Organic Tea
In the upcoming winter days, choose from any one of the six popular varieties tea, either grown in Nepal or imported from China and India, for taste, aroma, and health benefits.
Even though coffee gets a lot of attention in the media these days, tea is still the most preferred beverage in the country. We hear a lot of “I need to drink four cups of tea in a day.” It has become our tradition to welcome guests with a nice cup of tea. Although all kinds of tea are brewed over hot water with cured leaves of Camellia sinensis but they differ greatly in color, taste, aroma, and scent. In recent times, Nepal has become a budding business center for importing and exporting tea products from countries like China, and India. The following are some of the more popular tea varieties in Nepal:
Golden Tips
Gold tips are the most expensive of all, a magical beverage that turns water into gold. No, not really, they release gold color. Drinking types of white tea, golden tips, improves oral health, reduces chances of cancer and helps maintain a healthy skin. They can range from Rs. 8000 per kilo.
Jasmine Tea
Jasmine tea cannot be truly considered as a herbal tea because it is normal tea simply flavored with dried jasmines because of their unique scent and taste. It helps eliminate harmful bacteria, promotes stronger immune system, and helps prevent diabetes. Its price can range from Rs.400-600/kilo.
Black Tea
Black tea has been a popular beverage for more than 500 years. Its strong flavor comes from leaves that are dried and steamed soon after harvest. Black tea has less antioxidants compared to green tea, but as a good source of caffeine, they will help to boost your mental alertness and concentration. Nepal consumes black tea, which is also known as red tea or normal tea, more than any other kinds of tea. Its price can range from Rs.300-500/kilo.
Lemon Tea
It has a citrus flavor of lemon mingled with the crisp, fresh taste of finest certified organic tea. It contains dried lemongrass that has a distinctive scent and aroma that wakens your taste buds. It is beneficial for your health to sip it all day. It is boiled over hot water for 2-3 minutes to release its aroma, and goes very well with honey. The smell of lemon will lift up your mood. It also adds in weight loss, gives you clear skin, and keeps you hydrated. Its price can range from Rs. 500-600 per kilo.
White Tea (Silver Tips)
White tea is the most delicate tea among the all as comes from buds and immature leaves that are picked shortly picked before buds fully opens. White tea found in Nepal can have different qualities and are exported to different countries. One of the type is the silver tips having a very subtle flavor and releases a silver kind color when infused in hot water. They can range from Rs.6000 per kilo.
Herbal Tea
Herbal tea helps relief nausea, bloating, insomnia and other common ailments. It can be ideal warm, tasty, and caffeine free beverage on any cold winter day. It is also great source of vitamins and minerals. Herbal tea isn’t processed or cured from specific type; it is tea an infusion of leaves, roots or barks extracted in hot water. Choose a high-quality herbal tea, and brew it for 10-15 minutes to release all its medicinal properties.
Green Tea
Green teas are un-oxidized as the oxidation process is stopped immediately by letting the leaves wither only slightly after being picked. Its color is maintained when brewed at lower temperature, and for short time. Despite its name, the color of the tea is not a true green but pale-yellow. This healthy beverage is loaded with antioxidants and nutrients. Green tea helps boost metabolism and can be easily taken along with meals. Drinking green tea an hour before bed time will help burn fat even while you’re a sleep.
