Heaven of Tea

Green tea has gained popularity over traditional black tea in the United States with more and more studies that unveil what those in the Eest already knew: green tea is a healthy choice!

About Green Tea
Green tea goes through minimal processing after being picked. It’s withered, pan-fried or steamed, rolled and then dried. This process results in tea leaves rich in color and chlorophyll making it rich in essential vitamins and high in powerful antioxidants. It’s also low in caffeine, with only about 5-10% the caffeine of a cup of coffee.

Steep The Best Cup
Green tea steeps in water below boiling remperature (175-185 degrees) for between 1-2 minutes, depending on the leaf. Be careful not to use too much tea or too hot water as both of these will result in a bitter brew.

Go Green!
Can’t wait to go green? Try one of these favorites:

Gyokuro Imperial
The finest of Japanese teas, famous for its dark green leaves with high concentrationsof antioxidants, vitamins & amino acids.

Emperor’s Clouds and Mist
A smooth green tea with a lingering aftertaste, this pure green tea was a favorite amongst Chinese Emperors for many dynasties.

Golden Jade
Glistening gold & silver tea buds are elegantly intertwined in this blend of green & black tea.

Looking for fun ways to go green this St. Patrick’s Day? How about making a big batch of Guinness cupcakes but swapping out traditional frosting for Matcha Green Tea Frosting?

Matcha Buttercream Frosting

1 stick butter, room temperature
2 tablespoons half and half or light cream
1 tablespoon matcha powder
3 cups powdered sugar, sifted

1. Mix matcha in with the light cream to make a paste.
2. Beat butter briefly, scrape bowl.
3. Add the sifted powdered sugar and matcha paste. Beat until smooth.

(credit: Cupcake Bakeshop)