When you wake up in the morning, your mind is still asleep. You force yourself to shower and get ready for work and college, but it is not until you have had breakfast that you actually wake up. Have you ever wondered exactly why breakfast is so important? It is because your breakfast includes a large mug of coffee or tea. People have begun to believe that their day cannot go well without a strong cup of coffee or tea in the morning. Oh, you are also from that category of people. Well, then you are in for a treat!
There are various different types of tea available. Tea is basically made with tea leaves. The four major types of tea are white, black, green and oolong. All of these teas come from leaves of the same plant, the Camellia sinensis. The differences in the types are of how they are processed. The leaves of this plant soon wilt and oxidize if they are not timely dried. The leaves turn darker as their chlorophyll breaks down. The next step is to stop the oxidation by heating the leaves. The teal leaves must be kept in precise temperature; otherwise, moisture may cause fungi to grow on it.
Different teas are classified according to the different processes they have undergone. Some teas are wilted and unoxidized, while some are wilted, crushed and fully oxidized. These processes offer different taste and benefits as well. Do you find yourself dealing with digestive problems? Green tea is helpful in clearing the digestive system, drink it. However, the black tea is usually used in breakfast or lunch and contains more caffeine then other teas. Black tea can be taken as it is or with some milk as well. Some of the brands have also now launched flavored teas such as caramel or lemon flavored teas. Some teas can also be taken cold, but the beverage usually is taken hot. The tea is the second most common beverage in North America, the first being coffee.
Coffee is by far the most common drink all over the world. There are many brands of coffees available. The Costa and Starbucks are two of the most widely known coffee shops with Starbucks having outlets in over 40 countries. Coffee is prepared by roasting the coffee beans of the coffee tree. Coffee beans go through a lot f process to bring you that one mug which starts your day. One of the main treat of a coffee is how it is presented. Coffee can be presented and topped with a layer of cream or froth. Some of the different types of coffee beverages include Latte, Mélange, Mocha, Cappuccino, Frappuccino and iced coffee.
So what category do you fall in? Are you the sophisticated type to take green tea in the morning or are you the casual type to grab a cup of cappuccino from a nearby shop on your way to work? Well, the good thing is that you can always change categories, the life always throws different options and the same is true for coffee and tea lovers.
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