QUICK RECAP

• All five true teas come from the same plant—what makes them different is how they're processed.

• Oxidation is the biggest factor that shapes a tea's color, flavor, and caffeine level.

• White, green, oolong, black, and pu-erh each offer a unique experience, from delicate and floral to bold and earthy.

• Herbal teas and rooibos aren't true teas, but they offer naturally caffeine-free alternatives with their own rich histories.

PROFESSOR'S NOTE

"One plant. Five true teas. Hundreds of unique cups, all shaped by what happens after the leaf is picked.

— SNARK UNIVERSITY, EST. 2016