Organic Loose Leaf Green Tea
(Contains Caffeine)

Organic loose leaf green tea, consumed for thousands of years, has aided in disease prevention and cure.  This tea also has a wonderfully subtle vegetal bouquet and can be used as a base for marinades, an ingredient in flavorful rubs, brazing liquids and as a tonic.

Green tea is particularly rich in polyphenol antioxidants called catechins. These substances have also been shown to have anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties, but recent research in animals show that catechins may also affect body fat accumulation and cholesterol levels.

Of course, one has to embrace the notion of adventure in food Preparation when combining ingredients that seem unrelated.

However, adding organic loose leaf green tea to a rub for barbeque offers the opportunity to bring a newfound flavor to the table. A bonus lies in the knowledge that health improving Antioxidants have also joined the party, our bodies being the ultimate beneficiary. A marinade including green tea can a meat tenderizer, allowing less expensive cuts of beef to be used in place of the more traditional and more expensive products, the tannins breaking down the connective tissue of meats to a more velvety texture. Finally, as a tonic for everyday betterment, the medical journals have documented the extensive benefits of green tea.

Aroma

Food Pairings

Ambiance

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Aroma -

Is similar to that of cut pasture grass dried in the sun for two days, not fresh cut grass, as the tea aroma is more muted. The green tea’s fragrance will also remind you of dried parsley. The fragrance is fresh and mild, never stale or moldy.

Two Day Old Cut Pasture Grass Drying

Taste - 

Delicately steamed vegetables, like green beans. The tea industry term is vegetal. The tea’s flavor can easily be engulfed and lost by any infused ingredient or pairing with food.

String Beans Ready For Steaming

Liquor Color - 

Ginger Root seems to be a close color match.

Sliced Ginger Root

Ambiance -

Calming both mind and body.

Walking Into a Relaxing Sunset

Ingredients -

Third party certified organic loose leaf Green Tea from the mountains of Ceylon. 

Farming and Processing Organic Loose Leaf Green Tea -

The goal is to minimize oxidation of the plant: less is more. The Tea Master controls oxidation placing the crushed tea leaves under high heat or steam. The master continues processing moving the leaves though curling and cutting.  more

Infusion Blends -

Hot or cold an intriguing taste bud experience.  As shown above, our mild green tea meshes well with vanilla and cinnamon sticks or mild fruits like melons. Remember that the flavor washes out easily.  

Food Pairings - 

Mildly seasoned seafood, rice, salads, or chicken. 

Green Tea Pairs Well With Sashimi Grade Salmon

How to Make Green Tea -

1. Place ½ teaspoon of green tea into single-serve paper filter or infuser and place into 8 to 12 ounce cup or mug and pour just barely boiling water into cup over tea.  Adding robust boiling water may "over steep" this delicate tea.
   
2. Let tea steep for 2 minutes and remove tea.
3. For best results:  use pure fresh water, ceramic cup or mug, and non-bleached paper filter or stainless steel infuser.
4. Tea may be infused again with water within 24 hours of initial use.
5. Vary amount of tea and steep time to taste.
6. Sweeten to taste.
7. Adjust tea and water proportionately when preparing tea in a multi-serve teapot. 

Health Benefits

A cup of organic loose leaf green tea calms the spirit. Embassy House truly believes in both the physical and mental benefits of drinking tea. Almost five thousand years ago, the Chinese learned about and practiced the art and science of healing, using tea as a drink and topically applied.  more

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