Apple on the Green

Sizes Available:
Loose Leaf - 12 Servings, 80 Servings, 200 Servings
Compostable Tea Bags - 20, 50

Warming, soothing, and fruity with a hint of spice, this steamed green tea has been layered with dried apples and cinnamon. Delicious hot, or lightly sweetened with honey, maple syrup, or fruit jam over ice.

Traditional Preparation: Measure 1 tsp of loose tea and add to a tea filter or strainer (or use one tea bag). Steep in 8-12 oz in water 195 degrees or cooler for 3-5 minutes.

Apple on the Green Iced Tea Recipe: Steep 2 tsp (or two tea bags) of this tea in 6oz freshly boiled water for 5 minutes. Sweeten while warm, if desired. At this point you can chill the tea in the freezer for 10 minutes (remove tea leaves or tea bags first) or pour into a glass over ice slowly. (The ice will partially dissolve) Sliced apples (we like granny smith) make a great garnish. Enjoy!

100% natural ingredients, blended and packed in Canada: Green Tea, Dried Apples, Spices, Natural Flavours.

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The Health Benefits of Green Tea:

Whether you like it hot or cold, green tea is one of the healthiest beverages that you can drink. Each leaf is brimming with four types of catechins: epigallocatechin, epicatechin-3-gallate, and EGCG - each with their own host of health benefits. When you steep these leaves in hot water these catechizes are released, infusing it with antioxidants.

When harvested, green tea leaves are pan fired or steamed to prevent fermentation. It's this steaming process that preserves the natural polyphenols in the leaf. But that's not all, green tea contains brain boosting L-theanine, which is believed to help boost GABA, dopamine and serotonin levels. Studies have linked L-theanine consumption to increased mental focus, attention and reaction time. In addition, drinking tea has been associated with lowering the risk of degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimers and dementia.

Green Tea Has Been Linked To:

Improved dental health, including reducing sensitivity, plaque build-up and bad breath
An increase in bone density and protection against fractures
Fighting off free radicals, disease and reducing overall cell damage
Improved cardiovascular health, including helping to lower blood pressure
Slowing down the natural aging process of the brain
Increased focus and a better sleep
Helping to maintain a healthy weight
Brewing Tip (Beware of Burnt Leaves):

Do you find green tea a bit too bitter? It may not be the tea, but instead, the way that you're brewing it. Boiling water can burn these delicate leaves, killing off their natural sweetness, and leaving you with a pot full of bitter leaves.

For optimal flavour, add hot (not boiling water) to your green tea leaves. Japanese and Spring green teas are best brewed with slightly cooler temperatures (160-170 degrees F), while Chinese greens steep well around the 170-180 degree mark.

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This product is proudly made in Ontario by:

Pluck Tea