ARTFUL TEA FULL
If you don't steep it long enough, you don't reap the full benefits. The steep time makes for the optimal release of all the good antioxidants and polyphenols.
These processes release chemicals that give these teas their signature color, flavor, and smell. While green tea is also withered, it is pan-fried or steamed and then dried.
Black teas are withered, rolled, allowed to ferment (oxidize), and then dried. Black tea has a completely different "cooking" process than green tea. Why? It all comes down to the way the tea has been processed (via Upton Tea Imports). The more delicate the tea - green, white, and oolong - the less steep time they require.
If you steep almost any tea for too long (this is a bit different for herbal teas), the natural tannins - present in all teas - are released, resulting in a super bitter brew. Boozy kombucha brands are emerging all over California, it’s the new craft beer.Different teas call for different steep times. Kombucha is fermented tea with healthy bacteria, and the fermentation process can also convert the tea into alcohol. Kombucha is another tea trend that has exploded in the United States, and is readily available to purchase in any health food store. Adaptogen teas are a favorite for endurance athletes and the celerity clients of wellness gurus. Ashwagandha is an medicinal herb that can reduce stress levels of the hormone cortisol when infused into a tea blend. These mushrooms have been used for centuries in ancient Chinese medicine, and are now embraced by western culture as a natural alternative to drugs.Īnother wellness tea trend is the use of adaptogens to calm and ease stress. Wellness and health experts are turning to mushroom teas such as chaga mushrooms. Tea drinkers are turning to blends for specific reasons such as seeking a more natural energy source and aide with concentration and focus (instead of the very unhealthy energy drinks such as Redbull). While coffee will always be a favorite beverage for many, tea is coming up as a close second in popularity. But in more recent years tea has become a growing trend with millennials, particularly the specialty artisan teas. Tea has been around for 5,000 years, so it’s obviously nothing new to humans. Make sure to keep checking back because new limited edition tea products are often released. The small tea companies listed below create mostly small-batch and handcrafted tea blends, and many of them are organic.
The caffeine content will vary greatly between the blends, and many are naturally caffeine-free. When you begin shopping for your new favorite artisanal teas, you can chose between green tea, black tea and herbal teas. There’s so many aspects to consider when evaluating tea products. These experts are dedicated to studying and educating the public on the history of tea, the many types of tea, tastings, production and processing. The tea world is so specialized that there’s actually Tea Sommeliers (similar to Wine Sommeliers). These loose leaf teas are handcrafted by tea connoisseurs who carefully select the best herbs, flowers, dried fruits and more to create these highly complex tea blends. You really can’t get the full hygge experience without a warming hot beverage to sip and enjoy.Īrtisan teas are especially wonderful on chilly days because you are enjoying both the aromas and the warmth in your mug, it’s truly a delight for the senses. Once the weather starts to get cold in the autumn season, I immediately I want to bundle up with a hot cup of tea in my hands.
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