Culture insider: 7 types of Chinese tea you must know

Updated: 2014-05-28 07:10

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Black tea

There are dozens of variations, each with its own characteristic, from very sweet and light to dark and dry. It's possible to find the perfect match for every taste preference. Famous black teas are Qimen Black, Yunnan Black, Lapsang Souchong and Minnan Black (also known as Tan Yang Kongfu).

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Some cups of black tea made at an international tea trade center in Yichang, Hubei province, May 15, 2014.[Photo/IC]

 

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