Why Organic Green Tea?

Organic green tea farming takes a considerable time, money, and dedication. What is involved is allowing the earth to lie idle, rest, regenerate, and be nourished with health-giving nutrients.

All these steps are taken prior to beginning an organic green tea farming.

Farmers then have to wait for their farms to regenerate which takes a while.

Organic farming is, of course, without any chemicals, be it pesticides or fertilizers. The soil where the tea is grown is enriched with all natural compost. Then a layer of mulch is added to retain the moisture. This also provides extra nutrients to the soil as it breaks down.

One advantage of organic farming to farmers is the less expense for them to replace green tea plants. Since it's organic, green tea plants can live more than 100 years.

Although this method is expensive, it produces a superior quality green tea.

There are several agencies that certify products as being organic. Organizations like Japan Organic and Natural Foods Association (JONA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).

These agencies have certification programs with the sole purpose of examining the growing practices of a particular tea plantation. They then issue certificates to those that meet their requirements.

You should be able to tell also if it is organic green tea or not by using your taste buds. Organic teas have infinite tasting pleasures.

Organic green tea has been receiving a lot of attention as of late - and rightly so!

With so many scientifically supported health benefits, and centuries of its use in traditional Chinese medicine, it’s no wonder why green tea varieties are piquing the curiosity of serious tea lovers in the West.

A large part of green tea’s appeal is its minimal processing.

All true teas, including green tea, come from the same plant - Camellia sinensis. How this plant is processed determines whether the tea will be white, green, wu-yi (oolong) or black.

Since organic green tea receives very minimal processing, it remains high in phytochemicals like free radical fighting polyphenols and bad cholesterol reducing flavanoids.

The powerful antioxidants in this amazing tea have been credited with a variety of health benefits.

Chinese herbalists have long used organic green tea for everything from skin ailments and high cholesterol to diabetes management. Green tea is packed with antioxidants that seek out and scavenge the free radicals in our system.

Japanese and Dutch researchers have found that regular green tea drinkers (those drinking 3 or more cups per day) can reduce triglyceride concentrations while increasing the production of good cholesterol.

Aside from the numerous health benefits, a soothing cup of green tea can soothe our weary minds.

Truly enjoying tea affords us an opportunity to take a step back from the hustle and bustle of our hectic lives. A relaxing cup of tea can do wonders for the mind, body and soul.

In this busy day and age, we owe it to ourselves to slow down and simply relax, while doing something good for our bodies.

The leftover loose leaf can also be consumed. This adds protein and key vitamins into our diets. If the thought of eating a whole tea leaf seems unbearable, there are other ways to enjoy the loose leaf.

-Try adding minced organic tea leaves to stir-fries, marinades, sauces and salads.

-Organic loose green tea leaves suspended in frozen lemonade ice cubes make a nice addition to any iced tea. -A premium quality organic green tea can also be used as an excellent facial toner. Simply steep two teaspoons of powdered green tea in a ½ cup of boiling water for 6 minutes. After the liquid cools, apply it to your face with cotton balls. Green tea’s reputation as a near cure-all is a well deserved one.

From reducing high blood pressure to its anti-aging and antioxidant properties, no wonder green tea is one of the world’s most popular and well-loved teas.