Chinese tea

Dim sum beverage

Chinese tea refers to tea produced in China, the plant's country of origin, encompassing thousands of varieties across six major categories: green, white, yellow, oolong, black, and dark (including pu-erh).

The term may emphasize traditional processing methods, specific regional origins, or simply distinguish these teas from those produced elsewhere.

In restaurant contexts, Chinese tea typically means the complimentary tea served with meals, often jasmine or oolong.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G