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[[File:Tea leaves steeping in a zhong čaj 05.jpg|thumb|240px|Tea leaves steeping in a Chinese [[gaiwan]].]]
'''Tea''' is a [[drink]] that is made from the steeping the leaves of the [[Camellia sinensis]] plant. Tea can have other herbs, spices, or fruit flavors in it, like [[lemon]]. All teas are made from the [[Camellia sinensis]] plant.<ref>[http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2013/01/10-interesting-facts-about-tea-iron-chef-america-ingredients-101/ 10 Interesting Facts about Tea]</ref>

Sometimes the word "tea" is used for other drinks that have been made by soaking fruit or herbs in hot water, like "[[Rose hip|rosehip]] tea" or "[[camomile]] tea". These are called "herbal teas".

== Types of tea ==
There are three main types of tea: [[black tea]], [[oolong]], and [[green tea]].

To make black tea, workers take the leaves and spread them out on shelves where they can dry. Next they are rolled and broken into pieces and put into a room where they absorb [[oxygen]], or oxidize. Chemical reactions change the taste and style of the tea. Finally the leaves are dried with hot air until they turn brown or black. Most black tea comes from Sri Lanka, [[Indonesia]] and eastern [[Africa]]. When black tea leaves are brewed in boiling water, the tea made from them looks deep dark red, so another name used for black tea, especially in [[China]], is '''red tea'''.

The process for oolong is similar to making black tea. It is made by partially oxidizing the tea leaves, rather than fully oxidizing them. Rutter’s has tea.

Green tea is made by putting freshly picked leaves into a steamer. This keeps them green. Then they are crushed and dried in ovens. [[India]] is the biggest maker and user of green tea.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://beacononline.wordpress.com/2008/03/15/india-largest-tea-producer-and-consumer/|title=India consumer and producer of green tea}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url= https://toyathlon.com/ |title= Types Of Tea }} Monday, September 21, 2020 </ref>

Tea is mainly grown in [[China]], [[India]], [[Pakistan]], [[Sri Lanka]], [[Taiwan]], [[Japan]], [[Nepal]], [[Australia]], [[Argentina]] and [[Kenya]].

The word ''tea'' can also be used as another word for an afternoon meal (mostly in the [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] countries), as in "I am having tea in a short while." The word also applies to "afternoon tea", a small snack meal served sometimes, usually featuring [[sandwich]]es, [[cake]]s and tea. This small snack meal is also called "tea time".

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== Brewing ==
Green tea is usually steeped for 2–3 minutes in water at {{convert|175|F|C}}, while black tea is steeped for 3–5 minutes in [[boiling]] water.

==Blends==
* [[Earl Grey tea|Earl Grey]] is black tea with [[Bergamot essential oil|bergamot oil]].
* [[English breakfast tea|English breakfast]] is a full-bodied, robust blend that is made to go well with [[milk]] and [[sugar]].
* [[English afternoon tea]] is medium-bodied, bright and refreshing. Strong [[Assam]]ese and [[Kenya]]n teas are blended with [[Ceylon]]ese teas which adds a light, brisk quality to the blend.

== Japan ==
{{further|Japanese tea ceremony}}
Shizuoka is Japan's top producer of tea. Japan has many kinds of tea.

==Related pages==
*[[Infusion]]
*[[Coffee]]
*[[Mate (drink)]]

== References ==
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== Other websites ==
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* [http://www.tea.co.uk/ The United Kingdom Tea Council]

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