Did you know that Indonesia is one of the top 8 tea producers in the world in 2020? In addition, Indonesia produces many quality teas that are exported to the corners of the country.
The biggest tea-growing areas are West Java, Central Java, and also North Sumatra. Generally, tea grows in highland areas with cool temperatures.
No question, tea is a favorite drink by many people. There are many types of tea and varied taste and aroma. Likewise with tea in Indonesia.
Below is a list of 6 types of tea that are commonly grown in Indonesia, which one of them may be your favorites.
6 Kinds of Tea From Indonesia?
1. Black Tea
As the most popular and widely produced type of tea, of course, it is also available in Indonesia. Derived from Camellia Sinensis plant, it has a dark, reddish color that is derived from. Be careful with the caffeine content in this tea, as it is quite high.
Indonesian black tea, in particular, has a rounder shape than black tea from other countries.
2. Green Tea
Another familiar type of tea in Indonesia is green tea. What makes green tea different from black tea is not dried and fermented like black tea. Besides that, green tea has lower caffeine content than black tea.
3. Oolong Tea
As a matter of fact, oolong tea has been produced in Indonesia for a long time. Oolong tea comes from green tea that has undergone an oxidation process, but has not yet become black tea. At first, It tastes bitter. But after swallow it, the sweetness comes.
4. White Tea
Beware, White tea is allegedly the most expensive type of tea in Indonesia because of the limited production quantity. Nevertheless, the health benefits are said to surpass other kinds of tea. It is proven by the lower percentage of caffeine and high antioxidant.
5. Jasmine Tea
Other than black tea, Indonesians also love jasmine tea. This comes as the result of blending jasmine flowers with green tea. What makes it stand out is that it has thicker consistency compared to black tea, and has jasmine aroma.
6. Kayu Aro Tea
Do you know that kayu Aro or Aro wood tea is exported mainly to European countries and Middle Eastern? It is produced at Kayu Aro Plantation, foot of Mount Kerinci, Jambi.
