Tea and coffee are eternal rivals. Where one wins, the other surrenders unconditionally. Take, for example, the countries of the world: after all, they are clearly divided into "coffee" and "tea" ones. I will never forget how a friend took me to her favorite cafe in Paris. Its owner (and also the main and only chef) was a funny and very expressive Italian. At the end of dinner, he asked what we want for dessert. "Signor, can you find ... some tea?" I asked. His reaction was such as if I had lost my mind: “Tea ?! Such a drink was never drunk with me! " “Don't be nervous, Giuseppe, dear! - Hastened to calm his girlfriend. “It's just that the signorina is Russian.”

Indeed, we Russians are a tea nation. In most European countries - and especially in France and Italy - our addiction is not understood. It just so happened historically that these are coffee addicts. Lunch here ends with a cup of espresso, and tea, as a rule, is drunk in bags, and even that is in a very extreme case. Our country, on the other hand, has established strong trade ties with China since the 17th century, from where they began to supply us with tea leaves in large quantities. And then it went on and on: samovars began to be produced in Tula, their own "tea" traditions appeared and consolidated - and now not a single Russian, and then a Soviet feast, is complete without the obligatory tea drinking at the end.

Tea plantation in India

However, if you think about it, until recently, tea in Russia was loved, rather, not for its taste and useful properties, but as an addition to a pleasant conversation or dessert. Most often - the second. “Don't eat cookies now. It's for tea! " - we all remember mom's strict warning from childhood. And there is also one rude, but very vital joke: “Do you know which product is the most harmful? Tea! Because there will always be cake, chocolate and sausage sandwich with him! "

Fortunately, the situation has begun to change significantly lately. Cultural trends began to penetrate into our country not only from the West, but also from the East. We have learned dozens, if not hundreds, of new tea varieties; realized that tea can be very different - tart, sweetish, slightly sour and even slightly salty. In general, we were convinced that this is a completely independent and incredibly tasty drink, and not at all a means of "legitimizing" not the most healthy food... Further more. From a favorite drink with a sweet tooth, tea is slowly turning into an attribute of a healthy lifestyle. If discussions about whether coffee is actually harmful have not subsided for many years, then with tea everything is quite clear: it is useful.

Tea plantation in Japan

First, the tea leaf contains an abundance of tannins. These are complex natural organic compounds. They soothe digestion and help fight ailments (yes, the advice to drink more hot tea for colds is quite scientifically substantiated!). Secondly, there is theine in tea - the "tea" type of caffeine. Unlike the latter, it does not harm the cardiovascular system, but, on the contrary, normalizes its work - especially in combination with vitamin P, which is also contained in our favorite drink. Thanks to theine, tea invigorates no worse than coffee, but it acts much softer: you will not be over-energized, and after a surge of vigor, you will not have a breakdown. The third important player in the tea team is theobromine. It stimulates the kidneys and liver and helps to remove harmful substances from the body. In short, tea is the perfect detox drink.

Brazilian mate tea

What is curious: in different countries They know how to benefit from tea in different ways - it's all about traditions and what the nature of this or that corner of the Earth is rich in. For example, in Japan, where the tea culture is as developed as in China, crushed green buckwheat and spirulina algae extract are added to local senchu ​​tea (after all, the Japanese know a lot about all "sea" products). This combination helps relieve stress and tune in to a contemplative mood. In India, a country whose cuisine is hard to imagine without spices, the taste of the drink (mostly black teas are used here - Darjeeling and Assam) are enhanced with the help of turmeric and Indian basil - tulasi. This tart tea is a great digestif, making it a great substitute for a strong afternoon espresso. Tea is loved even in Brazil. Here, in the Amazon jungle, the guarana tree grows, the fruits of which act as natural energizers. Brazilians add crushed guarana to mate tea along with acai berries (known for their antioxidant properties). After a cup of such an invigorating drink, life turns into an eternal carnival in Rio.

The tea leaf contains tannins in excess. These are complex natural organic compounds. They soothe digestion and help fight ailments.

Ask, how do I know all this? All this was also told to me once in Paris! Walking the next day after a visit to Café Giuseppe in my favorite Marais quarter, I wandered into the rue Vieille du Temple and found there ... a shop of excellent tea! "Tea? In a country where only coffee is drunk ?! " - my surprise knew no bounds, and I immediately opened the massive door under the sign Palais des Thés.

As the sales assistant explained to me, the chain of these boutiques was founded by a passionate enthusiast named François-Xavier Delmas. For 30 years now, together with his team of tea sommeliers, he has been traveling the world, looking for the best teas to buy directly from the plantations. François-Xavier writes about his adventures in a blog in French and English - Chercheur de Thé (Tea Seeker). "Tea sommelier shop in" coffee "France! Blimey!" I exclaimed. “It has long been not only in France, madam! - the seller smiled. - We already have nearly fifty boutiques around the world. By the way, we also exist in Russia ”. It turns out in Moscow Palais des Thés recently opened on Pokrovka, and you can also buy this brand of tea in the Azbuka Vkusa network.

