Silk Road Teas greentea

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Large wicker baskets of loose tea leaves.

Brewing Instructions

Green teas should be prepared between 165 and 185 degrees F, in fresh water and, for the first steep, two minutes or less to taste its subtle sweetness. Decant the tea as some green teas become overly astringent. Keep the leaves dry and use them for subsequent infusions.

Our green teas are harvested early in the spring when the taste characteristics are most pronounced and the quality highest. Drinking a high-quality green tea should engage and delight the senses. When brewed properly, our green tea is a real luxury. More than any other tea, these teas offer a freshness, a range of tastes and an uplifting energy not typically found in other teas.

Green tea undergoes the least elaborate processing as they are referred to as “nonfermented” teas. The freshly picked leaves are dried and then heat treated to stop any oxidation. In the manufacture of China’s finest teas, traditional hand making methods are often still used. Tastes range from sweet, buttery, nutty, smoky to grassy and floral depending on the artful handling of the fresh leaves and great attention to the processing of them.

Our teas are primarily bought in Fujian and Anhui Provinces that are well-known for their superior grades. These teas are sourced through local tea dealers, small markets and tea farms that we have purchased from over the years. We also buy high grades of greens in Zhejiang and, selectively, in Guangdong.

Health Benefits: Researchers have compiled an impressive list of healthful benefits attributed to the regular consumption of green tea. Specifically, green tea contains a group of antioxidants (flavonoid polyphenol compounds) known as catechins. These antioxidants act as disease fighters protecting cells from the adverse effects of cancer causing free-radicals found in our bodies. They act to prevent tumor-generating conditions and thus the potential onset of disease. Catechins may prove beneficial for the treatment of existing cancer and the prevention of heart disease. Tea drinking increases one's daily fluid intake, helps to maintain a healthy metabolism and circulatory system, acts as an antiviral, inhibits oral bacterial plaque and is a rich source of vitamins.