GABA Black
This rolled black 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.
The tightly rolled leaves are unique among our black teas - somewhat similar to an aged, well-oxidized oolong with more subtle floral notes. Honey and bakery or pastry flavors are abundant. The aroma can be reminiscent of a warmed, honey-drizzled bowl of "grape nuts". A very cozy and crowd-pleasing black tea.
Spring 2022 vintage
Additional Info
Basic Brewing Instructions:
Black tea should be given a 10-15 second rinse with the same temperature water as used for brewing.
208˚ F water temperature. (Just below boiling.)
Use 1 teaspoon per 8oz. of filtered water.
Recommended first steeping of 1minute. Add 1 minute for each subsequent steeping up to 5 minutes.
Alternately, try one long steeping of 3-5 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.