Your Guide to the Most Popular Tea Flavors

No matter if you prefer coffee or tea, you cannot deny tea is far more versatile with its flavor. Without adding excessive syrups, you can have sweet, citrus or nutty tea.

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Curious to leave more about how diverse tea can be? Continue reading to discover our guide to their flavors.

Black Tea

Black tea is the most common tea. In fact, you'll probably see it simply called "tea" in your local grocery store or café. It's the epitome of what we think most teas taste like: earthy, nutty and slightly sweet. Beyond its delicious flavor, it also has one of the highest caffeine counts compared to any other type.

 

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Green Tea

Green tea has a much lighter flavor profile, often having a citrusy or vegetal base. If you've ever had matcha, the pulverized version of it, you'll understand because it tastes like, well, greens. Green tea has a lower caffeine concentration, causing fewer jitters. It also has L-theanine, which has been show to create a calming effect when consumed.

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Peppermint Tea

Now, we can get into the fun, more distinct flavors. Peppermint tea has a very bright, cool flavor, as you can probably guess from its name. Many people drink peppermint tea because it can give relief from digestive issues and even help with hormonal imbalances. But the best part about it? It has no caffeine, so you can drink it during any point of the day (or night).

 

Chamomile Tea

When you think of chamomile, you probably imagine something soothing and relaxing. Well, that's exactly how it works when consumed, too. Chamomile tea is the perfect last drink before bed for its calming properties. As chamomile is an herb, it has a very floral flavor.

 

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Oolong Tea

Can't decide what type of tea to enjoy? With oolong tea, you get something that falls between green and black tea, due to its partial oxidization. It's somehow warm but light, providing one of the most complex flavors of any tea you can purchase. Since it has L-theanine and a moderate level of caffeine, it will give you the energy and focus you desire without the extra jitters.

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Earl Grey Tea

Who better to trust with tea than our friends from across the pond? Earl Grey is seemingly named after Charles Grey, the British Prime Minister in the 1830s. What makes Earl Grey stand out is its addition of oil of bergamot to black tea, which offers a zesty orange-like edge to its flavor.

 

Masala Chai

In the United States, we most commonly refer to masala chai as "chai tea." However, chai translates to tea from Hindi to English, so we're really saying tea tea. Regardless of what you call it, it is one of our favorite teas to drink. It is created using a robust blend of cinnamon, cardamom, star anise and more to provide a very robust, spicy flavor. Typically drank with milk, it is also much creamier than your standard tea.

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