Taiwanese GABA Green Tea from Mingjian (pre-Qingming) | Ming Qian Jin Xuan Green Tea - Option: 50 g
This early spring tea from the Mingjian area combines the freshness of green tea with the gentle character of the Jin Xuan 金萱 cultivar. The infusion is light, smooth and softly sweet, with delicate notes of young leaves and fresh grass accompanied by the natural softness typical of this cultivar. The tea is processed using the GABA method, which increases the content of gamma-aminobutyric acid. This compound is the main reason why GABA teas are valued, as they are traditionally appreciated for their potential contribution to relaxation, calmness and overall balance of the body. More
This green tea from the Mingjian area in Taiwan’s Nantou County was harvested at the end of March, before the Qingming festival. It therefore belongs among the very early spring teas known as Ming Qian (明前) – teas picked before the season of pure spring begins.
The chosen cultivar for this tea is Jin Xuan 金萱 (TRES #12), best known as the base material for famous Taiwanese milk oolongs. In this case, however, it is processed as a green tea, with the addition of GABA technology.
The leaves are hand-picked and lightly withered. They are then placed into a special Yan Yang Ji anaerobic chamber, used in the production of GABA teas. Inside this chamber, oxygen is replaced with nitrogen, and the tea remains there for approximately 12 hours.
After that, processing continues in a way similar to classic green tea production:
- heating the leaves to stop oxidation
- shaping the leaves
- sun-drying
- final drying in a dryer to remove remaining moisture
Unlike GABA oolongs, this tea undergoes only minimal oxidation. The result is a lighter, softer and distinctly greener flavour profile that combines the freshness of green tea with the character of GABA processing.
What is GABA tea
GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is a substance naturally produced in the human brain. Some studies suggest that increased intake may be associated with lower blood pressure and support for an overall sense of well-being.
GABA teas are processed in a way that allows naturally occurring GABA to develop in higher concentrations than in standard tea processing. For this reason, these teas are considered one of the natural ways to increase GABA intake.
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.
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