The best loose leaf tea. Which tea is the healthiest?

In the Soviet past, domestic shelves were surprised by the monotony of the goods presented, and tea was no exception. As a standard, each family purchased a black long-length Indian elephant on the packaging.

That's the case now. Just black tea, and this is the type preferred by 90% of the Russian population, produces an incredible number of items. And you can get completely confused in the varieties of tea with additives.

To avoid disappointment in the future, we decided to test 11 types of black tea, for which we purchased the drink in the capital’s supermarkets and sent it for examination to the testing center of NPO Impulse LLC.

Our information Traditional countries- Tea producers are Sri Lanka, India, China and Japan. Exactly a third of Russian tea imports come from Sri Lanka, India is in second place (25.2%), China and Kenya each provide approximately 9%, and Vietnam closes the top five with about 8%.

The technology of collecting and drying tea is complex, labor-intensive and requires true skill. Therefore, manual labor is still widely used in this area: only tender young leaves are plucked from the branches.

During processing, water is removed from the tea leaves, the content of which is reduced to 3-7%. In addition to drying, the raw material is subjected to fermentation; after its complete cycle, the tea leaves acquire the black color familiar to most people. However, the process can be stopped at various stages to produce green, white and even blue tea.

The tea infusion contains three types of alkaloids: caffeine, theobromine and theophylline. Most of the caffeine in the drink is found in the tea leaf in combination with other substances and is often called theine. Having a milder effect on the body than caffeine, theine has a good tonic effect, increases motor activity, mental and physical performance, and has a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system.

In irreplaceable dietary product tea is converted into polyphenols, which include more than 30 substances, in particular tannins. They create a tartness effect, due to which tea infusion stimulates the activity of the salivary glands and quenches thirst well.

Green teas contain the most tannins. Moreover, the higher the grade of tea, the higher the tannin content. These polyphenols are highly soluble in hot water, therefore, when cooling a strong brew, they precipitate and the drink becomes cloudy. If you heat it up again, the transparency will return. If this is not observed, then the tea is of poor quality.

The aroma of tea is determined by the composition and concentration of aromatic substances in freshly picked raw materials and depends on the harvest season, the breed of tea bush, the degree of maturity of the leaves, and the region of growth. IN spring tea there are more aromatic substances than in summer and autumn, and in young ones there are more than in mature ones.

In each locality, tea develops its own special aromatic palette. Of the samples we purchased, only three were packaged where the raw materials grow - in Sri Lanka: Ahmad Tea OP, Dilmah and Nuwara Eliya Mlesna. Twinings English Breakfast Tea is packaged in Poland, the rest are in Russia: these are Greenfield Magic Yunnan, Riston, Lipton, Brooke Bond, Akbar, Matre de The Noir “Ceylon with tips” and “Crown of the Russian Empire”.

All samples are produced in accordance with the manufacturers' own specifications. The mold content in all samples turned out to be significantly lower than permissible, and no metallomagnetic impurities were detected at all.

They turned out alright physical and chemical parameters: the amount of water-soluble extractive substances, the mass fraction of moisture and total ash for all samples corresponds to GOST. By the first indicator you can judge the freshness of the tea. This means that in cases where tea was packaged far from the plantations, the raw materials did not sit stale and did not lose their valuable properties.

The results of the tasting turned out to be more interesting. According to experts, Twinings English Breakfast Tea, declared by the manufacturer as a premium tea, in fact is not such and only reaches the first grade. Brooke Bond has a similar problem.

Ahmad Tea OP also overestimated itself: judging by its appearance, it is not large-leaf tea, but medium-leaf tea, although in taste and aroma it corresponds to the highest grade.

Greenfield Magic Yunnan claimed championship: the box indicates the “bouquet” variety - the best according to the Russian classification. However, the number of tips was not enough to qualify for this title, and therefore the tasters classified it as the highest grade.

But Matre de The Noir “Ceylon with tips”, on the contrary, was modest: experts believe that it belongs to the “bouquet” variety, although the box states the highest.

