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Conditions
Green Tea (Karigane) c/s
Description
This tea is a high quality blend of first-harvest gyokuro and high grade sencha stems, grown in Sencha. The tea is shade-grown which produces a tea that is very green (high in chlorophyll) and has a sweeter taste. The resulting tea is a very tasty Green tea with a fresh green aroma, and a flavor that is uniquely sweet and delicate. Read more about organic Green tea.
Key Benefits
- Antioxidant support
Product Features
- Certified Organic Green tea leaf
- Gluten-Free
- GMO-Free
- Herb Identity Guaranteed
- 100% Vegetarian
- Pure: No fillers, or other chemicals have been added
- This tea is shade-grown, which produces a tea that is very green (high in chlorophyll) and has a sweeter taste.
Botanical Name
Camellia sinensis
Geographical Origin
JapanSuggested Use
This leaf is suitable for the following preparations:
Background and Use
Green tea has been consumed throughout the ages in Asia. Green tea is produced by gently heating the freshly cut leaf, thus not allowing oxidation of the enzymes within the leaf to take place. The chemical composition of Green tea varies with climate, season, horticultural practices, and the age of the leaf (position of leaf on the harvest shoot). The major polyphenols include catechins, epicatechin, epicatechin gallate, epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), and proenthocyanidins). Both EGCG and catechins have been implicated as the most significant antioxidants.
Karigane stems are especially rich in theanine because the plants are grown in diffused sunlight. Theanine is an amino acid that imparts a sweet taste and is important for promoting relaxation and increasing concentration. It has been studied for its effects on the brain and for its antioxidant properties.
Precautions
Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Keep out of reach of children. Discontinue use if unusual symptoms occur. Do not exceed recommended dose unless under the guidance of a health care professional.
WARNING: Green tea naturally contains caffeine. Too much caffeine may cause nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, and, occasionally, rapid heart beat. Not recommended for use by children under 18 years of age.