Since the title of this article turned out to be very ambiguous, I will immediately make a reservation that the concept of "good tea" is very subjective and for each person it will mean something purely individual. For some it will be corny cheap tea, for someone it will be the tea that tasted most of all, someone will approach such an assessment from the point of view of the environmental friendliness of tea, but someone will look for something completely exotic, which it is impossible to buy either in the nearest supermarket or in a tea boutique in your city (if there are any at all).

Well, if this site is dedicated to online shopping, then we will talk about remote buying tea. I hope it will not be a secret for anyone that the tea, which for the most part we see on the shelves of stores in our city, is far from perfect. And beautiful packaging with a high price is not at all an indicator of its quality and exclusivity. It's just marketing ...

Of course, I will not be able to embrace the immensity, and it is quite possible that I overlooked some super-interesting tea shop or a reliable seller. I still focused more on those places where I bought myself at least once. But I think that if this is so, then I will be supplemented in the comments :)

So, buying tea online.

The first few countries that are consistently associated with the concept of "tea" are, of course, China, India, Japan and the UK. The first two are the main world producers, Japan is famous for its exclusivity, but the UK is still the country with the strongest tea traditions, if not all over the world, so in the Old World for sure. Yes, tea is produced in Africa and Turkey and Iran and Sri Lanka and many other countries with tropical or subtropical climates. But now we are not talking about the place of growth, but about the place of purchase. Therefore, we will focus on the most accessible of them for an ordinary Internet shopper.

China

If you set yourself the goal of listing all the places where tea is bought in China, but you can write about it for a very long time :) Therefore, I will focus only on the most famous and proven ones. I'll start with tea shops.

Dragon tea house

Quite a large Shanghai online store with a large assortment of green, black, white, yellow, flower teas. In addition, the assortment of the store contains many different accessories for holding tea ceremonies. PayPal payment options and free shipping make this store quite attractive for shoppers. If someone is used to buying tea on eBay, then the store is also present on this marketplace and, by the way, has an excellent reputation. Shop page on eBay.

JKtea

One cannot but recall the Chinese marketplace Taobao, which also has a huge selection of tea. But since I personally did not buy anything from there, it would probably be stupid to recommend any sellers.

Japan

Above, I have already mentioned Japan as one of the countries with a developed culture of tea traditions. And there are also quite a few online tea shops in Japan with international delivery. I will list a few in which I happened to shop at the request of friends.

Yuuki-Cha

The store has a pretty good assortment of Japanese green teas. There are also black, white, oolongs, but here the choice is much more modest. I was satisfied with the purchases and the work of the store. I can only judge the quality of tea by the reviews of friends, and they (reviews) were very laudatory. Delivery is really paid, but quite sane even for EMS. And EMS from Japan is very fast!

Hibiki-An

This store also has a pretty good selection of green Japanese teas, as well as dishes and accessories for the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Separately, it is worth mentioning the presence of the Gifts section, in which you can find a truly original gift for a true lover of Japanese tea. As for the pricing policy of the store, it is possible that the prices are somewhat overpriced, but on the other hand, this is compensated by the possibility of free shipping for orders over $ 36. And all products from the gifts section are delivered free of charge by default.

Maiko

Another Japanese specialized tea online store. I will not dissemble and tell you honestly that I liked this store not so much for its assortment as for its website. It looks unprepossessing, but made quite cute and original. There is both Russian localization and flash cartoons in japanese style about tea, and stories about the methods of making Japanese teas, and a lot of other interesting things :) And of course big choice both tea and tea utensils. And at a fairly affordable price. The cost of delivery, that by regular mail, that EMS also does not "bite" and is quite acceptable.

All the Japanese shops listed above accept payments both via PayPal and regular bank cards such as Visa or MasterCard.

India

Speaking of buying tea online, of course, it is absolutely impossible to pass by Indian tea shops. The online trading industry in India is relatively young, but already now one of the market leaders can be noted:

Teabox

TeaPigs

I would describe this store as a store for lovers of tea bags :) I admit that there are some. In fact, all tea products from this store can be purchased in bulk packaging, but the emphasis is on selling tea bags. The assortment of tea cannot be called huge, but on the other hand, it is not small. The prices for the tea itself are average, but the delivery prices, in my opinion, are somewhat overpriced. However, if, say, a parcel is consolidated from an intermediary in the UK, then a purchase in this store may be justified.

