And are they different plants?
2007-08-29 09:42:58 · 3 answers · asked by Word 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Green, black, white, and oolong tea all come from the same plant. The difference is in processing -- known as oxidation of the leaves.
In order of how oxidized, white tea is the least oxidized; followed by green tea, which is not extensively oxidized. Oolong tea can be oxidized to varying degrees and may more closely resemble green or black tea (the most oxidized), depending upon degree of oxidation. Black tea is the most oxidized. For further info, check out www.teatigress.com.
2007-09-02 04:14:20 · answer #1 · answered by Whippet 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
fermentation/ processing method.. black and regular red tea are fermented teas while the green is not ....
yes all are same plant!
2007-08-29 16:50:42 · answer #2 · answered by oriental_dr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
same plant, different method of oxidation.
2007-08-29 16:49:39 · answer #3 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