Overall, testing showed that tea producers present at Russian market, you can completely trust it. You just need to be able to choose quality product.

Always pay attention to the information on the packaging; the more, the better. Ideally, the region where the tea is harvested should be indicated.

The second indicator is the quality of the packaging: the better the sealing, the higher the likelihood that the contents will not lose quality.

Expensive varieties of tea should be stored in the refrigerator in a hermetically sealed ceramic jar.

What do the letters say?

OP (ORANGE PEKOE) Tea in this class contains only whole rolled leaves, usually young ones. This is “royal” tea (orange is nothing more than the Orange royal dynasty of the Netherlands, the country's largest supplier of tea in the 16th century). Regular ORANGE PEKOE does not contain tips, however, there are varieties with the addition of buds.

BP (BROKEN PEKOE) Tea made from broken or cut leaves, which are waste from the production of whole- loose leaf tea or specially crushed. This mixture brews faster and infuses stronger, but at the same time, subtle flavors and aroma are lost.

P(PEKOE) Poorly curled, rough, hard sheet.

CTC (CUT, TEAR AND CURL) Granulated tea. The leaves are passed through rotating rollers with fine teeth, which both cut and curl them. The tea is brewed stronger and has a brighter color, but a less rich aroma.

F (FANNINGS) Seeding, small tea particles (used for bagged tea).

D (DUST) Crumbs, the smallest particles of tea (used for bagged tea).

Tasting results

	Ceylon long leaf black tea “Dilmah” (THE SINGLE ORIGIN TEA 100% PURE CEYLON) Highest grade Appearance: especially large-leafed, twisted, heterogeneous, with the presence of a small amount of open and rough leaf, broken leaf and a small number of petioles. Bright Aroma: quite pronounced Taste: tart, rough, bitter Score: 4.25 Corresponds to the highest grade
	Ceylon long leaf black tea “AKBAR” / “AKBAR” Highest grade Infusion: medium, transparent Aroma: pronounced, quite pleasant Taste: quite tart, with a bitter aftertaste Cooked leaf color: copper brown Score: 4.25 Corresponds to the highest grade
	Ceylon long leaf black tea "CROWN OF THE RUSSIAN EMPIRE" so-called. "MAY" Highest grade Appearance: especially large-leafed, twisted, with a small amount of rough leaf and a small amount of petioles. Infusion: medium, transparent Aroma: quite pronounced Taste: quite tart, bitter, rough Cooked leaf color: copper brown Score: 4.25 Corresponds to the highest grade
	Ceylon long leaf black tea O.P. "AHMAD TEA" Appearance: medium leaf (BOP), fairly uniform, twisted, with petioles. Infusion: medium, bright, transparent Aroma: pronounced Taste: tart, astringent, with pronounced bitterness Score: 4.5 Corresponds to the highest grade in taste and aroma and does not correspond in appearance (cleanliness) stated on the label
	Black long leaf tea “Brooke Bond”/ “Brooke Bond” Highest grade Appearance: heterogeneous, small-leafed, with the presence of open tea plates, petioles and fibers. Infusion: medium, clear Aroma: quite pronounced Taste: medium tart Cooked leaf color: copper brown Score: 3.75 Corresponds to the first grade
	Black long leaf tea “LIPTON YELLOW LABEL TEA” Highest grade Appearance: fairly uniform, medium leaf Infusion: medium, bright, transparent Aroma: quite pronounced Taste: tart, astringent Boiled leaf color: copper Score: 4.25 Corresponds to the highest grade
	Ceylon long leaf black tea, standard O.R. "RISTON CEYLON PREMIUM" Appearance: extra large sheets, uniform, even, well curled Aroma: pronounced, pleasant Taste: tart, full astringent, with harmonious bitterness Cooked leaf color: copper brown Score: 5 Corresponds to the highest grade
	Ceylon long leaf black tea “Matre de The Noir “Ceylon with tips” Highest grade Appearance: large leaf, smooth, well curled, with a small amount of silver tips Infusion: above average, bright, transparent, with a reddish tint Aroma: pronounced, pleasant, with a light floral note Taste: tart, full, astringent, with a harmonious bitterness Cooked leaf color: copper brown Score: 5, 25 Corresponds to the “Bouquet” variety
	Ceylon long leaf black tea “NUWARA ELIYA Mlesna” / “Nuwara Eliya Mlesna” Highest grade Appearance: mixed: medium leaf with large leaf, well curled Infusion: medium, bright, transparent, with a reddish tint Aroma: pronounced, pleasant Taste: tart, astringent, with harmonious bitterness Boiled leaf color: copper Score: 4.75 Corresponds to the highest grade
	Long leaf black tea t.m. "Greenfield" Magic Yunnan Variety Bouquet Appearance: large leaf, well curled, smooth, with a small amount of golden tips Infusion: medium, transparent Aroma: pronounced, pleasant, with a slight note of dried fruits Taste: quite tart, soft, with a taste of dried fruits Boiled leaf color: copper Score: 4.5 Corresponds to the highest grade
	Long leaf black tea t.m. "TWININGS" "ENGLISH BREAKFAST TEA"/ " English tea for breakfast" Highest grade Appearance: heterogeneous, small-leafed, with the presence of open tea plates, petioles, fibers and fines Infusion: medium, clear Aroma: quite pronounced Taste: medium tart Boiled leaf color: copper Score: 3.5 Corresponds to the first grade

