Fully illustrated with color photos. Why is tea the national drink of China? Why is tea regarded as symbolizing the harmony and myterious unity of the universe? Why is the loose-leaf Chinese tea more beneficial than the tea bags? How many types of Chinese tea are available? How to make the best cup of Chinese tea? ... A visitor to the home of tea has so many questions. Understanding them will bring you closer to the history and mystery of tea. Apprecicating Chinese Tea will lead you, step by step, to the wonderful world of tea. Content: ------------------- PART 1 Introduction to Green Tea I. Production Areas of Green Tea II. Classification of Green Tea IV. Processing Green Tea Column 1. Organic Tea PART 2 A Survey of Famous Green Teas in China I. Famous Green Tea in Zhejiang Province II. Green Tea in Jiangsu Province Column 2. Quality Safety Certification III. Green Tea in Anhui Province IV. Green Tea in Sichuan Province V. Green Tea in Henan Province VI. Green Tea in Jiangxi Province VII. Green Tea in Hunan Province Column 3. Green Tea Storage VIII. Green Tea in Shandong Province IX. Green Tea in Guizhou Province X. Green Tea in Shaanxi Province Column 4. Fu Xi Tea Varieties XI. Green Tea in the Guangxi Region XII. Green Tea in Yunan Province Column 5. Green Tea in Japan PART 3 Reprocessed Green Tea I. Scented Tea Column 6. Jasmine Tea II. Compressed Green Tea III. Green Tea Extract IV. Green Tea Bags V. Beverages and Foods Containing Green Tea Column 7. Ku Ding Tea PART 4 Brewing Fragrant Green Tea I. Six Key Factors for Brewing Green Tea Column 8. Tea Polyphenols & Free Radicals PART 5 Sensory Evaluation of Tea Evaluating Green Tea Issues Critical to Green Tea Evaluation