Green Tea Tropical

Description

Green Tea Tropical boasts smooth green tea leaves that harmoniously blend with sweet tropical fruits to create a sensation as uplifting as a breeze of the isle of Papenoo. A healthy and refreshing blend rich in antioxidants, Green Tea Tropical makes an ideal introduction to green tea.

Ingredients

Green Tea, natural tropical flavours, natural flavours, flower petals, pineapple bits

Health Benefits

Green Tea
Both black and green tea originate from the same plant, the Camellia sinensis. However, the final product differs in style, taste and caffeine content due to differences in processing. Green teas are not fermented or fully oxidized like black teas, but instead steamed or pan fired. Like black teas though, green tea contains an abundant source of natural plant-derived antioxidant compounds called polyphenols. Included within the broad antioxidant polyphenol class are flavonoids and catechins. A kind of flavonoid, catechins are found in tea leaves and may provide protective antioxidant action against harmful free radicals.
Research shows that these free radicals cause heart disease, some kinds of cancer and increase the risk of strokes. Drinking green tea with its high antioxidant levels help protect the body by combating dangerous free radical activity. Further health benefits of green tea may include lowering cholesterol, strengthening the immune system, promoting healthy blood vessel functionality and even protecting teeth and bones.
In addition, green tea provides a source of nutrients including magnesium. managanese, potassium, calcium, and the vitamins C and K all in trace amounts.

Pineapple(Ananas comosus)
This tropical fruit is high in the enzyme bromelain, a natural anti-inflammatory that bolsters healing, and Vitamin C, an antioxidant.

History

Green Teas have been drunk by the Chinese and Japanese for centuries. Over time the act of drinking Green Tea has developed into an art form. However, drinking flavoured teas is also an ancient tradition.
The Chinese first began flavouring teas during the Song dynasty by adding freshly picked jasmine, lotus, gardenias, rose and chrysanthemum flowers, which imparted their delicate essence to the green tea.

Today, green tea is picked and stored until jasmine season arrives. Fresh jasmine blossoms are layered with the tea overnight in chests and left to absorb the flowers delicate scent and flavour. Inspired by tradition, Mighty Leaf has blended unique tropical flavours and fruit with green tea. Large whole leaf tea is used to impart a smooth flavour.
Popular flavoured black teas include Lychee and Rose Petal. Drinking flavoured teas and pairing them with foods is gaining popularity in the United States, France and other European countries.

Use

Green Tea Tropical makes an ideal after-dinner drink. Pairs well with spicy foods and seafood. Try it as an iced tea during the summer to refresh and revive.

Chaffeine Level

Less Caffeine
Refresh yourself with a delicious cup of fresh tea with less caffeine as your afternoon pick-me-up.

Character

Leaves: Flat green leaf, dried fruit, flowers
Aroma: Bright tropical fruit nose
Colour: Pale green liquor

Taste: Smooth green tea balanced with flowery and tropical fruit notes. This blend results in a lively and refreshing cup. An ideal brew for those new to green tea.

Origin

China