Since I just posted an Author Q&A with tea expert Lisa Boalt Richardson this past week, I figured it would be a good time to share a tea-related infographic. In her Q&A, Lisa mentions that “most people don’t realize that all tea comes from one type of plant – the Camellia Sinensis. It is the post manufacturing process that makes it the class of tea that it becomes.”

The infographic below illustrates how the manufacturing creates the different varieties of tea (I’m still learning all this and find it fascinating!)

~ About Infographic Fridays ~

I love geeky facts. And I love food. So, when you combine them into food infographics…
I’m in food geek heaven!

I’ve decided to share some of the most interesting and/or useful food infographics that I’ve come across. Every Friday (or most Fridays), I’ll post a food-related infographics. You can also check out more food infographics by visiting my Pinterest board.

Chinese Teas: Facts about Tea Processing