Green Tea-the unique manufacturing process and how it is made

The Tea Detective
Uncovering and Exploring the Facts About Tea

Going Green-The Natural Way of Things

Green tea receives very little processing, keeping it as close as possible to its natural state.
Unlike black tea there is no withering, but instead the leaves are steamed after plucking preserv-
ing their deep green color.

A blast of heat shuts down the enzymes and kills
the leaf, so there is no oxidation step as in black
tea which is 100% oxidized. The heat also softens
the leaf for rolling, releasing the juices and giving
the leaves their twist, or form.

Many green teas are named for what they look like
after rolling, such as gunpowder, resembling a small
gray-green pellet of gunpowder when finished.

The end result is to rid the tea of moisture, yet
retaining the flavor. To make that happen, the
leaves are repeatedly steamed and rolled until the
moisture gradually evaporates and the leaves are
crisp.

Since there is no oxidation, the chemistry of the leaf
remains basically unchanged, so unlike black tea

the tannins are untouched meaning the color stays green and the
pungency remains the same. Also, none of the essential oils that
release flavor have been allowed to develop, meaning the green tea
develops a pungency and unique fresh flavor all its own.

All of the main tea types are healthy, but white and green teas have
the highest amount of vitamins, minerals, and disease fighting anti-
oxidants and polyphenols, because they receive the least amount of
processing. Visit our health benefits page to learn more about tea's role in helping to keep you
healthy and fit.

                                            Because most of us have grown up with black tea, it takes a little
                                             while to acquire a taste for green tea. But stick with it, and I
                                             believe you'll grow to like it, even sometimes preferring it to black.
                                             Green tea has a light, grassy, fresh and either sweet or roasted
                                             flavor, depending on the processing, and goes by many unusual,
                                             beautiful, and exotic names such as Dragonwell, one of the most
                                             famous and popular of China green teas. It's based on a legend
                                             about a dragon that lived in a nearby well.

If you're looking to try a top quality green tea, I wholly recommend a visit to Silver Leaf Tea
Company, and trying their Risheehat/North Tukvar Estate Darjeeling Green Tea . This tea estate
lies east of Darjeeling, India, and produces some of the finest quality teas. This Darjeeling tea
has a light, fresh, sweet taste that is refreshing any time of the day or night. Enjoy.

Brewing Loose Leaf Tea
Easy step-by-step instructions and a few helpful tips will have you brewing the perfect cup or pot of tea
the first time, every time.

Flavored Teas-Everyone's Favorite
Satisfy your favorite cravings with a healthy, low calorie cup of tea. Whether
it's berries, citrus, or even chocolate or caramel, your favorite flavor of tea is
just waiting for you

Scented teas are a fragrant and refreshing treat for the taste buds.
Having been perfected by the Chinese many centuries ago, these delicate, refreshing, and relaxing teas
are not only tasty, but sport many health benefits as well.

So who is Earl Grey anyway?
Earl Grey is probably the most recognizable of blended teas, but there are many other tasty blends that
make the perfect beginning or finish to your day.

Organic teas aren't just good for you, but Mother Earth, too.
Learn how organic teas are grown, and how to ensure the tea you're buying is certified organic by the
country it was grown in.

The many health benefits of drinking tea.
If after drinking a cup of tea you seem to feel better, it's not your imagination. Tea contains a long list
of beneficial ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help fight everything from
colds and flu to cancer and heart disease.

The history behind iced tea and the recipe for this summertime classic.
Learn the history behind iced tea, and how a spur of the moment decision led to its creation, and the
recipe for brewing up a pot or glass of this summertime classic.

Learn how tea helps you lose weight the healthy, natural way.
Drinking just three cups of tea a day not only helps you take off those unwanted pounds, but also
provides a powerhouse of other healthy benefits as well.

Do you feel a cold or the flu coming on? Quick...read this!
It may be hard to believe, but by just drinking a few cups of tea each day, you're boosting your immune
system and warding off illness. Learn how tea helps stop the virus responsible for colds and flu, dead in
its tracks.

Now lets take a look at How Black Tea is Made

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Are you confused by all the different names surrounding tea?
Here's a quick lesson on naming and grading of tea, explaining all those letters,
everything surrounding tea.

What secret ingredient is added when making puerh tea?
Puerh tea is considered to be a medicinal tea in China, and the secret to producing
this healthy tea may surprise you.

How is white tea made?
White tea receives the least amount of processing, leaving it in its near natural state.
Learn how this healthy tea is made, and why it's only available in limited quantities.

What makes yellow tea so unique?
Find out what extra step is taken during processing to set yellow tea apart and make
it unique, while still sharing many attributes of both white and green tea.

How do I choose the right tea for me?
Buying loose leaf tea for the first time can be confusing, but we've taken the work
out of it for you. With lots of helpful tips and information, we've turned confusing
into confident.

Make brewing a breeze with a few useful tools.
Brewing tea is an easy task, but with a few choice tools and accessories, you can
make it easier and even more enjoyable.

An easy-to-use ingenuiTEA teapot, whose ingenious design has been featured in The New York Times, Time Magazine and HGTV.

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