REVEALING DELICIOUS TEA TYPES SPECIALLY FOR FRUIT TEA - THAT NOT EVERYONE KNOWS
13-08-2024Business Guide
Fruit tea is becoming a popular trend among young people today thanks to the harmonious combination of tea flavor and the freshness of various fruits. However, if you do not choose the right type of tea, you may unintentionally lose the characteristic flavor of your favorite fruit tea. Continuing the series on Mixology Secrets from Vua An Toàn's milk tea ingredients, we invite you to explore and pocket the "secrets to choosing delicious teas for fruit tea" revealed in the article below.
1. CEYLON BLACK TEA WECHA
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Ceylon black tea is a popular type of black tea originating from Sri Lanka, a country formerly known as "Ceylon." Like other types of tea, it is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant and then processed into several different tea varieties.
Ceylon black tea belongs to the Orange Pekoe line; when brewed, it has a deep reddish-brown color with a shimmering golden-orange hue. The color is very beautiful when brewed, making it the perfect choice for making fruit tea.
Ceylon black tea has a robust flavor, so when combined with fruit, it often highlights the natural sweetness of the fruit and balances it with a slight astringency. For example, when combined with peach or orange in fruit tea, the rich flavor of the black tea adds depth and complexity, while the sweetness and acidity of the fruit soften the tea's astringency.
2. ASSAM ESPRESSO BLACK TEA
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Assam Espresso black tea carries a resonant flavor from the characteristic malty notes originating from India and the bold spirit of Espresso.
The tea has a deep golden color, slightly leaning towards orange-brown, which is visually stimulating. Assam Espresso black tea provides a rich sensation because it is fully oxidized.
When combined with sweet fruits like mango, peach, or raspberry, the malty and bold flavor of Assam Espresso tea will highlight the sweetness of the fruit. Assam Espresso tea balances the sweetness, making the fruit tea harmonious and not overly sweet. If combining Assam Espresso tea with lemon or orange, it creates an interesting contrast between the acidity of the fruit and the strong, astringent notes of the tea. This combination brings a fresh, refreshing feeling, very suitable for enjoying in the summer.
3. RED TEA (HỒNG TRÀ)
Red tea is a type of tea produced from the Camellia Sinensis plant. In East Asian countries like China and Taiwan, "red tea" is another name for black tea.
"Red" here refers to the color of the tea liquor when brewed, which has a characteristic amber-red color. The tea flavor is also gentle, without an excessive astringent feeling. Red tea is suitable for refreshing and less sweet fruits. Red tea creates a sophisticated drink, suitable for those who prefer a mild and elegant flavor.
The flavor of red tea when combined with fruit often brings a gentle balance, neither too astringent nor too bold. Red tea combined with fruits like strawberry, apple, or pear will bring a mild, refreshing, and sweet flavor, suitable for those who like gentleness. With fruits that have a slight acidity like lemon or tangerine, red tea helps soften the acidity, creating a fresh and easy-to-drink beverage.
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4. JASMINE GREEN TEA
Jasmine green tea is a green tea prepared with fresh jasmine flowers added during the processing. When brewed, jasmine green tea has a light yellow, transparent color, creating an attractive visual. The pure fragrance of jasmine combined with the rustic natural flavor of green tea creates a unique harmony. Especially after enjoying it, you will feel a gentle sweet aftertaste, bringing a pleasant and relaxing sensation.
Jasmine green tea is not only suitable for daily enjoyment but can also be used to combine with fresh fruit. With the delicate combination of jasmine fragrance and green tea flavor, jasmine green tea is an excellent choice for creating unique and interesting drinks.
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5. HERBAL TEA
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Herbal milk tea is a perfect combination of herbal teas such as flowers, leaves, seeds, bark, etc., along with the richness of milk. This is a healthy drink especially suitable for those concerned about skin and a beautiful physique.
Herbal tea is not only delicious but also brings many health benefits. The herbal ingredients in the tea can have good effects on the skin, helping to cleanse, provide nutrients, and act as antioxidants. Additionally, combining fruit in herbal tea provides extra nutrition and brings a characteristic delicious, refreshing flavor.
You can find and purchase the following herbal teas at Vua An Toàn:
Chamomile Tea
Chamomile tea has a gentle, sweet flavor somewhat like honey, bringing a sense of relaxation and peace. When combined with fruits like apple, pear, or peach, chamomile tea helps enhance the natural sweetness and aroma of the fruit, creating a mild, easy-to-drink beverage. The scent of chamomile combined with orange or tangerine also brings a refreshing, pleasant feeling, very suitable for enjoying in the evening.
Butterfly Pea Flower Tea
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Butterfly pea flower tea is famous for its natural blue color, which turns purple or pink-purple when lemon or acidic fruits are added. Butterfly pea flower tea has a mild, slightly sweet, and earthy flavor. Although it does not have a strong flavor, the beautiful color of this tea is the main highlight when combined with fruit teas. Butterfly pea flower tea is very suitable when combined with lemon, orange, or tangerine to create interesting color changes and provide a mild, refreshing sour taste. When brewed with strawberry, raspberry, or blueberry, the tea will have a mild sweet and fragrant taste, creating a drink with vibrant and attractive colors.
Hibiscus Tea (Trà Atiso Đỏ)
Hibiscus tea has a deep red or dark pink color when brewed, creating an eye-catching and bright drink. The tea has a tart flavor, similar to raspberries or cranberries, with a slight sweet aftertaste. When combined with strawberry, raspberry, or blueberry, it creates a rich drink with a harmonious sweet and sour taste that is very refreshing. To further enhance the cool and unique sour flavor, it can be combined with lemon, orange, or grapefruit to help the drink become fresh and full of life.
Some notes on choosing tea:
Depending on the purpose of use and brewing technique, customers should choose the appropriate type of tea:
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For manual brewing using an insulated tea dispenser, it is most convenient to use tea bags, which are easy to measure and preserve in zip bags.
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If you apply machine-brewed milk tea techniques, you should use Espresso tea because the finely ground tea leaves are suitable for coffee machines to extract all the essence in the tea.
