Green tea is from the same plant as all other teas. Due to minimal processing,( it does not go through the oxidation process.) Green Tea retains high levels of the plant's natural, healthy properties. The leaves retain their natural color and yield golden yellow to emerald green infusions. Green Tea is typically milder, fresher and more "green" in flavor than Black Tea. The flavor of Green Tea varies dramatically; Some are smooth and floral, while others are sweet and grassy. Green...Read More
Matcha Green Tea and It Health Benefits
In 1191, the Japanese Zen Buddhist monk Eisai returned from China with a new way to drink green tea. He poured the stone-ground powdered tea into hot water and stirred it together “ just like today's Matcha “ then consumed it as a beverage rather than as a medicine. Recreational tea drinking in Japan later spread beyond the nobility to the samurai class. The samurai, sworn protectors of their retaining lords, eventually developed a green tea ritual meant to bring...Read More
Tea Brewing Tips
There are three main considerations when brewing tea: tea quantity, water temperature and steeping time. Start by measuring 1 teaspoon of loose leaf tea per cup of water (fluffier blends such as white teas and chamomile may require as much as a tablespoon or more, while denser teas such as gunpowder may require less than 1 teaspoon). Next, heat your water to the temperature suggested below. Use fresh water whenever possible - water that has been sitting in your kettle...Read More
Tea Caffeine Facts
All Rooibos and herbal teas are naturally caffeine free Black Tea , White Tea, Green Tea, Oolong teas are Caffeinated. Easy Decaffeination Need a way to decaffeinate your tea in a pinch, or have a favorite tea you't get in a decaffeinated version? The majority of tea's caffeine is released in the first 45 to 60 seconds of steeping. Knowing this, you can collect and remove much of the caffeine contained in most tea by using the following method. Steep the normal quantity of tea in a small amount...Read More
Choosing A Teapot for Your Tea
Choosing a teapot from the many choices available can be a daunting task. Teapots are available in ceramic, glass, clay, stainless steel, bone china, etc. The first criteria that comes to mind for selecting a teapot is based on the visual appeal and how well it will fit with the decor, but one may also want to look at the type of tea used and how best to brew the tea leaves. Yixing Teapots Be sure to use the type...Read More
The Best Tasting Tea Party
Tea professionals rely on their keen palates and extensive knowledge to compare and rate teas of different grades and qualities. This often requires them to discern the faintest nuances of flavor and aroma that might separate a good sample from a truly exceptional one. To do this reliably, however, the tea industry has developed a standardized method for tasting to insure that different lots at different times are tasted consistently. This process is referred to as cupping. Human perception and...Read More
Tea Health Benefits
Black Tea Health Benefits Black Tea reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke and increases the survival rate among patients who have already suffered a heart attack. Decreases the likelihood of life-threatening blood clots. Green Tea Health Benefits Green Tea reduces high blood pressure. Reduces the risk of certain types of cancer. Builds bone density. Oolong Tea Health Benefits Oolong Tea aids digestion & decreases the absorption of carbohydrates and fat in the body. Alleviates the symptoms of eczema and psoriasis Pu'erh...Read More
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Tea Types
All tea comes from the Camellia Sinensis plant. What makes each tea different is the way it has been processed. Black Tea This tea goes through the most processing. Once the leaves are picked they are left out in the sun to become slightly wilted. The leaves are then rolled to break open their tissue. The inner chemicals react with the air and begin to ferment. During the fermentation, the leaves darken and change from green to red and finally...Read More