All true tea lovers know it: every moment of the day has its tea. Here are a few pointers to help you choose yours.
In the morning, when you wake up
To get the day off to a good start, many choose a full-bodied black tea rich in tannins, such as Ceylon (black tea from Sri Lanka), Assam (black tea from north-east India) or Darjeeling. You can also opt for unsmoked Chinese teas, or for green teas with a strong character such as Japanese Sencha or Chinese Lung Ching.
After lunch
After a meal, a cup of tea is a must! Choose black teas (Assam, Darjeeling), certain green teas and a few traditional scented teas. In the afternoon, your taste buds will be more receptive to green teas such as Sencha, or to good jasmine teas.
In the evening
To unwind at the end of the day, nothing beats a good hot cup of tea. In the evening, preferably choose teas low in theine, such as Taiwanese Oolong, or Chinese green teas with flowers: lotus, osmanthus, orchid, jasmine, rose or chrysanthemum.
