Our Tea
What's in a cup of tea?
Both green and black tea come from the Camellia sinensis plant. Green tea is steamed immediately after plucking and retains a lighter colour and flavour.
Black tea is allowed to oxidise and is then dried, resulting in a darker leaf colour and more flavour and aroma.
Although it varies by area and climate, the main components in tea are polyphenols, which account for 35-40% percent of its total composition. Caffeine, protein and amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and minerals make up the balance.
Polyphenols are identified in groups such as catechins in green tea, theaflavins and thearubigens in black tea. It is these groups which are recognised for their anti-oxidant properties, and their capacity to eliminate free radicals (oxidants) within the body. Oxidants are linked to the causes of diseases such as cancer. Tea is virtually calorie free (1 calorie per cup), contains only a small amount of fat, yet contributes over half of the total intake of dietary flavonoids, minerals and vitamins (based on 3 - 4 cups per day):
- Nearly 16% of the daily requirement of calcium
- Almost 10% of the daily requirement of zinc
- Over 10% of the folic acid needed
- Around 9%, 25% and 6% of vitamins B1, B2 and B6 respectively
- Tea includes fluoride, traces of vitamins A, K, C, B carotene and B vitamins.
All Nature's Cuppa organically grown tea is naturally low in caffeine and presented in unbleached paper
Organic Ceylon (Black)
Taste of real tea. Nature's Cuppa Black tea is organically grown and undergoes five manufacturing stages referred to as withering, rolling, fermenting, firing and sorting. It contains no additives, is sodium free and has a delicious flavour and aroma. This high grown, small leaf tea is hand picked from our organically certified Sri Lankan Estates and offers a pure, robust flavour perfect for your morning cuppa. A premium quality tea.
Organic Green
Nature's Cuppa Green tea is unfermented - the leaves are gently steamed, inactivating the enzymes producing a clean, delicate flavour you will really enjoy - soft and mild, with no harsh "grassy" taste often found in lesser green teas. High in anti-oxidants and other healthy benefits. Delicious chilled as a cool summer tea.
Organic English Breakfast
Our premium breakfast tea, a delicious blend of Ceylon's Dimbulla and Uva regions with Indian Darjeeling added for an extra strong, full bodied flavour. Originally created for pioneer British tea farmers during the British Raj, only hand-picked leaves at their peak of freshness are selected for this tea.
Organic Earl Grey Tea
British Envoy the 2nd Earl Grey discovered this aromatic tea in the Court of the Chinese Emperors - a premium, organic tea combined with a subtle hint of organic Bergamot essence, giving it a delightful aroma and piquant flavour, from the first sip to the very last drop. We think it's the world's best tasting Earl Grey tea - see if you agree! |
