Teas

Thai tea is a popular beverage in Thailand. It is also expanding to various parts of Asia starting from Southeast Asia, especially its neighboring countries like Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.

It is generally made out of heavily brewed black tea leaves that are further infused with herbal spices such as star anise, cardamom, and cloves.

When ready for usage and consumption, Thai tea is then sweetened with condensed milk, coconut milk for vegans, sugar, and other additional toppings such as grass jelly, coconut jelly, and pearls to create the sweet and creamy flavor, that we all know as “Thai tea”.

Chinese milk tea is a savory and refreshing drink that is popular both in China and all across the globe. This beverage has different names according to its consumers, it is occasionally known as “boba milk tea” or “bubble tea” due to the inclusion of tapioca pearls and various toppings, which are added for texture and additional taste.

As Chinese Milk tea uses tea as the foundation of its product, it does give off the same benefits.

Toppings for milk tea include tapioca pearls, jellies, puddings, and fruits; which are mostly full of carbohydrates and added sugar that may result in weight gain and heart disease if you were to consume excessively.

Tea is a common beverage created by steeping dried tea plants, leaves, buds, or twigs in hot water. People of many ages, especially elders, appreciate this fragrant and savory beverage, which has been around for generations. It is an accessible and enjoyable drink that is well-liked by millions of people worldwide.

Tea is a preferred beverage before bed or while under stress because of its relaxing and soothing properties. It is also often consumed for its various health benefits, which include antioxidant properties, potential cancer-fighting effects, and improved heart health.

The taste of tea cannot be defined as an ensemble, because the taste varies depending on the type of tea, the processing methods, and the techniques of brewing being used. Adding on to that, the taste of tea can also be impacted by the tea leaves quality, the temperature, and brewing duration, as well as the water usage and additional adds-on, like sugar or honey.