300

Tea houses became more common during this dynasty.

Song dynasty (宋朝)

300

This yellow tea is from Hunan and translated to "silver needle"

Yinzhen tea (银针茶)

300

This famous type of Chinese brunch is usually eaten with tea.

Dim sum(点心)

400

This tea is fully oxidized for deeper flavor and color.

Black tea (黑茶)

400

Tea culture conforms to Chinese philosophy that advocates for "practice through self-reflection". Name one of the three major Chinese schools of thought. 

Taoism, Buddhism, or Confucianism

400

Chinese tea ceremonies originated in this dynasty.

Tang Dynasty (唐朝)

400

This fermented "dark" tea is from Yunnan.

Pu'er tea (普洱茶)

400

Tea grows on _

Trees
500

This tea is typically brewed with flower blossoms and green tea leaves and is the most popular scented tea in China.

Jasmine Tea (茉莉花茶)

500

This is the most popular method of tea ceremony in China and uses many small teapots or vessels.

Gongfu cha (功夫茶)

500

According to Chinese mythology, tea was first discovered by this individual.

Shennong (神农)

500

This oolong tea is from Fujian and translates to "big red robe"

Da hong pao or Wuyi tea(大红袍, 武夷岩茶)

500

This work of literature, written by Lu Yu, had a huge impact on the spread of tea drinking in the Tang dynasty.

The Classic of Tea