Chinese Tea from Kai Fat Tea

The practice of drinking tea is originated in China and it has had a long history. Although tea originated in China, during the Tang Dynasty, Chinese tea generally represents tea leaves which have been processed using methods inherited from ancient China. Tea is deeply woven into the history and culture of China. The beverage is considered one of the seven necessities of Chinese life, along with firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce and vinegar.

Chinese tea can be classified into six distinctive categories: white, green, yellow, oolong, black and post-fermented. All of these come from varieties of the Camellia sinensis plant. Tea leaves are processed using traditional Chinese methods. Chinese tea is consumed throughout the day, including during meals, as a substitute for plain water or for simple pleasure.

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Where to buy: Kai Fat Tea (G / F, 132 Wing Lok Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong)

Tel: +852 25439988

Website: kaifattea.com

Hours: Monday to Sunday 9:00am - 6:30pm