Teas and Infusions

The different teas

As far as teas are concerned, we have to admit that the choice is particularly wide. I have been able to find top-of-the-range varieties throughout the world, and particularly in Asia, the land of tea cultivation par excellence, for a real pleasure of taste.

Black tea

This is an oxidized tea, a process that offers a better preservation. Note that what is called "black tea" in the West is called "red tea" by the Chinese. Several steps are necessary to produce a quality black tea like Darjeeling or Yunnan: - withering; - rolling; - oxidation; - roasting; - sorting. One of the best known and most widely consumed black teas is Earl Grey, a black tea with bergamot.

Green tea

This time, we discover a tea that is not oxidized, three steps are enough to work the tea leaves and produce a high quality green tea, namely: roasting, rolling and drying. It is the most popular tea among Asians because of its quality and the many virtues it is said to have. One of the best known is Matcha green tea.

Red tea

The one also called " rooibos " is not a real tea. In fact, it does not come from the tea plant, but from a shrub native to South Africa. It is very appreciated for its absence of theine. Indeed, theine can cause anaemia in people who fix iron badly. So people affected by this problem who appreciate the pleasures of a good tea turn to rooibos.

White tea

Here the tea leaf is in its most natural state. Only two steps are necessary to produce a high quality white tea: withering and drying. Very often, white tea is actually composed of buds. We are dealing here with a fine and subtle tea.

Oolong tea

This is a semi-oxidized tea, halfway between black tea and green tea. Low in theine, it is also suitable for people with iron absorption problems, but who want a real tea. Moreover, theine has exciting properties just like caffeine, so this tea is perfect for those who want to drink it in the evening. It is the fermentation time that will determine the flavours of oolong tea and its quality.

Smoked tea

This is a very special grand cru tea that appeals to tea lovers. Smoked tea originated in China, but it is in the West that it is most successful. It too is a semi-oxidized tea between green and black tea. It is smoked after the harvest on a wood fire to give it a totally unique flavor. Lapsang Souchong is the most famous smoked tea.

Flavored and scented tea

I propose you natural tea to know the real flavours. But I have also chosen to offer you flavoured tea to discover new gustatory horizons. A cup of green tea with mint is the pleasure of many tea lovers. But if it is one of the most talked about beverages, it is far from being the only one and tea lovers are looking for more complex flavours. Red fruit, orange blossom, cinnamon, grapefruit, bergamot, vanilla, passion fruit, the best teas are available in a variety of flavours to create a comforting hot drink.

The power of infusion

Although I have chosen to offer you some great teas, I have not forgotten the herbal tea that most of you will enjoy. Infusion is best for people who want to drink a delicious hot beverage throughout the day, but who have a problem with theine. It is also a solution for the evening to avoid all excitant. A symbol of relaxation, infusion is a must. Based on aromatic plants or citrus fruits, the herbal tea is available for a tasting capable of seducing all palates. Verbena, the great classic, mint, lime, lemon, lemon-lime, rosemary, sage, thyme, the choice is extremely vast for a natural aroma. Enjoy the many benefits of a vervain infusion or a mint infusion and respect the infusion time, as is the case for tea, to appreciate all the flavours of these hot drinks. Let it brew for a few minutes, I indicate the ideal time in each product sheet. Don't wait until the water is 100°C to remove the water and prepare your tea or infusion.

Forget the tea bags and use a tea ball, tea tongs or a teapot. And if you still want to drink tea in bags because it's more convenient for you, especially at the office, you can fill empty bags yourself. A solution that combines economy, pleasure and quality of each infusion.