jeudi 10 juillet 2014

A Humble Leaf Tea Scottsdale Into A Delicate Brew

By Coleen Torres


The tea leaf is the consumable component of the tea plant, known for its use in making hot beverages. A leaf tea Scottsdale is a popular and healthy beverage which is consumed all over. A long and rich history is associated with the preparation and consumption of tea, and in many parts of the world, it forms an essential part of traditional ceremonies.

Emperor Shenong of China was said to have discovered brewed tea in 2737, though the details are uncertain. It's probably that Chinese Buddhist monks easily transported tea to neighboring Japan, which started to popularize tea worldwide. Although internationally renowned, English tea wasn't even available for the British people until the seventeenth century when the ruling monarchs at the team introduced it.

There are different way to make the drinkable beverage out of tea leaves, but the most common is to brew them in hot water. The first teas that were consumed were brewed for religious offerings due to its health benefits, and therefore mostly the rich during the Han Dynasty were able to afford to drink them. Only when more varieties of tea leaves were produced did the lower socio-economic classes consume teas worldwide.

Today, growth of the plant is widespread and is even grown by many in their own backyards. The plants thrive in warm conditions and are not tolerant to frost, but can be grown in greenhouses. The warm habitat of these plants is reflected by the fact that the countries with the largest production are China and India. Mass production is in the form of plantations, with over thirty exporting countries.

Green, black, oolong, and white teas are all very popular but also all come from the same plant species: Camellia sinensis. The differences in flavor and visuals between these varieties are due to the location they were grown in, when they were harvested, and also how they were produced for brewing. Herbal teas are also popular choices, but they actually have nothing to do with the original tea plant.

Popular black tea leaves are usually harvested then processed for brewing in five steps. It begins with the withering, where the leaves are spread and dried. The dried pieces are then chopped to appropriate sizes, and depending on the weather, are subject to orthodox or CTC methods afterwards. The chopped leaves are then spread again in a warm and damp area to be oxidized, followed by drying again and sorting for future commercial distribution.

Beneficial properties are attributed to this humble plant, and research shows how far-reaching they are. Researchers have found positive effects on vital organs, resulting in protection from cancer, diabetes and heart disease. These results are probably due to flavonoids, which are abundant in tea. Caffeine presence is thought to also encourage weight loss and increase mental alertness.

The most popular beverage after water is brewed tea. Different varieties of dried tea leaves are currently popular in every country and grown all over the world. On top of the habit and taste of brewed tea, the many known health benefits make tea one of the most sought after disease prevention medicines in the world.




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