Green tea, white tea, black tea, oolong tea, and all the rare in-betweens are actually the same plant. The difference is the way each tea is grown and prepared.  Harvest time, climate, altitude, plant part and method of drying all play a crucial role in the final product that results.

It’s  amazing that such subtle changes can alter a single plant so dramatically and change the way our taste buds respond with such a wide array differences.

In case you were interested, although I prefer buying loose leaf tea in bulk, my favorite brand of tea bag is Yogi Tea.  They are completely organic, extremely effective, and have a great variety to choose from.

Drop the soda, pick up the tea! (allow it to cool first)