Green Tea

Green tea is a beautifully delicate tea which is not only delicious but good for you as well.

Green tea is the variety of tea which keeps it's original colour because the tea leaves have not been
fermented during processing. The leaves are heated just right after picking in order to stop the process of oxidation. It is hand-fired in pans to completely halt this process while preserving the fresh, open meadow aroma and flavor within the dried leaf. By minimally processing the leaves, the tea's nutrients are unaltered and the high levels of antioxidants are preserved. The final drying techniques finish the leaf to create its ultimate appearance when dry.

The health of green tea has been recognized and advertised worldwide. Scientific research indicates that green teas have medical benefits which are preventing conditions such as: cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, high cholesterol, cardiovascular disease, infections and impaired immune functions. There are a variety of fact sheets available on our website with further information. http://www.theteacentre.com.au/factsheets

Brewing – Filtered water is preferred but not essential, and water used should be below boiling point. With some fine green teas, the water can be as low as 70 degrees C. If you over brew your tea it will become bitter. Generally Green tea should be infused for approximately 2-3 minutes. The finer leaf varieties infuse between 1-2 minutes and the larger leaf 2 -3 minutes. All green leaf teas can be used more than once and some very high grades can withstand a number of infusions.

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