Im new to the tea scene and have purchased this tea set for $5. It says Arita Yaki and has XT050 on the box. Im sorry I have not cleaned them yet. The only thing I see wrong is the teapot handle is missing. If I have the character sideways or upside down im sorry I dont know how to read it. Can anyone tell me about this set and what its worth and is it porcelain? Much thanks!

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The use of tea leaves to produce the first ever beverage originated in China around 5000 years ago.
There are hundreds of varieties of Chinese Teas. They have been classified into their categories of - Black, White, Green and Oolong.
These teas are mild and low in theine, (similar to caffeine) so are perfect for afternoon and evening teas.

CHINA GREEN TEA LEAF
These teas are mild, low in Caffeine and rich in vitamin C. They are a great digestive tea, suitable during or after meals.
No need for milk or sugar.
Green tea leaf in China is produced by thinly spreading the fresh leaves to dry on bamboo trays.
Small amounts are then dried by hand in hot, round roasting pans to stop fermentation.
While still soft, the leaves are sometimes hand rolled into balls on bamboo tables, roasted and dried.

BLACK TEA leaves carries a bright reddish colour and yields a hearty-flavoured amber brew.
Black Tea is processed by spreading the freshly plucked leaves to wither, giving off a fruity odour.
While still soft, the leaves are rolled to release chemicals which give each leaf its characteristic flavour and colour.
Leaves are then spread in a cool-humid place to absorb air; this causes the leaf colour to change from green to copper. (fermentation)
Finally, when the fermented leaf is fired it changes to black in colour and acquires its distinctive aroma.
Orange -red is the best liquor colour for black tea leaves.

OOLONG TEA  leaves are plucked and immediately wilted in sunlight. Then alternatively shaken in bamboo baskets and dried until the leaf turns yellow.
When the edges turn reddish, the leaf is fired to stop fermentation.
Oolongs are always whole leaf, never broken by rolling.

The tea benefits : It has anti-aging, anti-cancer, anti-arteriosclerosis, diabetes control, diet fitness etc.
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