CupOfTea

CupOfTea is another UK online tea store where tea lovers might find something interesting for themselves. The selection of various types of tea is quite large here and in a wide price range - from cheap varieties to quite expensive ones. Tea can be purchased both in bulk and in bags. Not a bad selection of herbal and rooibos is presented. The only drawback, which, as always, is characteristic of British stores is the relatively expensive cost of delivery.

To everyone who has read to the end - thank you and ... have a nice tea!

In a world that has won a huge number of supporters. It is believed that the inhabitants of the planet Earth can generally be attributed to the representatives of two camps, highlighting among them coffee connoisseurs and those who prefer tea. "Tea or coffee - which is healthier?" - an important question that should be dealt with.

Preamble

When choosing between tea and coffee, most people are guided in their preferences by considerations of taste; somehow they think less about the impact of these drinks on health. But scientists have long been tackling this issue and in their studies have come to conclusions that are worth getting to know all coffee and tea lovers.

Tea or coffee - which is healthier?

However, scientists consider both of these drinks to be beneficial to human health, since they have been proven to contain active ingredients in their composition. But so far none of the scientists can draw a clear conclusion that it is healthier to drink, tea or coffee.

Tea: about the variety of species

There are several main types of tea, differing both in the characteristics of taste and aroma, and in the originality of the effect on the human body:

• Green. Has a weak oxidation state. Has a pronounced herbal aroma. The taste is slightly tart or sweet. Valued as a natural antioxidant. It contains: carotenoids, polyphenols, vitamin C, minerals (zinc, manganese, selenium).
• Black. Strongly brewed drink normalizes digestion, is effectively used to treat typhoid fever, dysentery, and removes harmful substances from the body.
• White. Made from unblown buds and young tea leaves. Not exposed heat treatment... Differs in light or yellowish color of dry mix. It is known as health and youth tea. Strengthens the immune system, heals wounds, increases blood clotting, prevents the appearance of various diseases.

• Yellow... Elite tea made from young buds. There is a slight bitterness in the taste. Increases immunity, relieves headaches.

• Oolong. Close to black tea. Differs in a bright rich aroma with notes of chocolate, honey, flowers, fruits, spices. Contains essential oils, vitamins and minerals. Has a positive effect on human health.

• Pu-erh. It lowers blood sugar, improves the functioning of the digestive tract, removes toxins, rejuvenates and tones the skin.

What types of coffee are there?

Coffee also comes in a huge variety of types. The most common are:

• "Arabica", which grows above sea level at an altitude of 900 to 2000 m. The grains of this variety are oblong, with a smooth surface, slightly curved. During the light roasting of the beans, the particles of the coffee berries do not completely burn out.
• Robusta, which contains more caffeine, is considered less sophisticated in terms of aroma.

According to various estimates, these two types account for up to 98% of all coffee produced in the world: Arabica makes up 70% of the volume, Robusta - 28%. The rest of the varieties, which are not of industrial importance, account for 2% of the world volume.

What does science know about the effects of tea and coffee on the human body?

Those who are thinking about the choice: tea or coffee - which is more useful, and which one should still give preference to, will be curious to know that both of these drinks have both beneficial and harmful properties for human health.

The most common types of tea are black and green. It is the properties of these two popular tea varieties that are most often compared to those of coffee.

Useful properties of tea and coffee

• Both coffee and tea contain antioxidants.
• In black tea, the amount of caffeine is 2 times higher than in coffee: tea from 2.7 to 4.1%, coffee from 1.13 to 2.3%.
• Both coffee and tea (black and green) contain polyphenols that protect against cancer, heart disease, and others.

For more information on the beneficial properties of tea and coffee, see later in the article.

Which is more useful?

Scientists have always been interested in the question of which of the drinks has the most beneficial effect on the human body. Tea or coffee: which is healthier? It will be easier to solve this issue for yourself by reading the following information.

Tea (especially green tea), thanks to the tannins it contains, promotes the active removal of heavy metals from the body, strengthening blood vessels. In addition, the substances contained in it help in the prevention of cancer, diabetes, and various gastric diseases.

Coffee is indispensable in the prevention of diseases such as liver cirrhosis, migraines, asthma, heart attacks. Thus, knowing about the state of their health, and based on their own tastes, everyone can decide which of the drinks is preferable for him.

The benefits of black tea

For a long time, there was an opinion among consumers that black tea is much healthier than coffee. The drink has many healing properties, although they are less pronounced than in green. It is known that tea (black), in addition to promoting the elimination of toxins from the body, is capable of simultaneously stimulating and calming the nervous system due to the two substances contained in its composition that mutually complement each other: caffeine (theine) and tannin (tannin).

Tannin tends to have a caffeine-inhibiting effect, so it stays in the body longer. In addition, black tea can slow the leaching of calcium from the bones and is therefore considered a good prevention of osteoporosis (loss of bone density), especially when consumed with milk. Doctors advise drinking black tea for hypertensive patients. After drinking this drink, the normal level of pressure is quickly restored, which does not rise too high in the future.