Tea ceremonies came to us from the East and took root so firmly that we can no longer imagine life without delicious drink. Any celebration ends with a traditional sweet table, and in the evening it’s so nice to drink a mug of hot drink after coming home from the cold!

Today we will try to find out which is the most delicious tea You can cook it for your family. There are, I must say, a lot of varieties. Black and green, white, with various additives(fruits, flowers, spices). Each of them has its own bouquet and taste, advantages and disadvantages, so you should choose solely based on your preferences.

Black varieties

It's classic, rich and rich taste, an equal to which is quite difficult to find. However, it is difficult to answer which is the most delicious tea in this category. Firstly, you must not only be a true connoisseur and connoisseur in order to identify all the notes and shades of taste, but also be able to properly prepare the drink.

The tea ceremony is an entire art in which it is difficult to quickly become an expert. Let's try to determine how we can choose for ourselves.

Inspecting the packaging

A responsible manufacturer always leaves complete information about the product on the packaging, so you just need to learn how to read it. Immediately put aside; leaf dust of the lowest quality is used to make them. First of all, look at the expiration date. Even if you are 100% sure which the most delicious tea you should choose, an expired product will definitely ruin all your fun.

It is imperative to pay attention to when and where the goods are packaged. It is best if the tea is packaged close to where it was produced. This is indicated by the GardenFresh inscription, that is, it is packaged where it was grown. It is very important what time of year the product is packaged. Harvest in spring or early autumn. The closer the purchase date is to the date the tea was collected and packaged, the better the aroma of the drink will be.

If you ask connoisseurs of this drink what the most delicious tea they recommend, as a rule, Indian, Ceylon or Chinese are mentioned. However, we must remember that there are many fakes, so pay attention to the company logos.

Varieties

As you can see, it is not so easy to answer what the most delicious tea you can buy in the store. It is necessary to be able to determine the grade of raw materials. The manufacturer reports this using special abbreviations. The highest quality tea is the one made from the top leaves of tea branches. And the lower the leaf grew, the less aromatic drink It will result in a lower grade and lower price, respectively.

What abbreviations do manufacturers use? Designations such as OR - high-grade large-leaf, FP - loose leaf tea medium grade, PS - large leaf low grade. This is what concerns large leaf. However, there is another good option- medium leaf tea. BOP - medium-sheet premium grade. There is a cheaper option - BP, here the leaves are slightly smaller, but also of excellent quality. BPS is a granulated tea loved by many; when it is prepared, the taste and aroma are lost, but many appreciate it for its beautiful color.

Finally, a little about what is packaged in. You may come across the abbreviation PD, that is, fine leaf, which is large tea dust. FNGS is medium dust, and finally D is fine dust. Now we will present customer opinions on which tea is the most delicious and healthy.

