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Free Webinar: Green vs. Black: Same Plant – Different Teas?

Tea is the most popular beverage in the world after water. The diversity of tea is certainly a reason for it’s popularity. Sizes are vary from fine Matcha powder to large leaf OPA or Tai Ping Houkui. Types are vary from very light fragrant white tea from dark strong Pu-Erh tea. When considering types of tea, Green and Black are two of most popular types around the world. Now you have got a great opportunity to learn about these two types of tea: growing, processing, steeping, health benefits & more… through the free webinar organized by Blue Monkey Tea.

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Sun, August 22, 2021

3:00 AM – 3:30 AM (GMT)

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About This Green vs Black Free Webinar

Have you ever wondered what is the difference between green and black tea? Did you know that both of these tea types derive from the same plant Camellia Sinensis?

In this class you can learn how these teas are processed to obtain such a different characteristics and what are the best ways to prepare them. The organizer will also talk about each tea type’s history, growing regions, health benefits & many more.

This event is part of the ongoing weekly series TEA SATURDAYS LIVE and available to watch on organizer’s FACEBOOK and INSTAGRAM pages.

These classes are recorded and available to watch later on Facebook and on Blue Monkey Tea YouTube Channel.

The US Tea lovers can buy over 400 teas/herbs and all sorts of tea accessories at our Pittsburgh store at 5872 Forbes Ave or online at www.bluemonkeytea.com

This kind of webinars are helpful to educate tea lovers on their favourite beverage. In the end, tea industry as a whole is benefited in medium and long term.

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References

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Black, Oolong, Green and White Tea: What’s the Difference? (video)

Tea is the second most popular beverage in the world after water. All Black, Oolong, Green and White Teas are coming from the same plant. So what makes those tea types different even though all of them are descending from the same source ? By providing an answer, American Chemistry Society (https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en.html) has released a video in order to educate consumers.

Credit: American Chemistry Society https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en.html

Tea is a rich source of antioxidants which are polyphenols in nature. Catechins are the main form of poly-phenols present in tea green leaves. During Black tea processing, these catechins are converted naturally in to theaflavins (A Poly-phenol) and a part of theaflavins (A Poly-phenol) are further oxidized in to Thearubigins. Poly-phenol oxidase (PPO) is the enzyme responsible for this reaction. This reaction initiates once the leaf is twisted or broken at rolling process. You must have observed the colour change of apple (In to a brown colour) once it cuts in to pieces and keep for a while. Yes, this is the same reaction.

Source: https://pubs.rsc.org/

During Green Tea manufacture, the action of PPO is restricted by denaturing the enzyme with heat. Oolong tea is partially oxidized. White teas like Silver tips are manufactured with apical terminal bud. There is hardly any rolling for white tea. So no fermentation occurs. The white colour comes from the pubescence present under the leaf.

Most important thing is nothing added artificially during any of above tea manufacture. Therefore no matter whether it’s Black, Oolong, Green or White tea. Enjoy your humble cuppa. Cheers !

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References

1.Video: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/newsreleases/2019/april/white-green-black-and-oolong-tea-whats-the-difference-video.html

2.Picture: https://pubs.rsc.org/

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Fresh Black Tea Age Delay Firming Serum & Eye Concentrate

Green tea growing nations like Japan and China conducted many experiments / researches related to health benefits of green tea. Marketers conveyed these findings and ultimately green tea was better perceived as a healthy tea compared to black tea. But later on, EU nations like Netherlands conducted experiments on black tea health. Based on results, Dutch health council recommended both black and green tea for a healthy life. As a result of this, some schools in Netherlands started to serve tea to students during lunch time ( https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/health/11985021/Drink-five-cups-of-tea-a-day-Dutch-health-council-says.html). Good thing is Dutch health council have clearly differentiated tea from Rooibos and other herbal infusions.

Green tea contains catechins (A group of Polyphenols) which is a powerful antioxidant group which is known to minimize the effect of cardio vascular diseases, cancers, diabetes etc. Black tea contains Theaflavins and thearubigins which are also antioxidants responsible for the same health benefits mentioned above. Even though there are minor differences all black, Oolong and green teas are equally healthy.

Antioxidants available in tea has got the ability to slow down the aging process to a certain extent. By considering this trend, A Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Firming Serum and A Fresh Black Tea Age Delay Eye Concentrate cream has been developed.

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According to company “Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Firming Serum is known to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and leave skin looking radiant. It delivers immediate and continuous hydration that lasts for 24 hours. This universal face serum has a corset-like effect on the skin, making your features appear more defined. A proprietary complex of black tea ferment, black tea extract, blackberry leaf extract, and lychee seed extract is proven to inhibit damaging free radicals while helping to improve skin’s elasticity. Peptides helps firm the look of skin, reducing the signs of fine lines and wrinkles”.

“Fresh Black Tea Age-Delay Eye Concentrate is a power nap for your eyes, de-puffing and reducing the appearance of dark circles, while moisturizing and visibly firming the eye area. Great for day and night, the innovative cooling treatment also illuminates and revives tired eyes. A proprietary black tea complex proven to help inhibit damaging free radicals and improve elasticity is further optimized by antioxidant-rich noni fruit juice, known to retain and increase moisture and protect the skin”.

Tea polyphenols also minimize bad odors coming out of the skin thanks to it’s antioxidant activity. Above product line is a great evidence for black tea health benefits. So no matter whether it’s black or green , just enjoy your humble cuppa with a great deal of happiness.

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References

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Champagne of Ceylon Tea
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Champagne of Ceylon Tea

Champagne of Ceylon Tea

One might call this Ceylon Nuwara-Eliya Regional (Black) Tea as the Champagne of Ceylon Tea due to it’s unique sensory profile. Grown in the highest Elevations in the resplendent island nation”Sri Lanka”. Only very few number of factories (Lover’s Leap, Mahagastota, Court Lodge and Concordia) can achieve this special character, Just like Darjeeling Muscatel character can be experienced only in 12 estates.

As you can see the Tea is light, but very fragrant with sweet / citrus like notes. Ideal for an afternoon Tea with some Lime / Butter cake + cucumber sandwiches (This sounds great, isn’t it ?). Even though this Tea is categorized as a Black Tea, the Character is more like an Oolong variety. Fermentation and Drying times are lower to preserve the flavor / aroma. Quality is quite consistent through out the year, but in general , peak season is February – March .

Champagne of Ceylon Tea

Champagne of Ceylon Tea

Nuwara-Eliya Regional Tea from Pedro Estate (Lover’s Leap & Mahagastota factories) was served for the Guests who participated for the Diamond Jubilee function of The Queen Elizabeth II. Later, a cup of Pedro Tea was sold for USD 40.

Drink Ceylon Tea, It’s hand picked for your good self. Cheers !!

More about this & other regions: visit www.heritagegroup.lk