Green and black tea could be twin brothers, because they are produced from the leaves of the same Camellia sinensis tea bush, but they differ so much in taste and properties that many consider them completely different species.
Black tea is the undisputed sales leader in Russia and in the world, but green also took an honorable place in the hearts and homes of people.
First difference & ndash; fermentation
Green and black tea differ from each other in that the leaves undergo different fermentation during processing.
For green tea, the leaves are dried and dried, almost or completely avoiding oxidative processes, although some varieties can be fermented by 2-3%.
In addition to the place of growth and the time of collection, the taste of green tea can be affected by drying (on an open fire, with a haze or in an oven) and the density of twisting of the leaf.
For black tea, leaves are dried, dried and placed indoors on bamboo or wooden pallets.
For fermentation, a sufficiently low temperature and high humidity are important, then the chemical processes in the tea leaf are carried out as efficiently as possible.
Fermentation of black tea reaches 70-85%, which is expressed in the dark color of the drink and its dense tart taste.
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Second difference & ndash; composition
During fermentation, active biochemical reactions occur in the tea leaf, which change the initial ratio of green plant substances.
In particular, the kidney and upper leaves contain the maximum amount of polyphenols, organic acids, caffeine and extractives.
Therefore, at least Indian, at least Ceylon or Chinese tea is better to buy whole-leaf, high quality to get a tasty and at the same time healthy drink.
Natural green tea is brewed at a temperature not exceeding 80-85 degrees so as not to destroy the original active substances. Optimal extraction time & ndash; 2-5 minutes.
Green tea contains many catechins that are responsible for antioxidant protection, i.e. destroy free radicals, preventing the aging of the body.
Most catechins in white tea, then & ndash; in green. In the process of oxidation, catechins are converted into theoflavins with antibacterial properties: they maintain the normal functioning of the gastrointestinal tract.
It is theoflavins that give a bright taste, rich dark color and new aromatic shades to the infusion.
Black tea is brewed at 80 to 95 degrees, extracting the maximum amount of nutrients from the dried sheet. Extraction time is 1-4 minutes.
Third difference & ndash; retention periods
Delicate green tea leaves undergo minimal heat treatment, so they require more delicate handling.
General storage conditions for tea - keep in a closed package (opaque can with lid or foil bag with zip fastener) in a place protected from light:
- Protect from ultraviolet light.
- Avoid oxygen in the tea container to avoid oxidation processes.
- Protect against odors that the tea leaf absorbs at high speed.
- Protect against too much humid air, causing bacteria to grow and tea to spoil.
Maximum shelf life of green tea & ndash; 4-6 months, and black - 8-9 months. Of course, the fresher the tea, the tastier and healthier it is.
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