Marrakesh Mint Green Tea

Description

Marrakesh Mint, China Gunpowder blended with refreshing peppermint, will wisk you away to cascading waterfalls deep in the mountains of Morocco. Host friends and family with this lively green tea brightened with peppermint cultivated on a mountain in Tiznit.

Ingredients

Green tea, peppermint

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.

Peppermint(Mentha piperita)
Peppermint promotes healthy digestion and aids in soothing indigestion. Get a dose of aromatherapy too, as the scent promotes calm and quiet.

History

Green Teas have been drunk by the Chinese and Japanese for centuries. Known to the Chinese as "pearl tea" or "zucha" the tightly rolled pellets of green tea in Marrakesh Mint were called "gunpowder" by the British long ago who thought it resembled gunpowder. Originating in the Pingshui area of the northern Zheijang province, gunpowder became one of the first Chinese teas exported during the early 1600s.

Both Europeans, including the English, and Americans developed a preference for it. In fact, during the middle of the 19th century, the British, who sought new tea markets, introduced the Moroccans to tea, and gunpowder in particular. Moroccans drank mint infusions at the time, but quickly took to adding gunpowder and sugar. The combination became the national drink and today no home, cafe or social activity is complete without mint tea.

Use

Share this classic tea with friends and family any time of day. Start your own mint green tea ritual, like in Morocco where tea is drunk everywhere as a sign of hospitality and sharing. Prepare in a traditional metal teapot and pour into beautiful Moroccan glass cups adorned with colour, elegant designs. Add lumps of sugar and serve with small cakes and pastries.

Pairs well with savoury and spicy foods.

Caffeine Level

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

Character

Leaves: Tightly rolled pellets of green tea, dried mint
Aroma: Cool, clean mint
Colour: Light green liquor

Taste: Round and refreshing body with lively mint.

Origin

China