Teas

Brewing tea is more than just pouring hot water over dried leaves. It's a ceremony, a moment of respite, a journey to distant corners of the world where aromatic leaves ripen on picturesque plantations. Discover the fascinating world of tea with us!

Every sip is a new story, and we're here to help you uncover it.

The world of tea is incredibly diverse and captivating. Each type is characterized by a unique production process that influences its taste, aroma, brew color, and properties. From delicate white buds to intensely fermented black leaves – every tea has its own story.

Green Tea: Elixir of Youth and Health

Green tea has been valued for centuries for its health-promoting properties, especially in Asian cultures where it originated. Rich in antioxidants, including the famous catechins (EGCG), it supports the immune system, provides a more balanced energy boost than coffee, and refreshes the mind.

Its delicate, often grassy or slightly marine flavor with a hint of sweetness or pleasant bitterness pairs perfectly with light meals, salads, fish, and moments of relaxation. It's the ideal drink for an afternoon pick-me-up, and prepared in an elegant tea pot it can become a delightful accent for gatherings with friends.

Green Tea: What does it help with?

Green tea has many positive properties, such as:

• contributes to improved concentration and cognitive function,
• aids digestion by stimulating the secretion of gastric juices and has a detoxifying effect on the body, helping to remove waste products,
• thanks to its high antioxidant content, it protects cells from oxidative stress, which can slow down aging processes and support cardiovascular health.

Black Tea: Classic with Character

This is the most popular type of tea in the world, especially beloved in Europe and North America. Its intense, often malty or fruity flavor and rich aroma are perfect for a morning boost and provide energy throughout the day. The full oxidation process gives it its characteristic dark color and strength.

In our offer, you'll find both classic black teas from various regions (Assam, Ceylon, Darjeeling) and those enriched with aromatic additions, such as bergamot oil in Earl Grey, spicy notes in Masala Chai blends, or fruity notes in English Breakfast.

White Tea: Delicacy and Elegance

Considered one of the noblest and least processed teas, white tea delights with its subtle, slightly sweet taste and delicate, floral aroma. It is produced from the youngest, unopened buds and leaves of the tea plant, which are often covered with a silvery down. It undergoes only a wilting and drying process, thus retaining its valuable properties and natural sweetness.

Oolong Tea: Between Green and Black

Oolong tea, also known as dragon tea or blue-green tea, is a fascinating combination of green and black tea characteristics. It is a partially oxidized tea, and the degree of oxidation can range from a dozen to even 70-80%. Its taste and aroma can vary significantly depending on the degree of oxidation and region of origin – from light, floral, almost green notes to rich, roasted, fruity, or honeyed tones.

Oolong tea is an excellent choice for those seeking new, unexpected taste experiences.

Herbal and Fruit Teas: Nature's Bounty

Although technically not true teas (as they do not come from the leaves of Camellia sinensis), herbal and fruit infusions are an incredibly aromatic, delicious, and healthy alternative, ideal at any time of day. Our offer includes relaxing chamomile tea, refreshing mint tea, warming ginger tea, immunity-boosting rosehip tea, and fruity blends full of vitamins and natural aromas.

How long to brew different types of tea?

Brewing time is key to the tea's flavor:

• Green tea: 1-3 minutes (longer brewing can result in a bitter taste).
• White tea: 3-5 minutes (some even 5-7 minutes, it's delicate).
• Black tea: 3-5 minutes (shorter for milder, longer for stronger).
• Oolong tea: 2-5 minutes (depends on the degree of oxidation; can be brewed multiple times, extending the time).
• Herbal and fruit teas: 5-10 minutes (to fully release aroma and properties).

What is the best water temperature for brewing tea?

Water temperature has a huge impact on flavor extraction:

• Green tea: 70-80°C (boiling water will "burn" delicate leaves).
• White tea: 75-85°C (also sensitive to too high temperatures).
• Oolong tea: 80-95°C (lighter oolongs lower, darker higher).
• Black tea and most herbal/fruit teas: 90-100°C (boiling or almost boiling water).

There's no single answer to which tea is the healthiest, as each has unique properties and benefits for the body. Green tea is renowned for its high antioxidant content (EGCG). Black tea, rich in theaflavins and thearubigins, can support concentration and heart health. White tea is delicate and also rich in polyphenols. Oolongs combine features of both. Herbal infusions provide specific benefits depending on the herbs used. The best approach is to incorporate various types of teas into your daily routine to reap their diverse advantages.

Remember, the key is to choose good loose-leaf teas or high-quality luxury teas in sachets.

Which teas to drink daily?

The choice of tea for daily drinking depends on your individual taste preferences, lifestyle, and needs. If you need a morning boost, reach for a classic black tea or energizing yerba mate. During the day, you can enjoy refreshing green tea, which will aid concentration, or an aromatic oolong. In the evening, to relax and unwind before bed, herbal infusions like chamomile, lemon balm, or lavender are ideal.

When should you not drink tea?

Despite its numerous benefits, there are situations where it's wise to moderate your tea intake.

1. Due to the presence of theine (the equivalent of caffeine), it's not recommended to consume large amounts of strong tea (especially black and some green teas) directly before bedtime, as it may hinder sleep.
2. Individuals with certain conditions, such as stomach hyperacidity, reflux, or anemia (tannins in tea can hinder iron absorption from food), should also limit their consumption of certain types of tea or drink them between meals.
3. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor regarding a safe amount of caffeine. It's important to observe your body's reaction and adjust the amount and type of tea to your individual needs.

Remember that even good loose-leaf teas consumed in excess can negatively affect your body.

If you like sweet tea, instead of traditional white sugar, you can try natural and often healthier alternatives.

Honey works perfectly (especially in herbal and black teas), further enriching the drink with its health-promoting properties – just remember to add it to slightly cooled tea so it doesn't lose its valuable enzymes.

You can also use:

• maple syrup,
• agave syrup,
• natural stevia (in leaves or extract),
• xylitol (birch sugar)
• erythritol,
• coconut sugar with a caramel aftertaste.

Experiment and discover your favorite way to sweeten tea!

When stomach ailments strike, a well-chosen herbal tea can bring relief.

1. For bloating and cramps, peppermint tea is often recommended, as it has antispasmodic properties.
2. Chamomile is known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, helping with indigestion or irritation.
3. Fennel is another ally in the fight against digestive problems, especially in infants (in appropriate doses) and adults.
4. If you're struggling with nausea, reach for a ginger infusion, which is known for its anti-emetic properties.

It's worth having a supply of these natural remedies in your home medicine cabinet.

The choice between coffee and tea is often a matter of individual preference and current needs. Both beverages have their loyal followers and offer unique experiences. The table below presents key differences and similarities:

Both coffee and tea can enrich our daily rituals, offering various benefits and pleasures.

Does tea have caffeine?

Yes, many types of tea (derived from the Camellia sinensis plant) contain caffeine, which in the context of tea is often called theine. Chemically, it's the same substance, but in tea, it occurs in combination with other compounds (e.g., L-theanine), which often makes its effect feel milder and more balanced than that of coffee.

Black tea and matcha contain the most caffeine, green tea and oolong slightly less, and white tea the least. Herbal and fruit teas (e.g., chamomile, mint, rooibos) are naturally caffeine-free.