中国茶的种类及其益处

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难词探意

1.flavour/'fleɪvə（r）/n.味道

2.antioxidant/'ænti'ɑːksɪdənt/n.抗氧化物质

3.steam/stiːm/v. 蒸

4.intersection/'ɪntə'sekʃn/n.十字路口；交叉

5.diabetes/'daɪə'biːtiːz/n.糖尿病

6.aromatic/'ærə'mætɪk/adj.芳香的

There are 6 main types of tea in Chinese culture.These are white tea,yellow tea,green tea,oolong tea,black tea and dark tea.Each type is named according to the colour the tea takes on when it is served.They all have different properties,flavours and medicinal benefits,which are determined by various processing methods and other factors.

For now,let's take a closer look at 6 main tea types.

White tea is very light green in colour with delicate flavours.The buds are picked when they are very fresh and then left to dry in the sun.This tea has very little processing,so it is rich in antioxidants and has other healthy properties.

Yellow tea is yellow in colour with sweet flavours.The buds and the first two leaves are left to wither under the sun and are then panfried,steamed and covered to remove the grassy elements.Yellow tea was once prepared only for the Chinese emperors and remains rare today.It is relaxing and can calm us down,with other health benefits as well.

Green tea is green in colour with fresh,grassy and somewhat bitter flavours.It is made of the young buds and leaves of the plant.After being picked,they are left to wither for a short period of time and then are pan-fried.Green tea is very popular in China and praised for its many health benefits,including improving brain function,weight loss,and anticancer properties.

Oolong tea comes in many varieties and flavours.It is at the intersection between black （red） tea and green tea.Its health benefitsinclude preventing diabete sand bone loss.This tea is also very popular in Taiwan.

Black tea is red in colour and has deep rich flavours.This is called red tea in China and black tea in the West,where it has become very popular.Name brands include Earl Grey and English Breakfast.Health benefits may include strengthening the cardiovascular（心血管的）and digestive systems.

Dark tea is black in colour and aromatic in flavour.The more it is aged，the better it tastes.Health benefits may include weight loss and cardiovascular protection.

Now that you have a better understanding of the varieties of Chinese tea available,you can start exploring.Since there are thousands of specific tea varieties around the world,it's a long journey.Starting with the six basic types is a good way to go!

Reading Check

1.What are the benefits of the six main types of tea according to the text?

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2.What's your favorite tea?And why?

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Language Study

Sentence for writing

They all have different properties,flavours and medicinal benefits,which are determined by various processing methods and other factors.

【信息提取】本句中，be determined by意为“取决于”，which引导的是非限制性定语从句。

【句式仿写】你的健康取决于你所吃的东西。

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