Original taste and rich aroma, beneficial effect on the body and excellent tonic effect. Georgian red tea is considered one of the best drinks for human health. Its regular consumption brings tangible benefits due to its rich mineral composition. What processes a tea leaf goes through before it is transformed into a popular red variety, how to brew it and store it properly - in this material we have collected the most useful information for connoisseurs of organic Georgian products .
Georgian tea: general characteristics
Tea comes from Georgia. Organic red is a great drink. It is obtained by the method of oxidation of leaves. It is tasty and healthy - red tea is very different from black tea due to its characteristics. With daily consumption, it helps to improve digestion, calms the nervous system and reduces irritability. Its properties strongly depend on the production technology, and the main process that makes it special is oxidation. Fermentation can reach 90%.
It is necessary to brew red Georgian tea, following the basic rules:
- Optimal water with a temperature of 95°C.
- The standard consumption is 1 g of tea per 100 g of water. If you want to feel all the features of the aromatic drink, you can take 4 g per 300 ml.
- Pour the tea with water. Insist for 5 minutes.
The best time to drink red tea is in the morning, although it can be drunk throughout the day. However, it is after waking up that the weakly brewed drink perfectly quenches thirst and helps to normalize blood pressure. Choose your favorite drink - hot or cold tea , taking into account its features.
The production process of Georgian red tea
Georgian tea bush is a kind of Chinese variety of qimun . Its cultivation began more than a century ago. Thanks to the excellent soil - sufficiently moistened, saturated with minerals and oxygen, as well as the unique climate, the plants got into the most balanced conditions, where they took root perfectly.
The collection of tea leaves begins at the end of May. The process is performed manually. To create a premium red drink, a bud and two leaves are collected. The production of Georgian organic tea is a technologically complex process. In it, it is fundamentally important not only to observe all stages, but also to properly age the raw materials for specific taste and aromatic properties.
Technologically, production is several consecutive processes:
- Withering. Collected leaves are spread indoors on pallets - bamboo or metal nets. Such structures provide the necessary air circulation so that the raw materials do not spoil.
- Crumpling with twisting. When the sheet becomes soft and flexible enough to be crushed without the risk of breaking, the raw material is loaded into special rollers. As a result, juice is released, which is necessary for the next stage.
- Enzymatic oxidation . The twisted tea is laid out again on pallets. The duration of oxidation is different for different varieties. 16 hours on average, but no more than 18, depending on what properties you want to get.
- Drying. This process stops oxidation. There are two types of processing, each of which has a special effect on the final result. Drying the leaves directly stops the fermentation more smoothly. Warming up sharply cuts off oxidation.
Technological processes are not always identical. Their diversity makes it possible to create organic varieties with a different taste and aroma. For example, double drying gives tea chocolate notes, and its taste is also affected by the age of the plant and the size of the shoot.
Some types of tea are twisted once and dried in two stages. This makes the taste even richer.
Useful properties of Georgian organic tea
An aromatic specific drink brings enormous benefits to the body:
- strengthens hair, skin and bones;
- improves vision and breathing;
- normalizes the work of the central nervous system;
- strengthens immunity;
- improves mood (considered a natural antidepressant);
- normalizes blood coagulation;
- regulates liver function.
A large content of vitamins of group B, A, potassium, sodium, phosphorus, a significant concentration of antioxidants make it possible to saturate the human body with the necessary trace elements. There is a general recovery.
Georgian tea: proper storage and its duration
You can use red tea after opening the package for a long time - from 1 to 2 years, provided it is stored properly. However, in a situation where you want to get not only pleasure, but also benefit, it is recommended to drink it for 2-3 months.
After opening the bag, pour the tea into a sealed jar. This will protect it from extraneous odors. The ideal place for storage is cool, protected from direct sunlight and with a humidity of no more than 60%.
Georgian tea from Matcher store: benefit and pleasure in one portion of a wonderful drink
Gentle, with faint hints of dried fruit. Georgian organic red tea from the Matcher project is the perfect solution for smooth vitality and a feeling of fullness throughout the day.
Brew a light drink to quench your thirst, or drink a stronger cup of tea for a nice boost and get rid of your irritation. Premium red tea from Georgia is always a fresh product that brings pleasure and benefit. Order for yourself or as a gift for loved ones — we will provide delivery throughout Ukraine.
