Types of tea: GREEN

Green tea, unlike black tea, is not oxidized (fermented) at all, which makes it extremely healthy. This tea is made by quick drying, and so has little tannin. Tannin is usually mentioned in connection with wine, since it's the compound that can be found in grape skin, seed, and stem, and is responsible for the wine's complexity and aging time.

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How to brew a perfect cup of tea

Ever wondered how long and at what temperature you should steep your tea? This little chart I found on Teavana.com will help you at that!

Source: http://www.teavana.com/tea-info/how-to-make-tea

1001 Éjszaka Teaház

1001 Nights Teahouse

Budapest, Dessewffy u. 53.
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Open: Mon-Sun, 10-22h

The entrance of the shop through which you can get to the teahouse.

If you're a fan of romantic, relaxed places, this teahouse will be your cup of tea. 1001 Nights is not an independent teahouse, and is hard to find, since it's located in the gallery of an esoterical shop, called Soter Club. As you enter, the shop's clerk will tell you how to get to the teahouse. The entrance is right ahead, on the right side. One has to go up on some stairs to get to your destination.

Tea for thought

Types of tea: BLACK

For a better understanding of the beverage we all love so much, one should be well informed about all the different types of teas. Let's start with one of the most common one, the black tea.

Black tea is more rich in flavor than oolong, green, and white teas, because it is more oxidized (fermented). This means that the leaves are left in in a climate-controlled room where they turn darker over time from the heat and humidity. Oxidation is highly responsible for the final taste of the tea, so it is important for the producer to stop it at the right time. Black tea is usually 100% fermented, meaning that the leaves will end up completely black by the end of the process.

Picture from NaturesTeaLeaf.com's catalogue.

Mozaik Teaház

Mozaik Teahouse

Budapest, Király str. 18.
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Wi-Fi code: kiraly18

Have you ever walked near Deák Ferenc square, wishing you could sit down somewhere and drink something that will warm you up while admiring the eye-catching decorations and overall calming atmosphere? Don't go any farther then, because I know just the place that will suit your expectations.

Even though Mozaik's full name is "Mozaik Teház és Kávézó" (Mosaik Teahouse and Café), there's only one page for coffee in the menu, while for tea, there are eight, listing a great variety.