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Darjeeling Black Tea Goomtee 2nd Flush

Darjeeling Black Tea Goomtee 2nd Flush

Number of Ozs	Product Code	Total Price	Quantity

2.50	NST311	$17.50

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Ranking among the most highly praised Darjeeling plantations, Goomtee Estate is renowned worldwide for its exquisite black tea. Its highly sought-after “second flush” harvest yields a rare brew: light in body with a rich, satisfying complexity.

Essential nutrients
Tea is a source of carotene (a precursor to vitamin A), vitamin B1, vitamin B2, nicotinic acid, vitamin B5, vitamin B6, folic acid, vitamin C, manganese, potassium, and traces of fluoride.

Health benefits
Tea has been considered a healthful beverage throughout history, and modern research backs its reputation. Results of cell, animal, epidemiological, and clinical studies indicate that tea can offer a variety of benefits:

Enhanced immune function; Reduced risk of certain cancers.
Reductions in cardiovacular risk factors: lower LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels, higher HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels, lower blood pressure, thinner, less clot-prone blood.
Reduced risk of stroke; Faster recovery from stress; Enhanced digestion; Reduced risk of dental cavities and gingivitis

Many of these effects are believed to stem from the high levels of powerfully antioxidant catechin-class polyphenol compounds in tea. (White tea contains the highest levels of antioxidants, followed by green tea and black tea.)

These compounds belong to the same family of healthful antioxidants found in red wine and dark chocolate (i.e., flavon-3-ols), which, in test tube experiments, exhibit 20 to 30 times the antioxidant capacities of vitamins C and E.

The longer fermentation that black teas undergo converts 70 to 90 percent of their catechins to related compounds called theaflavins, which are generally weaker antioxidants, but may produce even stronger beneficial effects in certain health contexts.

Caffeine
In moderation caffeine can be a benefit—stimulating the metabolism and increasing brain function and alertness. However, overconsumption of coffee and caffeinated colas can lead people to caffeine overload.

The typical six-ounce cup of coffee contains 125-185 mg of caffeine, while there are about 45-60 mg in black tea, 15-20 mg in a cup of green tea, and 35-45 milligrams in a cup of white tea. (Note: caffeine levels can be significantly greater or lower than outlined here, depending upon the type of tea and how it is prepared.)

Each package of tea has specific brewing instructions on the back.

General guidelines
• Brew teas loose (not packed tightly), to allow the leaves to open fully and release all their flavor. Our Permanent Filter is the perfect tool for the job.
• Start with good-tasting water, such as spring or filtered.
• Don't overboil, as this depletes the oxygen in the water and compromises flavor.

Suggested brewing temperatures
White or green teas, well below boiling (170-185 F); Black teas, just under boiling.

Steeping Time
Until you are familiar with a particular tea, steep for a minute or two, then try a sip. Pay attention to taste rather than color. Most teas can be infused several times. Increase steeping time for subsequent infusions.

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