Researchers continue to predict the rise of tea consumption in the US. As more people drink tea will that mean they have a broader or deeper experience of tea?
In order to more fully appreciate the hundreds of teas available, here are 10 that will serve as guiding lights and points of comparison. As there can be distinction between the same kind of tea at differing levels of quality, it is recommended that you try the same kind of tea from at least 2 different retailers, sources, or different quality grades.
The list includes teas from the main 4 categories of tea: white, green, wulong (or oolong) and black….