HOW TO CHOOSE AND MAKE THE BEST ORGANIC GREEN TEA?

Junk food was a craze in the early 2000s when fast food restaurant chains mushroomed everywhere in the country. But things are different today, now we have become more health-conscious. We go the extra mile to check and buy organic and natural products only. Anything from spices, honey to tea and many kitchen essentials are now available in organic variety. And healthy beverage that has taken India by a swing is Organic Green Tea.

So, what makes organic tea better than natural tea? Unlike its name, natural teas aren't totally natural. Tea cultivation requires significant amount of pesticides, fertilizers and other synthetic chemicals which can cause major damage to the health of consumers and environment. Hence, the need for organic green tea. The only teas that don't use these chemicals are certified organic green teas.

Organic green tea actually comes from the same plant as that of normal tea. The only difference is the way it is processed. To make green tea, the organically produced tea leaves are dried or slightly steamed giving it the green color when brewed.

There are number of varieties of green tea prepared in China and Japan. They are all classified based upon their leaf-length, method of processing, and season of harvesting. These varieties can be blended in different combinations to produce many more varieties. Organic green teas come in different flavors too, lemon, ginger, decaf etc.

Choose one among any of the above mentioned varieties of teas. And now it all comes down to 'the art of making tea.' Determine how many cups of green tea you would want to make. Here is the process.

1.Fill a tea pot or pan with required water and let it get a little warm

2.Take the required amount of green tea leaves and add them to the preheated pot of water

3.Boil the water in a pot till the green tea leaves fall to the bottom

4.Strain the green tea water into the cup or mug

5.Add the honey and lemon piece for flavor

6.And consume immediately