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Chinese tea is easier to understand when you begin with practical questions: what type of tea is this, how should it be brewed, how should it be stored, and what does the teaware actually change?

Types of Chinese Tea: Complete Guide to the 6 Major Categories

All tea comes from one plant — Camellia sinensis. What creates six dramatically different categories is how the leaves are processed after picking. Here's everything you need to know about each type, how to brew them, and which ones to try first.

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