The cultivation of Guranse Emerald Green takes place in one of the highest tea estates in the world, at around 3,000 meters in Nepal.
The Himalayan winds coming from Mount Everest arrive among the bushes, and the plants give delicate, twisted leaves. This is where Guranse Emerald Green was born, a refreshing green tea, with an intense aroma between vegetal and fruity notes (of plum). It is slightly astringent, full-bodied on the palate and sweet when sipped, with a soft character and notes of "muscat" flavor, incomparable with any other tea.
Organic Guranse Emerald Green Tea: properties and benefits
This Nepalese tea has a high level of antioxidants, and is ideal for obtaining the benefits of green tea, which maintains all the properties of the leaves.< /p>
The polyphenols contained in green tea help our well-being with anti-aging properties, and can also support correct purification.
The antioxidant bioactive components such as flavonoids and green tea catechins protect our cells and reduce the formation of free radicals in the body. An action that prevents damage to molecules due to aging and various external factors (pollution, stress, poor diet, etc.).
In particular, green tea retains more antioxidants than other types of tea, making available the catechin that shows the greatest increase in green tea, EGCG (epigallocatechin-3-gallate ).
As a stimulus for the nervous system, green tea contains theine (caffeine), which works by improving mood, attention and concentration. The quantity of theine is balanced by the amino acid component L-theanine, which simultaneously relaxes; for a stimulating and energetic effect but not too exciting or harmful to the cardiovascular system.
An advantage for taking an energy drink but without increasing blood pressure.
Furthermore, green tea helps our metabolism burn excess fat – using it as “fuel” for the functioning of the body, if combined with a correct diet.</ p>
This Nepalese tea, in particular, also promotes the detox effect of green tea, useful when you want to purify the body and lose weight.
In ancient times, green tea was used to purify and combat bacteria in the digestive system and oral cavity.
Nepal green tea contains these healthy properties of the plant, with a smooth and pleasant taste.
Origins and history of cultivation
This green tea was born in Nepal, among the highest mountains in the world and a climate that can vary depending on the altitude. From snow-capped peaks to tropical plains, the Nepalese landscape offers spectacular variety, also useful for tea cultivation.
The teas from the area close to the Himalayas are aromatic and famous since they were grown and tasted.
A Chinese emperor, in 1842, had given the then Prime Minister of Nepal a variety of tea seeds, to be able to start a particular cultivation.
As early as 1843, Colonel Thapa started plantations in the eastern districts of the country. Since then, Nepal has become one of the best tea producing countries in the world.
Guranse tea is one of the finest grades, coming from a tiny growing area but offering high quality leaves, in limited availability. Traditional Nepalese tea is in fact considered one of the best in the world but it is not easy to obtain it outside its borders.
Guranse estate tea is born on the green hills of the city of Hile, in the Dhankuta district in eastern Nepal.
The estate is taken care of by small Nepalese farmers, who collect the leaves and process them, in an area located at an altitude between 1000 and 2200 meters above sea level. Guranse is probably the highest tea garden in the world!
They produce very small, bright green, tightly rolled tea leaves with silver tips. They are born this way from the combination of shade, sun and rain and are selected from among the youngest and purest.
Green tea goes through careful processes to block its oxidationand, guaranteed by certification. It is toasted and selected to give a light and refreshing infusion.
In reality, green tea is not the only type grown in the Guranse Tea Estate, where 100% organic teas of superior quality are produced.
Green tea contains values of comfort and refinement in its taste. It can be consumed with a strong or light infusion, depending on your preference.
Tea plant
Camellia sinensis is a species made up of shrubs or small evergreen trees, belonging to the Theaceae family of flowering plants.
Its leaves and leaf buds are used to make tea, and begin as shiny, bright green leaves.
The white, fragrant flowers of the tea plant, alone or in clusters, then produce green-brown fruits that contain one to four seeds.
The tea plant provides black, white, yellow and green tea, as well as oolong and pu-erh tea. It is the processing of the leaves and buds that makes the difference, to produce the different teas.
The plant lives between 30 and 50 years, and if left wild grows to become a tree of about 9 meters, with a canopy. Usually, the plant is pruned to facilitate the collection of the leaves by hand.
Nutritional values of Guranse Emerald BIO green tea
Like all teas from the camellia sinensis plant, this Nepalese green tea also has significant components. Essential oils, source of the flavor and aroma of tea; antioxidant polyphenols such as flavonoids, catechins, flavanols.
It also makes phytonutrients available with some quantities of vitamins (A, B, C), enzymes, minerals (potassium, phosphorus, calcium, iron). Tannins and amino acids, including L-theanine (rare molecule). It gives the body methylxanthines, alkaloids that include caffeine (theine).
How to prepare an infusion with Guranse Emerald Organic green tea
The infusion is obtained by placing approximately 3-5 grams of the Guranse Emerald green tea blend in water at 80 °C in a cup (250 ml).</ p>
Leave it to infuse for 2 to 3 minutes before drinking this green tea.
Whoever wishes can add honey or sugar.
Organic Guranse Emerald Green Tea: side effects and contraindications
Although tea consumption is considered safe for adults, some side effects should be kept in mind.
Many of these side effects only occur if tea is consumed in excessive quantities, so it is helpful to keep intake at moderate levels.
However, some individuals who are sensitive to the components of green tea must be careful of side effects due mainly to the small amount of caffeine contained.
May cause diarrhea if consumed in large quantities, as caffeine produces a laxative effect in high quantities.
In some people sensitive to caffeine it can cause headache, agitation, dizziness, sleep disturbances, increased blood pressure, irregular heartbeat. Those suffering from disorders or pathologies of the nervous or cardiovascular system should maintain their consumption in reduced doses.
Green tea can cause stomach irritation, especially if consumed on an empty stomach, as well as episodes of diarrhea or nausea.
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