Green teas - (almost) unoxidized teas - Form - loose tea

Green teas - (almost) unoxidized teas - Form - loose tea
What is GABA tea?

What is GABA tea?

GABA is gamma-aminobutyric acid. It is a chemical that occurs naturally in the brain. Many scientific studies say that when taken as a supplement, GABA can help lower high blood pressure and promote an overall sense of well-being. GABA tea is specifically processed with the aim that the naturally occurring GABA acid can be available in a higher amount than when a traditional processing of tea is used. Drinking GABA tea is one of the healthiest ways to increase your intake of gamma-aminobutyric acid.

High mountains and clouds produce good tea - Green bamboo leaves from Emeishan

High mountains and clouds produce good tea - Green bamboo leaves from Emeishan

Zhu Ye Qing 竹叶青 is a famous Chinese green tea based on a careful selection of fine buds (only buds) that are carefully collected and processed by hand. It comes from Mount Emei (Emeishan 峨眉山) in Sichuan Province and its name translates as "green bamboo leaves". Zhu Ye Qing is a selection of tiny green buds that are flattened by the hands of a tea master during the wok drying stage. The neat green leaves resemble the small green leaves of bamboo, hence its name.

Green tea Melon Seeds - Liu An Gua Pian 六安瓜片 - History and Processing

Green tea Melon Seeds - Liu An Gua Pian 六安瓜片 - History and Processing

Lu An Gua Pian 六安瓜片 green tea originates from Anhui Province of China. It is featured in almost all lists of ‘China’s Famous Teas’ and is mentioned extensively throughout Chinese tea history. Several times pan-fried leaf of this famous green tea has a distinct shape, producing a vegetal liquor with a sweet aftertaste. This tea is special in its appearance. It looks a bit like watermelon seed so it was named after it.

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How to properly brew Japanese green tea?

How to properly brew Japanese green tea?

In principle, the steeping procedure is always the same, but the amount of tea, water temperature, steeping time, etc. can be different for each individual type of tea. There is no manual that teaches us one ideal way to make the perfect cup of tea. Although certain types of tea should be prepared in specific ways, it is most important to use a correct water temperature and adjust the steeping time to your personal taste preferences. Brewing parameters can also change with respect to differences in the content of mineral substances in the water.

Tsuyucha つゆ茶 or how to fully enjoy Asahina Gyokuro

Tsuyucha つゆ茶 or how to fully enjoy Asahina Gyokuro

Tsuyucha つゆ茶 is a way of drinking Asahina Gyokuro that allows you to fully enjoy it. The name is a combination of the words "Tsuyu" (dew) and "to you" and is currently a registered trademark of the Fujieda City Tea Promotion Council. Using special tea utensils and lukewarm water, this method of drinking gyokuro, which is known as a high-quality tea, brings out the sweetness and umami of the tea to the fullest. Drinking the first brew at a low temperature allows you to enjoy the characteristics of gyokuro to the fullest. Also, by changing the amount of water, temperature, and brewing time, you can enjoy different flavors with the same leaves.