TEA-FACTS GREEN & WHITE TEA
THE ORIGIN - GREEN & WHITE TEA
Delicate, fresh, tangy, grassy, mild - our popular green and white teas are more diverse than ever!
What exactly is green tea? And how is white tea defined?
Green and white teas, like black tea and oolong, are made from the leaves of the tea plant Camellia Sinensis. 🌱
In contrast to the darker teas, these two varieties are not fermented after picking, but only dried.
This drying process, which in China is done by roasting green tea in a wok and in Japan by steaming it, prevents fermentation, i.e. the browning of the leaves after wilting.
The tea leaves thus retain their natural green colour and the unmistakably fresh taste in the infusion.
EXCLUSIVE - CHINA'S WHITE TEA
For a long time, white tea was reserved for the emperor and high clergy.
According to legend, for example, only the most delicate buds of the famous YIN ZHEN SILVERNEEDLE were harvested with golden scissors, with more than 30,000 such buds being needed to produce 1 kilogram.
Usually very young leaves or only the tender leaf buds are picked, which are covered with a fine, silvery fluff.
After picking, white tea is spread out in the warm sun or partial shade to dry in a completely natural way. This means that white tea remains very tender, which is reflected in both the light color of the cup and the very delicate aroma, with no bitterness at all.
Even today, the noble white tea is served in China, especially on important occasions or to special guests as a sign of appreciation.
Back to green tea and the question:
Why is green tea so popular worldwide? 🤔
Green tea is not only super refreshing at any time of year, but it also contains many healthy ingredients such as antioxidants, polyphenols and catechins.
There are numerous studies and specialist literature on the positive effects on health.
We have linked two pages for you here:
https://herzstiftung.de/ihre-herzgesundheit/gesund-halten/ernaehrung/gruener-tee
https://zentrumdergesundheit.de/ernaehrung/lebensmittel/tee-uebersicht/gruener-tee
Green tea is so diverse:
Green tea is available in many different varieties and a variety of flavors.
In addition to the classic growing regions in China and Japan, we also offer exciting varieties from South Korea, Vietnam, Taiwan and India. Depending on the growing region and production method, the aromas range from fruity and tangy to delicate and tart notes to "broth-like" umami notes. The latter are particularly popular in Japan!
The most popular types of green tea include Sencha, Gyokuro, Long Jing and Matcha.
In addition, there are now various varieties with natural and artificial flavors, which are particularly suitable for beginners!
Have fun browsing & enjoying!
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