
Today, scientific research in both Asia and the west is providing hard evidence for the health benefits long associated with drinking healthy green tea. Green tea is a complex source or vitamins, amino-acids and also is rich in essential minerals and anti-oxidants. Well, it appears that the anti-oxidants in green tea are just as powerful as those in fruits and vegetables - possibly even more so. And, anti-oxidants are critical to preserving health and preventing disease.
Sushi Point offers an exclusive choice of teas, mainly green teas, which has been carefully selected for their freshness and delicate flavor.
Green tea from Japan famed for its unique shading process. Gyokuro, meaning 'pearl dew,' is among the finest of Japanese teas. Our Gyokuro is made solely from the prized tender buds gathered in the early spring flush. Three weeks prior to plucking, tea bushes are shaded from the sun. The fruits of this hard work are evident in each cup. The result is a gentle tea with an intoxicating fragrance and truly sublime taste.
This is a traditional Japanese green tea with tightly rolled, needle-shaped leaves. It was picked in early spring after the leaves have developed their balance of sweetness and astringency. The liquor is bright in colour, with a clean finish, and a taste somewhat reminiscent of seaweed. True Sencha differs in character from most Chinese-style green teas not only with its sleek, dark green appearance but its higher green notes compared to nuttier, vegetal notes. It goes well with seafood and is brilliant with chocolate.
While the green leaves are being dried, rice kernels are added. The kernels get crispy and some burst open. The genmaicha has a unique appearance and a pleasant roasted flavor.
This infusion is a sweet health tonic with 8 kinds of Chinese herbs, and a prized drink of Yunnan, China. Eight Treasure Tea is a Chinese medicinal herbal concoction formulated to promote energy, circulation, and to replenish 'chi'. The 8 "treasures" include: goji berry, jujube red date, citrus peel, ginseng root, cane sugar cube, chrysanthemum, hair tip green tea, and longan fruit. Said to improve circulation, generate blood, and tonify the liver.
Extraordinary tea, which was called dragon eyes according the Chinese mythology. The tea has delicate and rich flavor of green tea with combination of jasmine. Dragon Eyes has a natural, sweet and very aromatic character.
Jasmine is one of the world's great teas. China produces seven quality grades of Jasmine tea, with the highest quality named Yin Hao. This type has downy silver tips and most of the spent jasmine blossoms have been removed. It has an intoxicating aroma and a balanced and delicate flavor. This romantic tea may be enjoyed any time of the day but is especially pleasant in the evening.
The Gaba tea leaf contained copious amounts of Gamma-amino butyric acid, usually abbreviated as GABA, in a natural form .In addition, because of its calming and soothing effects, GABA also lowers blood pressure, helps control hypoglycemia, prevents anxiety and promotes restful sleep. To an extent, it also regulates appetite, which is helpful in maintaining optimal weight.All tea has health-promoting compounds, but GABA tea has the highest concentration of anti-oxidants, including catechins, flavanoids, and poly phenols. Anti-oxidants are helpful in fighting many types of disease including: reduced high blood pressure and helps relieve stress and anxiety.
There is a story about gou qi zi told in China that illustrates its use as a beauty elixir. Gou qi zi, or goji berries, are both a food and a medicinal herb. This small red berry, usually found dried in health food stores or the natural food aisle, is an ingredient in health and longevity teas in China. It is sweet and has the function of tonifying the liver and kidney and nourishing yin, blood and essence. It is also beneficial for the eyes.
All these teas are being supplied by Tea Tao www.teatao.cz.