We will start by understanding that when we refer to TEA, we are only talking about the infusions made from the leaves and buds of the tea plant called Camellia Sinensis.

The rest should be called “Infusions or tisanes” (herbal or fruit), rather than tea, since they are not made from this plant. Each has its own profile and properties.

All teas are made from freshly picked leaves and once they are plucked from the plant, they must be taken as quickly as possible to the factory for processing, as they tend to quickly oxidize once they are removed from the tea plant (just as apples in contact with oxygen).

We found six categories of teas, which are determined by their manufacturing method.