Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Tea LeaVes - YeLLow Tea








Yellow tea (黃茶) is processed with a slower drying phase. The tea generally has a very yellow-green appearance. It can also be described as high-quality teas served at the Imperial Court. The leaves give a refreshing infusion with delightful aroma. The tea types are categorized based on the plucking criteria and the processing methods. Examples of yellow tea are Silver Needle (君山銀針) from Hunan Province, Meng Ding Huang Ya (蒙頂黃芽) from Mt. Meng, Sichuan Province, and Huang Tang (Yellow Soup) from Zhejiang Province, China.



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Monday, February 11, 2008

Tea LeaVes - White Tea








White tea is manufactured using relatively low heat and no rolling process. White tea usually contains buds and young tea leaves which have lower levels of caffeine than older leaves. The amount of caffeine in white tea is also slightly lower than green teas. White tea is originated from Chinese province Fujian. The most well-known white tea types are Da Bai (Large White), Xiao Bai (Small White), White Peony and Shou Mei.


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Sunday, February 10, 2008

Tea LeaVes - ComPresSed Tea







Compressed tea (紧压茶, jinnyā chá) or Tea bricks (砖茶, zhūan chá) are blocks of whole or finely ground tea leaves that have been packed in molds and pressed into block form. It was commonly produced and used in the Ming Dynasty. Compressed tea is very common in the west and south-west China and is mainly produced in Hubei, Hunan, Sichuan and Yunnan provinces. It should be stored in contact with air at room temperature to allow continuous fermentation. Pu'er is a favorite tea used for compressed tea and is common to be served in the dim sum restaurant. It also can be stored for years and decades. Most of the tea fans like to collect and store Compressed Tea because aged compressed tea has a tamed flavor and can be sold for a higher price. Compressed tea leaves are also used in the lei cha (擂茶) eaten by the Hakka people The examples of compressed tea are Yunnan puer round tea, Guangxi Liu Bao Cha, Mi Brick Tea, Tuo Tea and Brick Tea.



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Saturday, February 9, 2008

Tea LeaVeS - Hei Cha







Dark tea (黑茶, hēi chá) is a post-fermented tea. It has a deep colored infusion, a smooth flavour vintage aroma and a mellow taste. Examples are Hunan dark tea (湖南黑茶, húnán hēi chá), Liubao tea (廣西六堡茶, guangxī lìubao chá), Bian tea (四川邊茶, sìchuān biān chá), Gong Ting Pu'er, etc.



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PasTry & Ice-CreAm


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Pastry and Ice-cream
Although drinking tea is a common and healthy habit, yet there are a lot of children mostly from 5 years old and above do not like the slightly bitter taste of the tea. Most of the children like to eat cakes, ice-cream and other dessert. Thus, we plan to include tea as the natural ingredients into our products like ice-cream and pastry to attract the attention of the kids. Since our desserts are made of natural ingredients, the parents would not feel worry in buying desserts for their kids and also themselves

Facial Care and Skin Care Products

Facial Care and Skin Care Products


Nowadays, many facial care companies emphasize the natural ingredients to be included in their products. The main reason is that tea extract has the natural elements which can protect our skin. Thus, we will consider in selling natural facial care products such as Green Tea Facial Foam, Toner, Moisturizer, tea powder (mask), Green tea Soothing Mask and so on.

Ø Preventing Formation of Spots and Lightening the Complexion
Studies stated that pat skin with green tea daily after cleansing the face in the morning or night can help to reduce age-spots, black spots and freckles. Thus, the skin will look fairer. Tannic acid in green tea also can tighten our skin. It also can promote elasticity and activates skin cells.

Ø Preventing Acne
Mix an egg yolk and a tablespoon of flour with some tea powder can form a home-made facial mask. The mask can eliminate dirt and grease. Its sterilizing effect also can help to treat pimples and acnes to keep the skin smooth and radiant.

Ø Eliminating Wrinkles And Retarding Ageing
Vitamin C in tea leaves can strengthen small blood vessels, activates collagen, maintain elasticity and promote moisture of skin. Research shows that washing face every day and night with tea liquor can slow down the ageing process and reduce wrinkles. A recent experiment carried out jointly by researchers from the US, Taiwan and Japan concluded that mice which were fed tea displayed fewer signs of ageing than mice that were fed water. A professional facial care company in US, Clinelle, also includes Green Tea extract in their products to prevent the signs of premature ageing.

Body Care Products

Body Care Products

In our shops, we also sell body care products like Green Tea shampoo, shower cream, body lotion, toothpaste, eye soothing cream and so on. Green Tea extract also has below natural effects:

Ø Preventing the Formation of Cavity and Tooth Decay
Tannic acid in tea is an intense sterilizer in suppressing decay of food debris. Bacteria-destroying abilities in green tea can also even prevent tooth decay, food poisoning and kill the bacteria that cause dental plaque.

Ø Soothing Strained Eyes and Relieving Eye Infection
Green Tea has a disinfecting and sterilizing function which is helpful in curing eye diseases. Tannic acid can also soothe, dry eyes and reduce dark circle.

Ø Softening and Adding Natural Glow to the Hair
After washing hair, we can use strong tea as conditioner. Ginvera also include green tea extract in the products like shampoo which can remove excessive grease and impurities while moisturizes and restores the hair's natural beauty.