This Autumn we visited several areas of Lincang, including Mengku and Yong De counties. Our famous "Mu Shu" pu-erh from old arbor tea trees has been a favorite among customers since 2011. This sprinh we decided to ask a local tea master to process tea picked from the old arbor (100-200 years old) tea trees that we used to make our 2011-2014 Mu Shu Cake. The tea was picked, briefly wilted, fried, then wilted again for about 24 hours before being dried in the shade.
The brewed tea is floral and sweet with a nice bitter and astringent mouth-feel to bring it into balance. Thick stout leaves and stems with prominent large buds make this tea very infusable. A sure bet for aging over the years, it will develop many rich textures and nuances.
Spring 2015 harvest
Does tea have calories or carbohydrates?
Some loose leaf teas may have calories in them but they dissolve once hot water is added to it and have finished steeping the tea. Meaning; the tea will most likely help you loose weight. For example Oolong tea has about 2% calories but once you add the hot water the calories will be gone and should help with weight loss.
How long does loose tea stay fresh?
Freshness in canister is averaged at 6 months.
Freshness out of the canister is averaged at 1-2 months.
Refrigeration: For best results store your tea in an air tight canister and keep it in your
refrigerator for an average shelf life of over a year.
Can Tea Actually Make a Difference in My Health?
Yes. Tea offers numerous health benefits, ranging from digestion to cancer prevention. You can search our website for the health benefits of the tea, and do your own research. Compare what you find elsewhere with what we have posted on our website. All of the health benefits we post are based on expert research and clinical studies. However, in order to see results, you must drink the tea every day, just like you would do with a medicine or vitamin. Also, every person’s health is different, and some people may not see the same results as others. There is no denying that tea is good for you. It tremendously boosts the overall health of your body.
What About Tea Is Healthy For Me?
Every person’s health is different, and requires different things, and every tea has different health benefits.
What Does “Steep” Mean?
To “steep” tea is to submerge the tea in boiling water. The literal definition is to soak in water or other liquid, as to soften, cleanse, or extract some constituent. Allowing the tea to “steep” extracts the flavor from the tea leaves into the water. All tea has different steeping times, anywhere from 1 minute to 10 minutes.
How Much Tea Do I Have to Drink to Get the Health Benefits?
We recommend starting with at least 2-4 cups a day to receive the full benefit of the tea. After you start seeing results, you can just drink least 2 cups per day.
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