"Tea is one of the most natural, healthful, and relaxing beverages one can consume"

Brief History of Tea

The history of tea, first discovered in China dates back to the 4th Century B.C.  Soon after the popularity of tea grew to Japan and the entire Far East.  In the 17th Century tea reached the European markets and began its great expansion westward.  The classic traditions associated with tea have spread and have been enjoyed and appreciated by tea connoisseurs all over the world.

Tea in Brief 

• Tea leaves belong to the plant - Camellia sinensis
• Tea is produced in more than thirty countries.  The finest of teas are grown in India, Sri Lanka, China, Japan, and Tawain.
• Tea contains polyphenols which can help protect against free radical damage.
• Recent scientific research has shown green tea to be high in Anti-oxidants and may help prevent certain types of illnesses and diseases.
• For hundreds of years the Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea and have used green tea to treat many types of ailments.
• 4oz. of loose tea will brew approx. 40-50 cups of tea.

 Storing Tips

• The best way to store tea is in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place.  Either place the tea in its original packaging in the airtight container or transfer the tea into a tin, jar, or canister with a tight fitting lid.       

 Basic black tea leaf grading

• OP (Orange Pekoe) = Whole Leaf
• BOP = Broken Orange Pekoe
• FOP = Flowery Orange Pekoe
• FTGFOP = Fine Tippy Golden Flowery Orange Pekoe
• TGBOP = Tippy Golden Broken Orange Pekoe

 Caffeine Content

• Black Tea - 45mg
• Green Tea - 20mg
• Brewed Coffee - 80-135mg

                        The Uji river, well known Japanese tea region