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| Green Teas The leaves of the plant Camellia sinensis are the source of all tea. Green tea is the unadulterated form of these leaves. Only minimal processing occurs after the leaves are harvested, usually in the form of heat and/or steaming. Shortly after the tea is heated it is carefully dried into the ready for consumption commodity found in most kitchen pantries. These techniques are employed to secure the qualities and freshness of the tea. Specifically preserving the potent antioxidants (polyphenols) that are present in the newly harvested leaves. Antioxidants are the active health-producing elements in the tea. They have been proven to protect the body against a host of aliments from the common cold to cancer. Green tea posses the highest level of antioxidants in all the various forms of tea. Combined with the numerous essential vitamins and minerals found in green tea, it is truly healing beverage. It also contains the least amount of caffeine in found any (non herbal) tea; it takes about 8-10 cups of green tea to equal one cup of coffee. There are many different types and grades of green tea. The factors that determine the varieties of green tea are many: where the tea is grown (region), climate and elevation, when the tea is harvested, what part of the leaves are used, size of the leaves, type of processing, etc… These distinctions add to the mystique of tea, ensuring that no two teas are alike. Here at Mountain Sun Herbs we are pleased to offer you a superior selection of green teas, each with its own distinct flavor and unique characteristics. We only select loose-leaf teas that are of the highest quality. They are a pleasure to drink both soothing and enlivening, gently increasing our wellbeing cup by cup. |
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