Lazika Green Tea

Green tea, which gets its name from its green color when ready to be brewed, Camellia Sinensis Green tea is obtained by hand-picking the freshest top leaves (2.5 leaves) of the tea plant. Unlike black tea, green tea undergoes roasting, rolling, and drying processes to prevent oxidation of the leaves.

Quality of Green Tea

The quality of green tea depends on factors such as leaf harvesting, harvest season, climate, and processing method. These factors increase the proportion of antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids and polyphenols found in green tea. Flavonoids function as antioxidants, which are central to the body's defense system. Polyphenols also constitute the most important group of natural antioxidants. The most important polyphenolic compounds found in tea are catechins. The most important polyphenolic compound in green tea is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG).

What are antioxidants and what are their functions?

Toxins known as free radicals can form in our bodies. While some of these toxins are removed from the body, others damage cells and cause oxidation. Antioxidants neutralize these free radicals, preventing cell damage. This slows down the aging process and reduces the risk of diseases such as cancer and heart disease.

Characteristics of Lazika Green Tea

Lazika Green Tea is obtained from the early (first) harvest, which is the May tea. Nourished by melting snow, the shoot portion (2.5 leaves) and the freshest top leaves are hand-picked and then undergo only roasting, rolling, and drying processes. This minimal processing preserves the polyphenol structure and keeps Lazika Green Tea's polyphenol and catechin content high.

Turkish Food Codex Standards

According to Turkish Food Codex standards, the polyphenol content is 11%, while in Lazika Green Tea it is 15.2%, and catechin content is 11% (Turkish Food Codex: 7%). The extract content is 44.25% (Turkish Food Codex: 29%). These percentages are important parameters indicating the quality of green tea.

Health Benefits of Green Tea

Green tea has many health benefits, including its antioxidant effects. Here are some of them:

• Antioxidant effect: By fighting free radicals, it reduces cell damage, slows down the aging process, and lowers the risk of diseases such as cancer.
• Brain functions: Caffeine and L-theanine increase alertness, improve concentration, and help cope with stress.
• Heart health: It reduces the risk of heart disease by lowering LDL cholesterol levels.
• Metabolism: It can speed up metabolism, increasing fat burning and aiding in weight loss.
• Immune system: Strengthens the immune system and provides protection against diseases.
• Reducing cancer risk: It inhibits the growth of cancer cells.

How to brew Lazika green tea?

Heat good quality water to around 85 degrees Celsius and pour it into a teapot or cup. Then add 1 gram of green tea leaves per cup. A brewing time of 4 minutes is sufficient. It is suitable for brewing twice.

May your tea enjoyment and good health continue! Bon appetite!