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Thortful also carried out research to reveal how our tea-drinking habits have changed this year. According to Google Search Trends data, the search term ‘how to make a perfect cup of tea’ has seen a 250% growth in the last year… perhaps all that extra time at home has made us want to perfect our cuppa! Before we get started talking about tea colors, it makes sense to answer one basic question, what is tea?

Yellow tea does tend to be yellow, and red tea does tend to be red, but tea colors are often different than the name would suggest. For example, only a handful of Japanese green teas are truly “green” whereas the rest of the green teas around the world are more yellow in color. Medical conditions: Cloudy urine can indicate a urinary tract infection. It can also be a symptom of some chronic diseases and kidney conditions. In some cases, cloudy urine is another sign of being dehydrated. As if things were not confusing enough already, there are also different colors a tea can take on that don’t necessarily contribute to the name.Originating from the Mediterranean, fennel has been grown and used for centuries as a medicinal plant. It is the seeds from the plant which are used to make a tea with a strong yet relaxing aroma. It also boasts antimicrobial properties, which means that it may help to support your immune system. 23

This crimson red beverage is made from parts of the Hibiscus plant that have been dried and then added to boiling water. Like with a lot of the other teas we’ve mentioned, hibiscus tea is full of beneficial antioxidants and possesses antibacterial properties. 27,28 Medications: Dark brown urine can also be a side effect of certain medications, including metronidazole (Flagyl) and nitrofurantoin (Furadantin), chloroquine (Aralen), cascara or senna-based laxatives, and methocarbamol. Chamomile is a herb that comes from the daisy-like flowers of the Asteraceae plant family. The flowers are dried and then infused into hot water to make chamomile tea. There are quite a few benefits associated with chamomile tea. One of those people with very strong opinions that you absolutely love to share with anyone and everyone.

Variations in processing (like steaming instead of pan firing for fixing, final percentage of oxidation, or different shaping methods) can dramatically affect the outcome of a tea, which is why certain variations can make up much of the definition of a tea style. Some tea styles are named after the shape or color of the finished leaves, and some are named after the color or taste of the liquor. All of these factors are related to variations in the processing methods used to create them. Cultivar

Red raspberry leaf tea, often referred to as the ‘woman’s herb’, comes from the red raspberry plant, which can be found growing in Europe and parts of Asia. But if guests were specific and requested “buffalo horn” or “the soil at RHS Wisley”, I’d be able to look it up and oblige. Or would I? Flavour: Chamomile has a mild and light taste and is lightly scented and flowery. There’s also a slight earthiness. The tea itself is a light-yellow colour. 11 Food: Blue or green urine can be caused by food coloring, especially a dye called methylene blue. This dye is in many types of candy and some medications.

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Flavour: Those who drink alfalfa tea describe it as having a mild, earthy taste, with a subtle vegetable hint, making it an ideal warming drink for a cold winter's day. Flavour: Roasted dandelion root offers a smokier toasted flavour, while dandelion leaf tea has a more delicate, sweet taste. 15 We now know that there are six primary tea types and a seventh category called Altered Tea, but this does not explain why there are so many kinds of tea on the market today (a lot more than seven!). These kinds of tea we’ll call styles. Within each tea type category, there can be hundreds if not thousands of tea styles. What makes them unique are the: Not to insult you, but there’s not a lot about you as a person. You’ll watch exactly one episode of your latest boxset and be in bed by 9pm. There's nothing like a good cup of tea to bring people together. We bond over a cuppa, share our news and our woes - but the simple cup of tea also divides the nation with Brits having strong opinions on what makes the perfect brew.

The ooh bit seems to be terribly important because suddenly everyone agrees and it’s not possible to both say ooh and be cantankerous – even if you happen to disagree about the colourways of the perfect cuppa. But there is a vast range of teas within those groups too, not to mention herbal teas, which we’ve listed below. Alfalfa tea Variations in terroir also exist. For every tea style defined by its origin, there may be several variations of the same tea style made in a neighboring region. In tea circles, the question of authenticity often comes up regarding these regions. What makes a tea authentic? Is Puer from Guangdong Puer? Is Long Jing from Sichuan Long Jing? There really are no absolutes when it comes to tea styles and variations; these words are just tools that we use when describing and evaluating finished teas.Larger batches, possibly less attention and care given during processing. Complete reliance on machinery. Medical conditions: If you have orange urine and light-colored stools, bile may get into your bloodstream because of issues with your bile ducts or liver. Adult-onset jaundice can also cause orange urine.