Popular vote results

To sum up the topic of black tea, it should be said which one is considered the best. Of all the popular brands, it was singled out through a social survey. Judging by the reviews, this is the strongest, aromatic and delicious tea of ​​all. In second place is Lipton. The third place was taken by Russian tea “Beseda”. However, the conversation about which tea is the most delicious does not end there. Reviews note that Brook Bond tea is an excellent drink. In fifth place is the excellent, but more expensive Greenfield tea. Finally, the last place on this leaderboard is “Princess Noori”.

Green tea

Now we will talk about which green tea is the most delicious. This a real treasure trove useful substances. At the same time, some people like tea with dried fruits, others with berries, and others with jasmine. There are a lot of excellent reviews about the Greenfield Lotus Breeze drink. Don’t forget to try Margentau, its deep taste will not leave you indifferent. There are many varieties and varieties, among which you will definitely find yours, but a good variety does not negate the need to properly drink it brew.

"Delicious" recipes

If you want to know what the most delicious tea in the world is, then let's turn to the chef. One of the best tea ceremony experts offers this wonderful option. Take a good one and an orange. Remove the zest from the fruit, pour boiling water over it and leave for 10 minutes. After this, strain and boil the infusion, add tea and fresh juice orange

On the coldest evening, Mulatto tea will warm you up. You will need 150 ml of warm wine, the juice of one orange, two tablespoons of honey and cloves. This mixture is added to a glass half filled with chilled tea.

Red tea

The choice is not limited to the products described above; you can continue to find out which tea is the most delicious and aromatic. It could be red, the famous hibiscus. It has unique properties, regulates blood pressure and has tonic properties. Be sure to try pu-erh. In addition to the fact that this drink is very tasty, it also helps fight overweight. So you get double benefits - the pleasure of a delicious drink and an excellent figure.

White (Chinese) tea

This is probably the most expensive of all teas. It is produced in China. No wonder the ancient emperors called this product the elixir of life. It contains many natural antioxidants that help strengthen the body's defenses. It has long been noted that this tea helps strengthen skin cells and thereby prevents aging.

Mate and rooibos

These are quite exotic teas that take some getting used to. Their taste is very different from the traditional one. Mate is made from holly shoots. Not only does it taste amazing, but it also dulls the feeling of hunger. You can brew mate many times, but the first brew will be very bitter.

Last on our list is rooibos. This is a gift from the African continent. It contains amazing amounts of antioxidants and helps fight various diseases, including cancer and diabetes, osteoporosis. Rooibos perfectly lowers blood pressure and can be used every day as a preventive measure.

Any of the varieties listed may become your favorite.

Tea, the most popular drink in the world, comes from China, and it still grows there today in a huge variety of varieties. Before reaching the end consumer, it goes through several stages of processing, drying, fermentation, is crushed, sometimes flavored, packaged and delivered to the store counter. What types of black tea are there and which one is the best?

What is black tea?

Black tea is the most usual drink in the CIS countries. It tolerates long-term transportation well, does not lose its taste and has many varietal varieties. When packed, loose leaf black tea is divided into:

• large leaf;
• medium leaf;
• small leaf.

But first, about quality. What quality indicators a particular product must meet is dictated by GOST or Technical Conditions developed by manufacturers. If you are guided by the requirements of the state standard, then in order to always enjoy the real taste of the drink, you should choose tea of ​​the “Bouquet” or higher grade.

By Bouquet we mean a product consisting of the most delicate and fragrant tea tree buds and young leaves. This product gives a strong, bright infusion, transparent, with a pronounced aroma and a pleasant astringency to the taste.

Depending on the type of bush from which the buds and leaves were collected, tea may have a natural floral, honey, spicy aroma and taste.

Packaging is also one of the quality indicators

A premium product is characterized by slightly less pronounced symptoms than an infusion of “Bouquet” tea. It has a medium intensity infusion, also a pleasant aroma and a slight tartness in taste. Mainly consists of young leaves and a small proportion of tips.

