Saturday 30 June 2012

Phases in production process of tea

The first stage in the production of tea is the harvesting stage in which tea plant is plucked. Only the top two leaves and the bud of the tea plant is hand-picked. Afterwards, the tea leaves are placed out on long trays in hot temperatures so that they lose over half of their moisture content. This stage is known as withering stage. Then the rolling stage comes in which the withered tea leaves are rolled by the machine to make the leaves release their oil and juices. In the next stage, these leaves are left out in open for a number of hours so that they absorb oxygen present in the air which brings about a change in their characteristics of taste and color. Sometimes, this stage is referred to as fermentation or oxidization. After the oxidization stage, the leaves are dried with the help of a dryer. These dried leaves are then sorted out and tested on various parameters, especially taste, color, fragrance, etc.

Whichever tea type you select, and go for purchase, you must see to it that the tea exporter from whom you are making a purchase provides fresh tea. You yourself must check that the tea is fresh and the tea leaves are almost of the same size and full of aroma. You must never buy tea that appears to be dull. The tea exporter India must sell the tea leaves which look polished and their must not be any stalks or twigs in the tea. Then, only you can enjoy a totally delicious and perfumed cup of healthy tea.

Tuesday 26 June 2012

A treasure of health benefits availed by consuming tea

Tea is derived from tea plant, which is scientifically called as Camellia sinensis. The polyphenols that is antioxidants, present in tea are very helpful in putting a stop to cholesterol from getting oxidized and damaging a person’s blood vessels. Green tea has proven to be very effecting in bringing upon an improvement in health of the cells lined along the blood vessels which are very delicate. As a result, a person’s body becomes relatively less prone to health diseases. Catechins found in tea might lead to prevention of or reduction in the spreading and growth of certain types of cancers. , it can also be advantageous when applied physically on the skin. Tea also contains compounds that increase the acid resistance of enamel and function as antibiotics that destroy dangerous, decay-promoting bacteria. A compound known as fluoride is also present in tea which keeps our teeth healthy and strong.

Owing to the plenty of the health benefits of the tea and the favorable climatic conditions of our country, tea exporter India is a leading tea exporter in the world. There are many tea producers in India who produce a variety of tea namely green tea, black tea, oolong tea and so on. Thus, one can stay healthy if one consumes two to three cups of tea in a day.