Tea assortment

What is tea?

Much of the tea we drink is made from the leaves of the plant Camellia Sinensis, which is the Chinese tea bush and the most widespread tea bush. In second place among popular tea bushes comes the Indian variety Camellia Assamica, which is also frequently used in the production of tea.

There are both black, green and white teas, each of which has different treatment processes, which also affects the flavor notes of the individual teas. There is also a difference in how high the water temperature must be, how long the tea must steep and how large a dose must be used.

The story of the teen

Tea is an ancient beverage and has been enjoyed for centuries throughout the world. There are many legends about the discovery of tea. The first time tea was mentioned was in an ancient Chinese history 2700 BC. under Emperor Shen Nung. The story goes that the emperor invented the tea during one of his travels around the Chinese Empire. As he lay resting, some leaves fell from a bush and landed in his cup of boiling drinking water. He was so excited by the taste and the refreshing effect of the tea that he himself began to grow the bush that we know today as Camellia Sinensis.

It was not until 1610 that tea was introduced to Europe, when the first cargo of tea arrived from China on a Dutch ship. For a number of years, the import of tea to Europe was very limited, as the voyage from the East was very long. The ships could be en route for almost a year, and therefore the tea became a very expensive and sought-after product. During the 19th century, however, tea became cheaper and therefore more widespread.

It is not known exactly when the traditional tea came to Denmark, but there are many indications that Denmark followed the other European countries in the 17th century. Historical documentation has been found in Denmark for teapots from 1655.

The different types of tea

The most well-known types of tea are black, green and white tea. They all come from Camellia Sinensis or Camellia Assamica but are treated differently.

Black tea

The black tea goes through the longest process before it can be enjoyed. The tea has to go through a total of five stages before it is finished: picking, drying, rolling, fermentation and finally roasting. Black tea often has a strong and rich taste.

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Green tea

The green tea is known for its fine color, clean taste and many good properties. The tea has a high content of antioxidants, which is why you often hear about it in connection with health. However, there is no direct evidence that green tea has health benefits.

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White tea

The white tea is almost unprocessed and is produced from fresh shoots from tea bushes. After the shoots are picked, they are left to dry, and the white teas are therefore neither rolled nor dried with heat. The taste is often very mild, and the tea is characterized by being the one with the lowest caffeine content.

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Buy tea at Nordic Tea

Buy your tea at Nordic Tea, where you can always choose from a huge range of tea types and flavours. There is therefore something for every tea drinker – regardless of whether you want a mild or strong taste.

Explore our categories and find your favorite tea – or perhaps discover a completely new taste? If you buy for more than NOK 350, we will confirm with free shipping. Nordic Tea – better tea – every day.