Green Tea – Jasmine

Product Description

• In China whole green leaf teas are traditionally scented with Jasmine flowers placed in layers within.  The petals are harvested during the day and stored cool at night in order to bloom and unfold their full fragrance.  According to the desired quality grades the petals are sifted out after processing.  For this reason teas vary from light to stronger delicate floral flavors and tastes.  The cup has a light, slightly yellow color and already spreads the intense bouquet of jasmine.

  OP (Orange Pekoe)

  Ingredients: half-fermented tea, jasmine blossoms.  

  Item: GF101-01

• 1 heaped teaspoon per 6oz. (170ml.) serving

  176-194ºF (80-90ºC)

  2-3 minutes.

• When green tea is manufactured, it is not allowed to oxidize. The leaves are dried very quickly either in a pan or an oven to dehydrate them and then they are stored. This process retains the polyphenols catechins and the flavanoids which make drinking green tea a healthy and beneficial option. However green tea possesses a grassy taste and combined with jasmine makes the taste gentle and delicious.

  Jasmine tea is particularly healthy because it is high in a group of powerful antioxidants known as catechins. Green tea’s antioxidants may interfere with the growth of bladder, breast, lung, stomach, pancreatic, and colorectal cancers; prevent clogging of the arteries, burn fat, counteract oxidative stress on the brain, reduce risk of neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases, reduce risk of stroke, and improve cholesterol levels.

  Jasmine tea is also widely known to lower blood pressure, strengthen the immune system, lower cholesterol levels and regulate aging processes in our bodies. It is claimed that drinking jasmine tea can assist those who want to lose weight. It also possesses sedative qualities and is said to help prevent strokes, arterial sclerosis and heart attacks.
  A study done at Kansas State University showed that jasmine teas are able to inhibit the growth of bacteria such as Listeria and Salmonella, as well as those responsible for causing cholera, flu and dysentery. Gargling with this tea and/or using it as a mouthwash is said to help prevent tooth decay.

  Using Jasmine tea can also assist with relieving headaches and respiratory problems. It helps to balance fluids in the body, making it a good choice for those suffering from water retention caused by PMS or any other medical condition. It has been claimed to have aphrodisiac qualities because of the fact that it contains linalool, jasmine, indole and benzoic acetate (all of which are utilized by herbalists when preparing aphrodisiac remedies).