types of Tea
White Tea
White tea is a delicate, minimally processed tea that is highly sought after by connoisseurs and enjoyed by experts and novices alike. White tea has a light body and a mild flavor with a crisp, clean finish. White tea tends to be very low in caffeine, although some silver tip teas may be slightly higher in caffeine.
Green Tea
Green tea is another type of tea made from the camellia sinensis plant. Green teas often brew up a light green or yellow color, and tend to have a lighter body and milder taste. They contain about half as much caffeine as black tea (about a quarter that of a cup of coffee.)
Healthy Herbals (Tisanes)
Tisanes (pronounced “tih-ZANS”) are often colloquially referred to as herbal teas. Strictly speaking, though, a tisane is anything but tea. Tea, whether green or oolong or simply black, comes from the tea plant, Camellia Sinensis. Tisanes are made from pretty much everything else. It can be made from a wide variety of plant parts—seeds, stems, and leaves—and often consumed as an alternative to tea, as it is almost always caffeine-free.
Black Tea
Black teas tend to be relatively high in caffeine, with about half as much caffeine as a cup of coffee.
Matcha
Matcha is a type of powdered green tea popular in Japan. It can be consumed on its own when whisked with water, and can also be added to lattes, smoothies, and baked goods. Matcha has a smooth, rich flavor with notes of umami and just a hint of bitterness.
ROOIBOS
Rooibos is a particular type of herbal tea made from a plant native to South Africa. These teas are sometimes also referred to as red tea or red bush tea, and are naturally caffeine free. Rooibos has a full body similar to that of a black tea, which makes it a good option for people who enjoy black tea but are looking to avoid caffeine. It has a pleasant natural sweetness, and is delicious when taken on its own or with a splash of milk.