Further division of the product into first, second and third grades implies a decrease in quality from insufficiently bright color, taste and aroma to very weakly expressed these characteristics.

A large-leaf product means tea made from whole leaves that have gone through all stages of processing and have not lost their integrity. In the package it is a rolled, flat sheet without damage or cracks. It is considered the most useful, since integrity ensures the preservation of all valuable substances inside the leaf. The aroma and taste of the drink is very rich, but the infusion is average, less intense than that of a medium-leaf and, moreover, a small-leaf product.

Medium leaf tea is a product consisting of broken and damaged leaves. It is obtained by sifting all the tea in factories. It gives a stronger color to the infusion and also has a good color and aroma.

Granules are compressed small particles of tea and dust - a product of the lowest quality

Small leaf tea is considered the lowest grade. These are leftovers tea production, obtained at the end of sifting and often including so-called tea dust. It brews quickly and strongly, but the taste is at the lowest level. To buy really good tea, you will have to look for the large-leaf, “Bouquet” variety on the packaging.

But that's not all. If the packaging is labeled "Orthodox", this means that the tea leaves have not been in contact with machines. It was hand-rolled and naturally fermented. It is considered the most healthy and delicious. In addition to this concept is the designation Pure. This is tea of ​​one variety, which is not mixed with others to obtain blends. This is the so-called monotea, which has pronounced properties of its variety.

Rating

People in the CIS countries drink a lot of tea, which is why independent laboratories often conduct tests and provide ratings for those brands that offer best tea and have earned the trust and popularity of consumers. In this case, the price component of the product is often taken into account.

Ahmad is No. 1 tea according to the results of many studies

1. Ahmad Tea – black long leaf Ceylon tea. Bouquet.
2. Greenfield Golden Ceylon black Ceylon long leaf large leaf. Bouquet.
3. Riston “Premium English Tea” Orange Pekoe, black, long leaf, large leaf. Top grade.
4. The same one - black Ceylon long leaf, large leaf.
5. Dilmah - black Ceylon large leaf.
6. Akbar – black Ceylon long leaf, large leaf.
7. Maisky - black large-leaf long leaf.

It is impossible to study everything offered on the market and create a truly correct rating. Every year new brands, types of products, blends appear on the market, which are difficult to track, and the research procedure is lengthy and quite expensive. It is important for the buyer to determine for himself which properties in tea are of primary importance to him. This will be the starting point of your own research to find the ideal product.

Green tea is one of the world's most popular drinks. Its history is much longer and more colorful than coffee, and its homeland has been reliably established. Today, this product is produced in many countries around the world, but China still holds first place in terms of quality, production volume and special attitude towards tea drinking.

Varieties and manufacturers

In the store you can buy bagged, small-leaf and large-leaf green tea at a variety of prices. If you go by cost, then in Russia you can buy a really high-quality varietal product in the range from 7 to 800 dollars per 100 grams. Moreover, the most expensive is Chinese elite rolled tea, followed by Japanese, Indonesian, and Ceylon.

The largest producers, as well as tea plantations, are concentrated in China, both in the south of the country and in the north. Hundreds of types of tea are produced here, from rare and expensive to simple, affordable, designed to be consumed every day. A good green tea is always large-leaf, and the stronger it is rolled, the stronger the infusion, the more delicate the taste and the healthier the drink itself.

Green differs from black in that it hardly goes through the fermentation stage, that is, it does not oxidize under the influence of external factors and its own enzymes. This allows the sheet to save everything useful components without changing or transforming into other compounds. To prevent fermentation, the collected leaf is slightly withered under natural conditions and later exposed to high temperatures. This can be roasting in the oven, after which the leaves are manually rolled and dried completely.

Depending on the type of twisting, teas are distinguished:

• strongly twisted along the sheet;
• strongly twisted across the sheet;
• slightly twisted.

If a sheet is twisted along its axis, it takes the form of twigs, sticks, or spirals. This option is very popular in Japan, and a prominent representative is the famous Gekuro and most of its varieties.

Plantations in China have existed for thousands of years.

