Green Tea 60g

Description

Green tea is a type of tea made up exclusively of leaves of Camellia sinensis that during the production process must be free from oxidation. Of Chinese origin, it has been consumed for centuries in various parts of Asia, from Japan to the Middle East. Only recently it has spread to the West, where traditionally mostly black tea is consumed. Green tea has lower caffeine content than black tea. The buds of the leaves and the leaves of green tea contain the highest percentage of antioxidant principles that is found in nature, useful to counteract the formation of free radicals.
Researchers in Japan have shown that regular consumption of green tea counteracts the loss of cognition and is considered a true elixir of youth for the brain. Green tea is considered a beneficial ally against obesity and extra pounds. Substances that have been identified in green tea can lead to a greater ability to burn fat in excess and reduce fat absorption. These are just some of the many beneficial properties of green tea, which is much more than a simple beverage and can be considered as a true natural medicine.
Gunpowder is perhaps the best known variety of green tea in the world. The main feature of this tea is the form that is given to the leaves during processingwhich come to look like small pellets and that is similar, as the name suggests, to gunpowder. The leaves are roasted in heated rotary cylinders in order to halt oxidation and force the leaves to dry and roll up to maintain this peculiar form. The infusion has a fresh taste, slightly bitter and pungent. This precious drink can be served warm in winter and cool in summer.

Preparation: Pour 1-2 teaspoons of leaves in a cup of boiling water (75 ° C.), let stand for five minutes and filter.
Ingredients: Green tea (camellia simensis) Gunpowder leaves. It may contain traces of LICORICE.