This type of tea differs from others in its pleasant and penetrating flavor. Its leaves and buds are collected in full sun and then immediately steamed to stop the oxidation process. Its aroma recalls the grass of mountain pastures. The flavor may vary depending on the temperature to which it is subjected. If the water is moderately hot, the infusion will have a slightly soft and delicate flavor, but if the water is hot, its taste becomes more bitter and strong.
As with the best known green tea, this black tea is also characterized by the rolled shape of its leaves. Its color is dark and its full-bodied and slightly smoked flavor. It can be drunk at any time of the day, morning or early afternoon, possibly pure.
In addition to nourishment, dried fruit provides the body with necessary elements. With pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, flax seeds, and the crunchiness of sesame, the body can ensure it gets the good vegetable fats it needs. The dried fruit mix is excellent for original breading or to give more flavor to side dishes and salads without overdoing it with sauces and dressings.
Unfermented tea in which the chlorophyll remains intact due to the fact that its leaves are harvested not yet hatched, keeping their original color intact. Jasmine gives this tea a pleasant aroma and flavor that is appreciated by many people.
The properties of yarrow are many, and have been known for centuries. A good yarrow infusion or decoction, in combination with other herbs, is useful in case of flu and cold; moreover, it can help the body in case of digestive problems and to calm symptoms related to the menstrual cycle. Yarrow is also known as pennina, millefiori, devil's nettle - used for centuries for its excellent medicinal properties.
Ingredients: yarrow Botanical name: achillea millefolium Origin: Eastern Europe
Chives are an aromatic plant. Like the other most used spices, chives have a decidedly particular taste, although lighter and more delicate than that of garlic or onion. It has diuretic, antiseptic, cardiotonic, hypoglycemic, vermifuge properties. Use it directly dried to flavor many dishes like a normal spice.
Herbs of Provence are a blend of fresh or dried aromatic plants. Unmissable in the recipes of local cuisine, these herbs are used to give the final touch in vegetable-based dishes, in stews, sauces, ragu and in grilled fish and meat, such as that of Sisteron lamb.
Sichuan pepper is a green berry native to China, also called Sancho Pepper. It has a very fresh, citrusy, spicy and sparkling taste that gradually envelops the palate. It should be added to cooking, whole, or crushed in a mortar always in small doses because. Once toasted, it tends to quickly lose its flavor.
The plantations of this tea are located in the highlands of Kaproret, Saramek and Chemase in the Kericho district. Due to their striking golden leaf tips, strong and slightly floral flavor, these are often mistaken for Chinese Yunnan teas.
Ground fenugreek is a tasty spice with many beneficial properties. Used in cooking for many recipes, with its pungent and slightly bitter taste, it enriches spicy mixtures, first and second courses. It has an emollient action on the digestive system, and positively stimulates the metabolism of carbohydrates and triglycerides.
This blend of green tea derives from the Chinese cultivations of Sencha, a variety of acid tea that combines with the Kombucha mushroom powder, to enhance its healing properties. By combining with tea, they produce precious substances such as acids, vitamins, minerals, natural antibiotic substances with detoxifying and antibiotic actions.
Ingredients:
green tea (93%), kombucha powder (5%) (maltodextrin, green tea, herbal blend, cane sugar, water, kombucha cultures), flavoring, mallow flowers.
Among the most famous Chinese teas, with its emerald color and refined aroma it was also an imperial tea. Grown on the hills, in spring it is harvested and processed by hand over heat sources, which block fermentation. The processing then presses the leaves and makes it unique: a green tea with a chestnut aftertaste, a fresh and delicate flavor.