Black Tea: India vs Celon

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Black Tea: India vs Celon

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Black tea is certainly one of the most intriguing beverages on

the market today. It comes in a variety of forms and flavors,

making it popular among a diverse cross-section of people. In

addition, researchers now believe that black tea may have

medicinal qualities-a finding which has increased its stature

among health-conscious consumers.

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Black Tea: India vs Celon

Copyright © 2007 Jon M. Stout

Golden Moon Tea

http://www.GoldenMoonTea.com

Black tea is certainly one of the most intriguing beverages on

the market today. It comes in a variety of forms and flavors,

making it popular among a diverse cross-section of people. In

addition, researchers now believe that black tea may have

medicinal qualities-a finding which has increased its stature

among health-conscious consumers.

It's important to note that the taste and consistency of black

tea can vary greatly from country to country and from region to

region. You may have heard, for instance, about both Indian and

Celon black tea varieties. As a result, you may be wondering

about the differences between the two-and about which one is

right for you.

Fast Facts About India Black Tea

If you pick up a box of black tea from India, chances are that it

was derived from the Assam Province. That's because about half

of all the tea in India is grown in this area. For the most part,

it comes from the Brahmaputra Valley, which is known for both its

hills and its rain. The province is in the northeastern part of

the nation and borders on Bangladesh, Burma, and China. The

province is peopled by immigrants from Nepal and Bangladesh, for

the most part. Black tea grown in this area tends to have a

malt-like flavor and is best served with milk.

You can also find tea in Darjeeling, which is located in the

foothills of the Himalayas in the northern part of the country.

In fact, the Indian tea business actually started here in the

middle of the 19th century. The Darjeeling Puttabong version of

the tea is considered to be light, with a slightly flowery

taste.

Fast Facts About Celon Black Tea

Celon is definitely considered to be one of the most popular teas

around the globe. The black pekoe version has its leaves

fermented prior to drying. Thanks to the unique drying process

involved, essential oils are preserved which provide the tea with

its unforgettable taste. Although the tea originated in Celon, it

is now grown in India and China. The aroma of the tea is similar

to that of citrus, although its taste may vary from region to

region. Popularized by , Celon tea rose to 22,900

tons by 1890, from a mere 23 pounds between the years 1873 and

1880.

It should be pointed out that there are half a dozen tea

production areas in Sri Lanka. There's Dimbulla, which is west

of the central mountains; Galle in the southern part of the

nation; Kandy, which is located near the ancient royal capital;

Nuwara Eliya, which is the highest altitude area; Ratnapurea,

located east of the Colombo capital; and Uva, which is east of

Dimbulla.

Numerous Varieties to Choose From

You should be aware that there are numerous varieties of Celon

black tea from which to choose. For instance, there's Dimbulla

and Dickoya tea, which is cultivated at a level of 3,500 feet or

higher; the Kandy variety, which is a district tea grown at a

level of 2,500 feet or more; the Morawak Korale tea, a district

tea grown at 2,500 feet; Nuwara Eliya, which is grown at an

extremely high altitude of 6,000 feet or more; and Uva, a

district tea which is cultivated at 2,800 feet or more.

Things to Know About Black Tea

What you may not realize is that black tea is derived from an

evergreen perennial shrub known as Camellia sinensis. In fact,

black tea is actually derived from the same plant as green tea

and oolong tea are. It apparently originated in China about 5,000

years ago.

Because of its presence of caffeine, black tea can stimulate the

central nervous system and the heart, while increasing the output

of urine from the kidneys because of its diuretic nature. A

typical cup of black tea possesses 50 milligrams of caffeine.

Other components of black tea include polyphenols, tannin, trace

elements, and vitamins.

The tea plant can grow as high as 40 feet, but it is typically

maintained at two to three feet. The various varieties of black

tea are determined by the region or district in which they're

grown, the form, and the processing method. It was introduced to

the West in the 6th century. The fad caught on and by the 18th

century, tea was a beverage of choice in England. In fact, each

day at 5 p.m., chances are you'll find legions of Britons

sipping a spot of tea.

Summing it All Up

Whether from India or Celon, black tea can be a powerful antidote

to what ails you. Medical research suggests that the beverage

contains significant medicinal properties. Therefore, not only is

black tea quite tasty, it can also be considered a beverage which

can enhance your health.

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Jon M. Stout is Chairman of the Golden Moon

Tea Company. For more information about tea,

(http://www.goldenmoontea.com/greentea)

green tea (http://www.goldenmoontea.com/blacktea)

and black tea go to http://www.goldenmoontea.com