Black tea Vanilla

Discover a refined combination of black tea and the exotic aroma par excellence. This tea with notes of vanilla, sensual and enveloping, creates a refined and warm atmosphere in its scent. It is a drink that seduces the sense of smell first of all but does not disappoint in tasting. The spice harmonizes wonderfully with our black tea blend also in the rounded, soft and vanilla flavor. At the first taste it gives an exclusive and intense sensation, which caresses the palate and reminds us of the tropical origins of vanilla, the queen of all spices.
The fascinating character of this exquisite combination then evokes sweet flavors and biscuity notes, for a "perfect" cup of tea, which lends itself to accompany dessert. Its creamy nuances are ideal to be enjoyed hot, without sugar or lemon; rather with a drop of milk it creates a velvety and gourmet effect, excellent for those who love the British style.
The satisfying fragrance of vanilla pieces, the very fragrant tea leaves and the malty notes, for connoisseurs, complete the gourmet profile of this tea, which satisfies even the most demanding.

Black tea properties and benefits

Drinking black tea is an excellent choice to obtain benefits also in terms of well-being. It offers our body numerous groups of antioxidant polyphenols, including catechins, flavonoids, theaflavins and thearubigins. As antioxidants, they provide protection against oxidation and cellular damage caused by free radicals, helping the body to fight aging.
In addition to its beneficial function as a beverage, this tea represents an alternative to coffee or energy drinks, given its caffeine content. It can improve concentration and attention, providing energy as a tonic against physical and mental fatigue. In addition, black tea contains an amino acid L-theanine which, balancing the effects of caffeine, helps to maintain its effect for a long time and without the excessive excitement of coffee.
Thanks to caffeine, the inclusion of black tea in the diet stimulates the metabolism, while always at a dietary level, polyphenols promote metabolic processes that burn fat and allow a lower accumulation of lipids. This vanilla black tea, in particular, satisfies the taste and helps the sense of satiety - it increases the perception of sweetness. An aid for the balance of body weight, which also comes from its diuretic properties: tea facilitates the drainage of body fluids, fighting swelling and water retention in the body.
Also at a dietary level, the consumption of black tea can stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the intestine (microbiota); thus promotes proper digestion and normal intestinal function, avoiding bloating and excess gas.
In this vanilla black tea, the qualities of this spice combine with those of tea, providing the active ingredient of vanillin and vanillic acid – polyphenols contained in the berries or chopped pods. These antioxidants also help against the action of free radicals. The aroma of vanilla is useful for relaxing the nervous system, promoting relaxation and good mood - in ideal balance with the stimulating tea.

Nutritional values ​​of black tea

Black tea has many antioxidant nutrients such as flavonoid polyphenols, catechins, flavanols. It provides B vitamins, enzymes, tannins and minerals (fluoride, calcium, zinc, iron, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium). It also contains amino acids, including L-theanine and methylxanthines, alkaloids that include caffeine (theine), theophylline and theobromine.

How to Make Vanilla Black Tea

Add about 3-5 grams of loose vanilla black tea leaves to a filter.
Place it in a teacup (about 250 ml).
Pour in freshly boiled water at a temperature of 90-95 °C.
Let it steep for 3-5 minutes.
You can serve it with or without sweeteners, or with a drop of milk.

How to buy Vanilla Black Tea, on Naturadoriente.com?

Our online spice and tea shop allows you to get this product in convenient packs of 25 g, 50 g, 75 g, 100 g, 150 g, 300 g. The freshness-saving packaging of loose vanilla black tea allows you to keep it over time, and to calculate the grams of tea needed for your cup or teapot.

What is black tea?

This type of tea comes from the same plant as green and white tea, Camellia Sinensis, formed by evergreen shrubs.
What is the difference between black tea and green tea? The difference depends on the processing that the leaves undergo, since in black tea they are completely oxygenated, through oxidation. It is the type of tea that, in many cases, undergoes the longest processing: harvesting, rolling, oxidation, drying and roasting. For the highest quality of black tea, only the leaves are harvestedthe upper shoots, thin and dark green. Two leaves and one shoot are collected, that is, two leaves and the upper central shoot.
The tea plant, Camellia sinensis, belongs to the Theaceae family of flowering plants. It can vary in two main versions, the Camellia sinensis sinensis of China and the Camellia variety assamica of India.

How much black tea can you drink per day? Effects and contraindications

Drinking this blend in moderation is generally safe. However, given its caffeine content, it is important to maintain moderate consumption (about 3 cups per day), to avoid side effects related to an overdose of this alkaloid. Excessive caffeine intake can cause agitation, changes in heart rate, headache, difficulty sleeping, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea or constipation, gastritis and hypertension.