Fine China Tea Set
A Fine China Tea Set For the Tea Lover
There are four main tea types and interestingly, they all came from one mother plant, the Camellia Sinensis. The black tea is known worldwide and enjoyed by millions. Though, it doesn’t have as many antioxidants as its counterparts, the black tea does contain the most caffeine. Examples of black tea are Keemun, Darjeeling and Ceylon.
The rarest and least processed tea is the white tea because its taste can often be very grassy. White tea processing, is not done by oxidation but it is left to dry as is in the process called withering. White tea is the complete opposite of the black tea. It contains the most antioxidants of all main types of teas and has the least amount of caffeine. Silver Needle, an example of white tea, has a sweet flavor.
Green tea, like the white tea is also not oxidized but uses rolled leaves instead of buds. Green tea is also high in antioxidants and low in caffeine as compared to black tea. Examples of green tea are Hojicha and Jin Xian Te Jian.
The most difficult type of tea to process is oolong tea because it is only partially oxidized. The leaves they must only be gentle bruised and not crushed or broken or less full oxidation will occur. Different types of oolong tea are Pouchong and Formosa.
To maximize the experience of drinking tea, tea lovers often use beautiful fine china tea sets. Fine china tea sets vary in design as well as in price. A typical tea set usually has a maximum of six and a minimum of two tea cups and saucers, a teapot, sugar bowl and a jug or creamer. Drinking tea using exquisite fine china tea sets makes a person more relaxed and the time appear slower.
There are numerous tea sets for sale in shops and online stores. Choosing a particular one can be confusing because of the myriad designs. It is best to view all your options before purchasing anything to avoid regrets and get the best price.
Here are some examples of high quality, beautiful fine china tea sets:
• The English Tea Store’s signature Butterfly Fields fine bone china tea set has a unique and colorful pattern of gold, pale purple, coral red and gray peonies with butterflies and a gold trim. The Butterfly Fields fine bone china tea set is sold for $100. Another fine china tea set from The English Tea Store is the Royal Roses. Its pattern is a pale and royal blue clusters of roses and buds with a silver trim. This item is sold for $90. Both tea sets come with a six cup teapot with lid, 6 cups and saucers and a creamer and sugar set.
• Rush Gideon features a beautiful fine bone china tea set consisting of a teapot and four cups and saucers. The Flora tea set’s pattern is a lovely spray of pastel flowers with a gold trim. Its teapot is gracefully curved while the cups are slightly fluted. The Flora teas set is sold for $141 with free shipping.