When the leaf is rolled crosswise, it can resemble balls or scales and is labeled in China as Gunpowder and in Japan as Sencha. In China, such teas are also called pearl teas, and if they contain many tips, they are called golden or imperial. Balls can be of different sizes and shapes, their variety is very large.

Loosely rolled tea is a product that has been dried in its natural state, so it may look like flattened blades of grass. It either does not curl at all or is slightly wrinkled. Most popular product is called Long Jing.

The leaves are curled not only to increase their presentability. This is a way to keep the beneficial components of tea inside longer and increase shelf life. Loosely rolled leaves give a weak infusion, delicate, with a light floral or citrus aroma. Strongly twisted ones are always richer, with a rich, multifaceted aroma and taste. The color of green tea can vary from light green with a silvery tinge to dark green.

If at proper brewing The taste of tea is pronounced herbal - this is a low-grade product. A good and expensive product has a whole bouquet of aromas from citrus, to floral and light herbal, it may be present natural sweetness and honey taste.

The most famous varieties

In the tea industry there are many methods of attracting people to the product. special attention. This is mainly advertising, beautiful packaging, an original slogan. But for many centuries there have been ones that are in constant demand and love without any popularization.

Xi-Hu Long-Jing - large leaf green tea from Xihu Island

Below are the most important varieties of green tea that received the best mark:

• Xi-Hu Long-Jing is a Chinese large-leaved plant from Lake Xihu. It has been collected and produced since ancient times, today it is divided into 13 varieties, the best of which are considered to be the first three, represented by a large content of unopened buds collected in early spring. This tea has the lightest color of the infusion, which can be shaded emerald. The taste is very rich, the aroma is thick floral. It is steeped for about a minute and served in clear glasses to enjoy the subtle flavor of the infusion.
• Taiping Hou-Kui is a tea that is harvested on a limited number of plantations and only on a sunny day. There are strict rules for the selection of raw materials. This is a tea bud, which is hugged by two young, newly blossoming leaves of the same size as the bud. This product is called hot tea.
• Bi-Lo-Chun - goes through the stage of hand-twisting, from which the tea leaves take the form of small curled spirals, which are also called snails. Within the variety there is a division into 7 subvarieties, and the lower the type, the weaker the taste and aroma. When brewed, Bi-Lo-Chun gives a light emerald color to the infusion, a fresh aroma, and a thick, rich taste. Fruity notes are felt in its taste. It is also customary to serve the drink in transparent glasses. The largest plantation is located in Jiangxi province.
• Yunwu is one of the most expensive Chinese teas. It is grown on small plantations located on damp and damp mountain slopes, where the sun's rays rarely reach. It goes to the domestic market, so it is rare outside the country.
• Gunpowder - tea leaves look like balls of gunpowder, belong to pearl teas, are consumed very sparingly, as they have a very dense and rich taste.
• Chan Mi is the main loose tea in China, the second name is “eyebrow”, which is received for the shape of the tea leaves. It has a classic taste and aroma mixed with flowers, herbs and citruses.
• Huang Shan Mao Feng - the highest mountain chinese tea, the tea leaves have a light yellowish color, a sweetish taste, and a fresh and rich aroma. The tea leaves resemble sparrow tongues.
• Maojian is a large group of teas, the production of which is made from the top bud and leaf. After brewing, the infusion acquires amber, delicate taste with a pleasant aftertaste. To obtain true Maojiang, you need to take 2 tsp for 1 cup. tea leaves
• Tien Shan Yin-hao – natural flavored jasmine tea. The infusion is light and transparent, the taste is classic, and the aroma is rich floral.
• Dong Yuang Dong Bai is a light yellow drink with a bright floral aroma and a multifaceted aftertaste.

Chinese teas are considered the most aromatic and delicate in taste. This country produces a huge number of varieties, different in organoleptic properties and unimaginable in shape. Japanese teas darker in color and less fragrant. The most popular are Sencha, Bancha and Gekuro. The product from India is considered the lowest quality, although it is in demand due to affordable price. It can give easy spicy taste and aroma.

