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Explore the main types of Chinese tea, their processing, flavours and traditions, from delicate white and green teas to oolong and pu-erh.

Explore Yunnan pu-erh, the Tea Horse Road, wet-piling and natural ageing, and the differences between shu and sheng tea.

Explore Chinese green tea, the sha qing heating process, Longjing's legends and the importance of fresh harvests and careful storage.

Why is Western black tea called red tea in China? Explore its traditions, production and the flavours of Yunnan and Lapsang Souchong.

Discover oolong's partial oxidation, changing infusions and famous varieties, including Da Hong Pao, Tie Guan Yin and Ba Xian.

Discover gently processed white tea, its spring leaves and buds, and the distinctive character of Bai Mu Dan and Silver Needle.