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Samcholing green tea from Bhutan

Samcholing Loose Green Tea, 250g

by Bhutan Green Tea
$25.00 - $25.00
$25.00
$25.00 - $25.00
$25.00

Samcholing tea is one of the rarest tea in the world. The tea is called Bhutan green tea is made from unfermented leaves of Camelia sinesis and reportedly contains the highest powerful antioxidant- properties called polyphenols.

Instructions on how to drink the tea:

Pour boiling water over a tea bag placed in a cup and allow to brew for 5 to 10 minutes to get the best flavor and infusion. 


What are the health benefits?

Improve Vascular Function
The researchers determined that camellia green tea can improve the efficiency of your cardiovascular system by maintaining the proper health and function of your blood vessels. As a result, camellia green tea can protect against the development of cardiovascular disease.

Immune System
Camellia tea contains phytochemicals which can boost your immune system through its anti-microbial properties. According to a 1995 study published in the journal, "Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy," camellia tea boosts the activity of leukocytes, or white blood cells, and exhibit antioxidant properties as well. By increasing the activity of white blood cells and acting as an antioxidant, camellia tea can protect your body against toxins and other potentially harmful agents that cause cellular damage and disease.

Anti-Cancer
Camellia tea may have anti-cancer properties, according to a 1997 study published in the "Journal of Cellular Biochemistry." Researchers discovered that green tea from the camellia plant contains polyphenolics that can inhibit the formation of tumors.

Other Possible Benefits
Camellia plant is effective at increasing mental alertness due to the natural caffeine inside the leaves of the plant.

Product Description

  • Loose Samcholing green tea leaves
  • Weight: 250 gms pouches
In the 1950s, the 3rd King of Bhutan had around 50 Camelia Sinensis trees planted in the Summer Palace of Samcholing, which today are offered as a livelihood for the local community, and the only source of this one-of-a-kind blend.
Shaped like tiny dragons, the dried tea leaves gently unfurl as it steeps, revealing a soft yet distinct flavour in every sip, its claws clenched deeply in the lofty Himalayan heights where its roots thrive.

About the producer
Bhutan Green Tea is a product of Samcholing village under Trongsa district in Bhutan. It is rare and exotic as only a few hundred kilograms are harvested annually. The product is organically grown, picked and processed at pristine environment of high Himalayas. Green tea production is aimed at helping the economically disadvantaged farmers of Samcholing Community so as to enhance their livelihood.