Stash Jade Pillar Green Tea

Jade Pillar Green tea is grown in the beautiful Simao region in Yunnan Province in China, at 3000 feet above sea level where the tree covered terrain is often shrouded in fog. The tea bushes here are five years old or younger, so they produce subtle, delicate leaves.

There are strict rules for plucking and processing Jade Pillar tea. All tea is plucked during the spring season and always before noon. The tea is never picked on rainy or dewy days as the leaves will contain too much moisture. Only the two top leaves and bud or "sprout" are picked one at a time. The leaves are then hand rolled one at a time which requires many years of experience. The final stage of pan - frying the leaves requires great skill to match the temperature to the tenderness of the leaves. The finished leaves are tightly curled and are a beautiful green color intertwined with whites and tans.

Jade Pillar Green tea is known for its unique leaf shape. When infused, hand - twisted, long spiral leaves unfurl to reveal the top two leaves and bud. This exquisite tea has light body and produces a pale color in the cup, but it is very flavorful with a pleasant aroma.

Recent scientific studies have shown that green tea (black and oolong teas to a lesser extent) may reduce the risk of many chronic health problems. The natural chemical compounds in tea called polyphenols have been studied for their health benefits. Polyphenols also give tea its characteristic astringency. The primary polyphenols found in teas are called catechins, which make up 30 - 40% of the dry weight of tea. Polyphenols are reported to suppress cancer producing cells, increase our natural detoxification defenses, and lower blood pressure.

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