Useful properties

Green tea is the healthiest due to its content of vitamins, amino acids, essential oils, and antioxidants. It is rich in fluorine, iodine, zinc, calcium, potassium, and antimicrobial components. It has high biological activity, which is expressed in the following effects on the human body:

• strengthens the immune system;
• makes blood vessels elastic and reduces their permeability;
• heals the mucous membranes of the gastrointestinal tract;
• activates mental and physical performance;
• useful for weight loss;
• has an antitumor effect;
• removes waste, toxins including salts of heavy metals;
• strengthens the skeletal system.

Green tea retains its beneficial properties only when brewed correctly. Boiling water is harmful to them. The water temperature should be from 60 to 80 degrees, and the infusion time lasts from 1 to 3 minutes. If the drink is overdone, it may become bitter due to the high caffeine content. An important ingredient in brewing is water. It must be soft, spring-like, so as not to spoil the taste of the drink.

A cup of green drink helps you lose weight

You need to know what time is best to drink this tea. This time is from morning to 16-18 pm. Green tea is a highly tonic drink, so it is not recommended in the evening. Pregnant women and children should not drink tea.

Best green tea

If we talk about which green tea is better, then this is a product of an early spring harvest with a large number of tips. It is considered the most fragrant, delicate in taste and healthy. Such raw materials are always treated with care, eliminating the possibility of spoilage, since ready-made tea is expensive and is purchased by people who know a lot about it.

The best green tea is produced in China, and they have been doing this for more than one millennium. Many works of Chinese sages are devoted to the benefits and beauty of tea leaves. In Russia, 50% of the product sold on the market is purchased from China, the rest from Sri Lanka, Georgia, Vietnam, Japanese varieties are very rare.

1. Greenfield Flying Dragon is a Chinese leaf from a plantation in Hunan Province. Gives a light color to the infusion, a light floral aroma with herbal notes. Does not have bitterness or astringency;
2. Princess Java Best - inexpensive Chinese with mild taste, light infusion, good tonic;
3. Ahmad Green Tea - represented by the Chinese variety Chan Mi, which has a faint pistachio aroma. Gives a light infusion with a slight tartness.

When purchasing tea, you must pay attention to the completeness of the information presented on the packaging. It is best to opt for loose teas, which are sold through a network of special boutiques. Here you can not only see tea leaves, but also try the desired variety. It is important to check the timing of tea production; the less time has passed since the moment of collection, the more aromatic and healthy the drink will be, because spoiling the taste of the tea itself expensive variety may have a long shelf life under improper conditions. It is even dangerous to buy such tea.

Homemade green tea

In Russia, black and green tea have long been prepared from a variety of plant materials. The most popular was fireweed, although using a similar technology you can prepare tea leaves from currant leaves, cherries, raspberries, and medicinal herbs. To make your own green leaf tea, you need:

• during the flowering period, collect fireweed leaves;
• lay them out on a flat surface in a warm room for several hours so that they wilt and lose some of the juice;
• then they are laid out on a baking sheet and sent to the oven for roasting to stop the oxidation process;
• After roasting comes final drying, which can be done with hand-rolled leaves or without curling.

Store tea in glass or tin cans in a dark cabinet at room temperature. You can add dried currant leaves, cornflower flowers, oregano and other aromatic natural additives to them.

Tea is loved and drunk all over the world. This fragrant and life-giving drink pleases with its various tastes people since time immemorial and in every corner of our planet. Drinking tea stimulates the development of mental abilities and metabolism, improves performance and immunity, calms in stressful situations and strengthens nervous system. Our country has a long-standing tradition of tea culture, the choice is growing every year, and brands amaze with their range.
Below is a list of selected brands of tea, in which you are sure to find your inimitable taste. These brands have been operating on the international market for a long time and come in both loose and packaged forms.

The most famous brands are: Greenfield. This brand has several lines, which consist of varieties of black, white, red and of course green tea. Greenfield also presents unique mixtures of natural herbs. The main feature of this brand is that all varieties are grown in the fields of Ceylon, China, India, Kenya and Japan.

Ahmad

Grace

Akbar

TESS