綠茶

點心飲品熱飲中國茶

Pronunciation

English Name

green tea

Cantonese (Traditional)

綠茶

Simplified Chinese

绿茶

Mandarin (Pinyin)

lǜ chá

Yale Romanization

luhk chàh

Jyutping

luk6 caa4

Character Breakdown

綠 is green, and and 茶 is tea, so and 綠茶 is green tea.

About This Dish

Green tea is one of the original teas in China, dating back to the Han Dynasty. It is prepared (steamed or pan-fried) soon after harvesting and before fermentation (oxidation) takes place and is lightly caffeinated. Green tea is the most widely produced tea in China, with many varieties, such as Dragon Well, Biluochun, and Gunpowder.