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Finest enjoyment from organic cultivation: Buy black tea
Black Tea from Teapod Atelier:
- stimulates
- is partially from organic farming
- contains beneficial bitter substances
- surprises with extraordinary blends (e.g. No.6 with whiskey flavor)
- comes to you in plastic-free, modern cans
- captures the spirit of millennia-old tea culture
Black tea is not just a beverage – in a cup or pot with the dark, fragrant liquid, thousands of years of cultural history intertwine with the finest, complex flavors. Black tea likely originates from China and, along with green tea, is one of the two original tea types. Teapod Atelier is inspired by modern East Asian design spirit with its plastic-free containers: clean and environmentally friendly. The loose teas come from strictly controlled, organic farming and unfold their distinctive flavor nuances completely naturally.
What distinguishes black tea from green tea?
Both Green and Black Tea are made from the leaves of a shrub (Camellia sinensis). In the case of Black Tea, the harvested green leaves are exposed to moist, oxygen-rich air; this process is called fermentation. During this process, they darken to a brownish-black color due to oxidation. Tea manufacturers can control the degree of fermentation. Black Tea is a fully fermented tea. Green Tea comes from the same plant, but the leaves are not fermented; they are only heated and dried, thus remaining green. Due to the different production methods, the ingredients of Green and Black Tea differ, as does the taste. What one prefers to drink is a matter of taste, as the effects are similar and both are healthy.
Does black tea have a stimulating or calming effect?
Both! This may seem contradictory now, but even in ancient China, tea drinkers enjoyed both the calming and stimulating effects of tea. The relaxing effect of drinking tea has been appreciated in China since ancient times. This is shown in the following sentences from the Chinese book: The Divine Farmer's Book of Roots and Herbs. It was compiled about 2000 years ago and lists various herbs and their effects on body and mind. About tea, it states: "Tea awakens the good spirit and wise thoughts. It refreshes your body and calms your mind. If you are feeling down, tea will uplift you." What substances in the tea leaf are responsible for these opposing effects that complement each other so perfectly? Modern science has been able to clarify this.
Caffeine and theanine work together
Of course, the stimulating effect of tea is due to its caffeine content, which is well known. Caffeine is also found in coffee or energy drinks. What is special about tea? The fact that tea also has a calming effect is mainly due to L-theanine. This is a free amino acid that is found almost exclusively in tea. Theanine can cross the blood-brain barrier and influence the concentrations of various neurotransmitters in the brain. (Neurotransmitters, such as norepinephrine and dopamine, are signaling molecules of nerve cells). According to scientists, theanine leads to a state of deep relaxation and calm, while simultaneously triggering a feeling of satisfaction and well-being. Ultimately, one can concentrate better and focus on their thoughts, not only meditating better – which is why Buddhist monks like to drink tea – but also learning or working mentally better. Caffeine and theanine complement each other perfectly. In our modern, hectic times, the benefits of such a combination, which makes us calm, focused, and more alert at the same time, cannot be overestimated. In addition, black tea also has other healthy ingredients:
Is black tea healthy?
The question can be answered clearly with "yes." Unless, perhaps, one drinks too much of it; literature mentions less than 8 cups/day. Because then the caffeine content can have negative effects, which is lower in tea than, for example, in coffee. Black tea contains not only caffeine and theanine, which are responsible for the stimulating yet calming and focusing effects of tea beverages. These are not the only ingredients in tea leaves. Particularly interesting is the high content and composition of antioxidants in black tea. Antioxidants help combat free radicals. Free radicals are unstable molecules in the body that arise from both natural processes and harmful environmental influences (UV, smoking, air pollution, etc.). The body can eliminate free radicals, but if too many accumulate, they can damage or alter cells in the body, contributing to the development of numerous diseases. Consuming antioxidants is said to help reduce the risk of chronic diseases and improve overall health. Antioxidants are therefore natural radical scavengers, and tea is an excellent source of antioxidants. According to a study, the radical scavenging compounds make up to 30% of the dry weight of tea leaves. However, the type and composition of antioxidants in different tea varieties differ. While green tea mainly contains catechins, black tea has thearubigins, theaflavins, and flavonols. Therefore, black tea may have different health benefits than green tea.
What benefits does Black Tea from Teapod Atelier have?
Hot on cool autumn and winter days or chilled in the summer heat, the Teapod Atelier tea range offers discerning tea lovers a unique enjoyment – with loose leaves from organic cultivation and without plastic packaging.
