Organic Tea
Organic produce is everywhere. We can buy organic vegetables, fruits, and even “organically raised” meat. Organic beverages such as tea and coffee are also available and they are very popular. But how can you be sure the organic tea you buy is really organic?
What is Organic Tea?
Organic varieties are grown without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers. The soil is enriched with natural compost and a layer of mulch retains the moisture while providing extra nutrients as it breaks down.
This growing method is more labor-intensive but produces superior quality tea. Tea competitions in China, Japan, and Taiwan have consistently chosen organic teas as the best teas of their class. These competitions are held “blind” so that the judges can only use taste, aroma and color as the judging criteria.
In addition to the improved flavor, the organic varieties are also higher in health promoting polyphenols and catechins. These are the antioxidants that provide many of the health benefits that tea is famous for. Scientific studies have shown that these compounds are found in higher concentrations in good quality tea.
Organic tea is also better for the tea farmer. Tea plants can live more than 100 years, and organic farming methods allow the tea plants to remain healthy for the duration of their lifespan.
Organic Black Tea
Organic black tea has the same dark-red brilliant color, savory aroma, and pleasant taste as other varieties of black tea.
What distinguishes organic varieties from regular black tea options is that it is free of pesticides and grown in an environmentally natural zone.
The growing, harvesting and processing, which occur on ecological tea plantations in Asia, follow the same methods of agriculture as other organically produced products.
That means the camelilia sinensis plant from which tea is made is free of any man-made chemicals, including synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, plant growth regulators, chemical food additives, etc.
Organic agriculture is a method of growing and processing that helps protect, rather than deplete, natural resources.
What is Organic Tea?
Organic varieties are grown without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers. The soil is enriched with natural compost and a layer of mulch retains the moisture while providing extra nutrients as it breaks down.
This growing method is more labor-intensive but produces superior quality tea. Tea competitions in China, Japan, and Taiwan have consistently chosen organic teas as the best teas of their class. These competitions are held “blind” so that the judges can only use taste, aroma and color as the judging criteria.
In addition to the improved flavor, the organic varieties are also higher in health promoting polyphenols and catechins. These are the antioxidants that provide many of the health benefits that tea is famous for. Scientific studies have shown that these compounds are found in higher concentrations in good quality tea.
Organic tea is also better for the tea farmer. Tea plants can live more than 100 years, and organic farming methods allow the tea plants to remain healthy for the duration of their lifespan.
Organic Black Tea
Organic black tea has the same dark-red brilliant color, savory aroma, and pleasant taste as other varieties of black tea.
What distinguishes organic varieties from regular black tea options is that it is free of pesticides and grown in an environmentally natural zone.
The growing, harvesting and processing, which occur on ecological tea plantations in Asia, follow the same methods of agriculture as other organically produced products.
That means the camelilia sinensis plant from which tea is made is free of any man-made chemicals, including synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, plant growth regulators, chemical food additives, etc.
Organic agriculture is a method of growing and processing that helps protect, rather than deplete, natural resources.
Organic foods are grown on land that has been free from the use of synthetic fertilizers, growth regulators, insecticides or herbicides for at least three years.
Instead of harmful chemicals, farmers use methods like composting, crop rotation, and inter-planting to control weeds and pests, replenish the soil and sustain the health of our planet.
A universal beverage, black tea is the most popular blend available today. It undergoes extensive oxidation that gives it its dark color and full-bodied flavor. When consumed on a regular basis, the health benefits of all black teas – whether organically grown or not – are said to include the following:
· Decreases risk of cardiovascular events
· Possible prevention of some cancers
· Possible reduction of heart attack and stroke
· Less than half amount of caffeine of coffee
In addition to black tea, there are a wide variety of other organic teas grown under the conditions described above.s means that the farmer has less expense in replacing tea plants.
Instead of harmful chemicals, farmers use methods like composting, crop rotation, and inter-planting to control weeds and pests, replenish the soil and sustain the health of our planet.
A universal beverage, black tea is the most popular blend available today. It undergoes extensive oxidation that gives it its dark color and full-bodied flavor. When consumed on a regular basis, the health benefits of all black teas – whether organically grown or not – are said to include the following:
· Decreases risk of cardiovascular events
· Possible prevention of some cancers
· Possible reduction of heart attack and stroke
· Less than half amount of caffeine of coffee
In addition to black tea, there are a wide variety of other organic teas grown under the conditions described above.s means that the farmer has less expense in replacing tea plants.
Kombucha Tea
Organic Kombucha tea, also referred to as Mancurian Tea or Kargasok tea, is made with a live “starter culture” that is added to a mixture of black tea and sugar. It is then allowed to ferment for a week or more before it is ready to drink.
The tea is a sweet-tasting beverage that is known for a variety of health benefits that include helping to boost the body’s immune system, promoting healthy digestion, building stamina, and fighting a number of infections.
Though, the Food and Drug Administration has not approved organicKombucha tea for medicinal purposes, it has been recognized around the world for its health benefits for centuries.
Organic Kombucha Tea Recipe
· A suitable brewing container, about 5 litre or 1 gallon capacity
· A piece of muslin, kitchen towel or some other piece of clean porous material. A size that will cover the top of the brewing container with some overlap.
· A large elastic band to hold the material on the container.
· A thermometer (optional)
· 4 litres (plus a glass) of water (boiled and cooled or filtered)
· Tea (6 teaspoons loose or 6 tea bags), organic black, green or a mixture of both.
· 320g refined white sugar (ordinary household sugar).
· A healthy Kombucha culture that can be purchased from an online supplier
· 400ml of ready brewed organic Kombucha tea or 60ml (4 tablespoons) distilled vinegar (white, apple, cider or white wine vinegar). If you are using vinegar, it must be distilled -- not live, brewed or fermented.
· Suitable bottles (4 litres worth)
· A kitchen measuring jug
Though, the Food and Drug Administration has not approved organicKombucha tea for medicinal purposes, it has been recognized around the world for its health benefits for centuries.
Organic Kombucha Tea Recipe
· A suitable brewing container, about 5 litre or 1 gallon capacity
· A piece of muslin, kitchen towel or some other piece of clean porous material. A size that will cover the top of the brewing container with some overlap.
· A large elastic band to hold the material on the container.
· A thermometer (optional)
· 4 litres (plus a glass) of water (boiled and cooled or filtered)
· Tea (6 teaspoons loose or 6 tea bags), organic black, green or a mixture of both.
· 320g refined white sugar (ordinary household sugar).
· A healthy Kombucha culture that can be purchased from an online supplier
· 400ml of ready brewed organic Kombucha tea or 60ml (4 tablespoons) distilled vinegar (white, apple, cider or white wine vinegar). If you are using vinegar, it must be distilled -- not live, brewed or fermented.
· Suitable bottles (4 litres worth)
· A kitchen measuring jug
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