GABA Oolong
This rolled oolong tea provides a warm, soothing, and absolutely delicious way to try GABA supplementation for a calm mind. It starts out as an Anxi, Fujian May-picked organic Tie Guan Yin variety. What makes it special is a processing step that exposes the tea to an oxygen-free, nitrogen-rich environment.
Originally designed as a food preservation method, this process has the happy effect of boosting the naturally occurring Gamma-AminoButyric Acid content to over 350mg per 100g of tea. GABA is a neurotransmitter responsible for inhibiting overactive firing of neurons in the brain. It is the body's anti-anxiety mechanism supplemented in the natural form through a drink that is healthy for numerous other reasons, as well.
Fragrant like a Tie Guan yin with a slight earthy note (not overdone in the least), the tea liquor is smooth and complex with sweet aftertaste. Satisfying and round on the tongue.
2023 vintage
Additional Info
Brewing Instructions:
Oolong tea may be given a 5-1o second rinse with the same temperature water as used for brewing. 195˚ F water temperature.
Use 1 teaspoon per 8oz. of filtered water
Recommended first steeping of 30 seconds. Add 30 seconds for each subsequent infusion up to 3 minutes.
Tea brewing is meant to be a joyful exploration. There are no hard and fast rules. Experiment with the quantity of tea that you use, and steeping times. Enjoy discovering what your preferences are. They may change day to day.