Our Teas: Tea Classification

Tea leaves are classified as Green, Oolong or Black. The tea color is a result of the chemical changes that occur to the leaves when they are given time to oxidize, before drying, during the manufacturing process.

Tea leaves that have been given full time to ferment become black tea. Black tea accounts for 98% of the tea consumed in North America.

Oolong leaves are those that have been given a shorter time to oxidize or semi-ferment.

Tea leaves which have been dried without time for oxidation or fermentation remain green in color.

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