organic
From the mountains of Southern India, this organic Flowering Orange Pekoe embodies all the best characteristics of Nilgiri black tea: strong cup, fragrant bouquet, and beautiful hazel color.
Camellia sinensis black tea is hearty and full-flavored, with an inherent sweetness and underlying malty note.
About
Origin: China
Plant part: leaves
Type: Flowery Orange Pekoe
Caffeine: yes
Storage: Store loose-leaf teas in an airtight container away from light and heat.
Uses
Wellness: use in teas and tonics
Cosmetic: tea-infused toner, face mask, scrubs, bath soaks
Culinary: added to sweet and savory dishes such as ice cream, cookies, duck, oatmeal, and even cocktails.
The benefits from most teas come from polyphenols, which are antioxidants that offer protection from several chronic diseases. Black tea, however, contains one group of polyphenols, called theaflavins, that no other type of tea has. Due to its rich antioxidant content and other bioactive compounds, black tea offers several potential health benefits.
One benefit is heart health, thanks to flavonoids that may help decrease the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Black tea also may reduce the risk of certain cancers, thanks to the antioxidants that may help protect cells from damage that may lead to cancer.
The caffeine and L-theanine in black tea can also improve focus, alertness, and cognitive function.
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