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Red Tea Varieties and the Production Areas
There are many Chinese Red Tea Varieties. It is a category of Chinese Tea that does not have a huge following in China, other than in their production areas. The exception is Qi Men Red Tea, which is listed on virtually every
10 Famous Chinese Teas Lists
. That being said, it is the most widely drunk beverage in the rest of the world. The category known as "Red Tea" in China is known as "Black Tea" in the western world. Famous teas such as Earl Grey, English Breakfast Tea, and Irish Breakfast Tea originated in China and were originally called Red Teas. These teas have robust flavors with hints of fruit, flowers, or honey, depending on the variety you drink.
Qi Men Red Tea
The most famous of all the Chinese Red Teas, Qi Men Red Tea is grown in an area famous for Green Tea and grown on trees generally only used for Green Teas. This is a wonderful tea with an interesting story. Click the link below to learn more about this great Red Tea.
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Yixing Red Tea
Relatively unknown outside of its processing area, Yixing Red Tea is grown in Yixing County, which is famous for the production of Yixing Teapots. This overlooked tea is wonderful and has a fantastic flavor and aroma that fill the room. Click the link below to learn more about this unknown Chinese Tea.
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Dian Hong Tea
A rather high end Red Tea, Dian Hong Tea is popular throughout China. Known for its robust flavor and wonderful aroma, Dian Hong Tea is produced in Yunnan Province. To learn more about this outstanding Chinese Tea, click the link below.
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