The Beginning

Exploring a tradition over 5,000 years. Discovered accidentally by a Chinese Emperor, Shen Nong, who was a skilled ruler, scientist, and philosopher. Tea was born when Emperor Shen Nong was boiling water in the garden when a wild tea leaf fell from the branch and drifted into his pot. From there he began researching and experimenting with the tea leaves, thus tea was born. This plant is Camellia Sinesis.

Why Loose-Leaf?

Loose-leaf tea offers fuller flavors. The unbroken tea leaf retains more of its health benefits. In addition, the selection of loose-leaf teas is much more extensive than that of bagged teas. It can be steeped more times than a single tea bag, and is able to hold its flavor longer. The setup is as easy as using a tea bag. With simple steeping tools, you can enjoy a better cup of tea the way it's been enjoyed from the beginning and throughout the ages! 

Types of Tea

There are several types of teas. White tea, green tea, oolong tea, black tea, and herbal tea. The chart below shows the basics of how each type is processed. 

Health Benefits

Scientific studies point to evidences that tea has healing properties. Tea contains high levels of polyphenols or flavonoids, which are known for their antioxidant activity. Tea also contains vitamins and minerals: Carotene, a precursor to vitamin A; Thiamin (vitamin B1); Riboflavin (vitamin B2); Nicotinic acid, Pantothenic acid, Ascorbic acid (vitamin C); Vitamin B6; Folic acid; Manganese, Potassium, and Fluoride. Consumption of tea is being studied for its reported benefits on:

• Enhancing immune function
• Lowering LDL and increasing HDL cholesterol levels
• Reducing blood pressure
• Thinning the blood, reducing the risk of a heart attack
• Lowering the risk of stroke
• Aiding digestion
• Preventing dental cavities and gingivities

Caffeine Levels

The typical cup of coffee has approximately 125-185 mg of caffeine. In tea, you can expect a range of about 15-60 mg. 

• Black Tea......................45-60 mg of caffeine
• Oolong Tea..................35-45 mg of caffeine
• Green Tea.....................15-20 mg of caffeine
• White Tea......................15-20 mg of caffeine