Benefits of 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.