Description
Planet Organic Loose Leaf Green Tea, 125g
Planet Organic Loose Leaf Green Tea is a single-ingredient, 100% certified organic green tea made from Camellia sinensis leaves. There's nothing else in the pack, just organic tea, so what you get is a straightforward, true loose leaf green tea rather than a flavoured blend. It comes in a 125g box and is sold by weight, so some settling in the pack is normal.
Green tea leaves are simply picked, quickly heated to stop oxidation, and then dried, which is why green tea keeps more of its natural green colour and grassy flavour compared to black tea, where the leaves are left to oxidise for longer. This is also why green tea is often associated with catechins, a group of natural plant compounds researchers have studied for their antioxidant properties.
Key Features
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100% certified organic, single ingredient, Camellia sinensis leaf tea.
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Loose leaf format, which tends to give a fuller flavour than tea bags.
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Contains caffeine, averaging around 2.2% or 33mg per serve.
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125g box, good for a decent number of pots depending on how strong you brew it.
How to Brew It
Green tea is easy to get wrong if you use boiling water, since it can turn bitter quickly. The pack's own directions are simple: warm the teapot, add one teaspoon of tea per person plus "one for the pot", then pour over water at 70 to 80°C and let it infuse for 2 to 4 minutes. If you don't have a thermometer, letting freshly boiled water sit for a minute or two before pouring will usually get it into the right range. It works well hot, or cooled down and poured over ice for an iced tea.
Who It Suits
- Anyone who prefers loose leaf tea over tea bags
- People wanting a plain, unflavoured green tea rather than a blend
- Those looking for a certified organic, single-origin style tea
- Tea drinkers who want a caffeinated option earlier in the day
Good to Know
Once opened, store the tea airtight in a dry, dark place to help keep it fresh, and remember it's sold by weight rather than volume. Because it does contain caffeine, it's best enjoyed earlier in the day rather than right before bed. If you're after a caffeine-free option for the evening, Planet Organic's Chamomile Herbal Loose Leaf Tea is a good match, and you'll find their full range of loose leaf and bagged teas in the Planet Organic collection.
