Tea Collection: Type of Teas
Tea is the world’s most popular drink next to water. All tea comes from the same plant, the Camellia sinensis plant. Tea varies by the time of year picked, the region it was grown and the processing method. BaskeTeas® offers a wide assortment of teas suited for the novice and seasoned tea connoisseur. Our tea selection includes white, green, oolong and black teas as well as herbal infusions.
Black and Green
Black Tea: Black tea is considered the most common and basic kind of tea. It starts as green tea and are rolled and fermented, then dried and crushed. Black tea has a slightly bitter taste and contains the most caffeine, about 40 milligrams per cup.
Green Tea: The leaves are dried and heat-treated soon after they are picked, which stops the fermentation process. Green tea is known for its antioxidant properties and fresh flavor.
It contains about 25 milligrams of caffeine per cup.
Oolong and White
Oolong Tea: It is best described as a cross between green and black teas. Oolong is similar to black tea but it is fermented for a shorter period of time, which gives it a richer taste. It contains about 30 milligrams of caffeine per cup.
White Tea: The leaves are picked when they are very young. It comes from the first buds of the tea plant, so white tea has a much milder flavor than any other variety as well as less caffeine. It contains about 15 milligrams per cup.
Herbals, Tisanes & Infusions
Herbals, Tisanes & Infusions: These natural blends are technically not teas. They are not made from tea leaves but rather from a combination of dried fruits, flowers and herbs. They contain no caffeine.