The tea found in Thailand and its varieties

While tea, as one of the varieties of soft drinks of Thailand, is not popular, it can be found in quite a large variety. And, each of the species encountered, has its own unparalleled flavor and medicinal properties. We recommend you to take your favorite variety of tea when you return to your homeland. Read about That you should bring home from Thailand in a separate article.

Jasmine tea from ThailandJasmine tea is an interweaving of sweet aromas with tart flavor notes. It is a classic green tea from Thailand with a bouquet of naturally dried jasmine petals and young tea leaves. Jasmine tea from Thailand is tranquil and promotes systematization of thoughts, relaxation, and meditation. Connoisseurs of the tea culture recommend brewing jasmine for treating insomnia, neurosis, depression, and stress.

Ginseng tea from Thailand

Ginseng Tea from Thailand is a drink for the palate. The golden tincture of ginseng tea leaves, according to the Thais, is able to keep the body toned and rejuvenated. In addition, the drink improves memory, sharpness of vision, and the condition of the hematopoietic organs. Local doctors recommend to drink ginseng for strengthening the immune system and to take 2-3 weeks courses with no other drinks during this period.

Da Hong Pao Tea from Thailand

Da Hong Pao tea – the “big red robe” is known far beyond the borders of the Thai state. The elite original “red robe” grows on just four bushes, selling leaves for $250,000 per 50 grams. The green Thai tea Da Hong Pao bred through artificial selection is much cheaper, but is inferior in quality to the leaves of the “golden” bushes. The leaves contain a huge amount of antioxidants and natural relaxants. Some Thais even carry a bag of Da Hong Pao in case one needs to get ready with one’s thoughts and make an important decision. Boiling water for brewing is not hard to find on the Thai streets.

Blue tea from Thailand

The most exotic brew of Asia, blue Thai tea, has no analogues in the world neither in appearance nor in its beneficial properties. It is made from orchid leaves, and the properties of blue tea from Thailand contribute to the preservation of body tonus, blood purification, improvement of visual acuity and memory strength.

Matum tea from Thailand

Matum Tea from Thailand is prepared by brewing the dried fruits of the Matum tree. The fruits and leaves of the “tea” tree have repeatedly been recognized as medicinal. In Oriental medicine, tea and tinctures of the tree’s leaves and roots are used to treat colds, respiratory problems, sore throats, and to strengthen the immune system.

Chai Oolong from Thailand

The most delicious green Oolong tea from Thailand is rightly considered the most delicious. Few people do not like its milky hue of tea flavor and creamy smell. The drink has a delicate sweet aftertaste. It shouldn’t be drunk with sugar or spices, because it would kill its natural flavor zest. Despite the mildness of taste, this Thai tea has a strong stimulating effect. It should be drunk more often by those who exercise.

Puer Tea from Thailand

Black Puer Tea is another beverage that has spread around the world from the Eastern lands. Properly brewed, Puer tea has countless health benefits. For example, it lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels, improves complexion and skin condition, even helps relieve hangover symptoms and mild food poisoning.

Pink tea from Thailand

“Pink” tea is a ladies’ drink. Its main property is to maintain youthful facial features and firm skin. From a medical point of view, the health benefits of rose petal green tea are to improve the cardiovascular system.

Lemongrass tea from Thailand

Lemongrass tea is drunk in Thailand as an antidepressant and pain reliever. It is made from dried tea leaves and lemongrass, often used as a flavoring for national dishes. It smells pleasantly of lemon and tastes like a lemon-coffee blend with spicy notes. It is often served cold, unlike most Thai teas.