So, black tea has a beneficial effect on the heart: it lowers blood pressure and improves the condition of the arteries. In comparison, decaffeinated coffee contains higher cholesterol levels.

Dentists warn: do not use lemon and sugar when drinking tea. Tea bags are easy to use, but contain few beneficial properties.

Which tea to choose: black or green?

An interesting fact is that although the green and black teas come from the same plant, they differ in the special processing of the leaves. When processed in black tea, more nutrients than in green. Consequently, green tea more useful to humans than black. It is known that green (powder) is considered the most useful in Japan.

The benefits of green tea

It is recognized by many experts that green tea is the most beneficial for health, which is created from selected leaves plucked from the very top of the bush.

Green tea is an excellent tonic and invigorating agent that has a beneficial effect on the body for various diseases, including colds, and also activates oxygen metabolism. The catechins found in green tea increase the reduction of cholesterol and blood sugar levels, strengthen blood vessels, help relieve fatigue and reduce exposure to stress.

Vitamins contained in green tea enhance its medicinal and antioxidant properties. The drink protects cells, prevents destruction and increases their lifespan. In addition, in hot weather this drink can quickly and easily quench your thirst. Doctors recommend drinking green tea during rehabilitation periods after serious illness.

So, green tea has a beneficial effect on the condition:

• teeth: the antioxidant contained in it prevents tooth decay;
• genitourinary system: in green tea drinkers, the formation of kidney stones is prevented;
• bones: those who are interested in what is healthier, coffee or green tea, should find out that green tea strengthens human bones, and coffee, according to experts, can cause osteoporosis;
• brain: green tea successfully prevents Alzheimer's disease;
• Weight Loss: Green tea is able to strengthen and improve the body's metabolism, while caffeine suppresses and decreases appetite.

What is the use of coffee?

Coffee, if consumed in small and reasonable doses, also has a positive effect on the human body. It is important to remember that coffee must be natural. Coffee lovers should not forget that there is no natural caffeine in the instant drink, it is replaced by a chemical analogue of the substance. While it is contained in natural grain coffee. This drink, according to experts, is useful for people suffering from migraines, headaches, and vascular spasms.

The caffeine in the drink gives the body vigor and the necessary energy. Those who like to drink a cup of coffee in the morning should remember about the benefits that this drink brings to their health:

• Coffee helps fight skin problems and signs of aging.
• Promotes weight loss.
• It has a beneficial effect on memory and improves concentration.
• Prevents the development of asthma and allergies.
• Strengthens hair.
• Fights the risk of developing cancer. It is known that coffee drinkers are significantly less likely to suffer from liver and colon cancer. While the effect of anti-cancer tea, scientists have not yet been sufficiently studied.
• Helps to eliminate the manifestations of cellulite.
• In addition, coffee has a beneficial effect on the brain: it successfully prevents Parkinson's disease.
• The risk of diabetes is significantly reduced in those who drink up to 4 cups of coffee a day. No such qualities were found in tea.
• Drinking coffee successfully prevents the formation of gallstones.

Contraindications

With gastritis, peptic ulcer and some other inflammatory diseases of the stomach or intestines, it is not recommended to use coffee. With hypertension, its use is also preferable to minimize, since coffee increases the burden on the heart.

About the dangers of tea and coffee

With a competent approach to the use of tea and coffee, their beneficial qualities will fully manifest themselves, and the body is guaranteed to be enriched with the necessary vitamins and microelements. But we must not forget that along with the benefits, these drinks can also have a negative impact on health:

• Tea and coffee, as well as red wine, compotes and a number of other drinks, give a yellowish tint to the enamel of the teeth.
• The high content of caffeine in coffee leads to the fact that connoisseurs of this drink disrupt sleep. Therefore, those who do not want to develop insomnia should not consume coffee in the afternoon.
• With tea and coffee, magnesium and potassium are washed out of the body, the absorption of folic acid and iron is hampered, blood vessels are narrowed. This is especially dangerous with atherosclerosis and hypertension.
• In addition, drinking large amounts of green tea has been shown to be stressful for the liver.
• Those who regularly consume coffee may develop an addiction to this drink. In addition, mental health can be harmed, heart rate increases, calcium, sodium, vitamins B6 and B1 are washed out of the body.

What is better to drink in the morning?

Drinks containing caffeine are known to be good for waking up in the morning. Many people ask the question: what is healthier in the morning - tea or coffee? Experts believe that in terms of caffeine content, this is undoubtedly coffee. After all, caffeine in it: 380-650 mg / l, while in tea: 180-420 mg / l. As for tea, it has been proven that it is more capable of improving concentration than coffee.

Coffee and tea are traditional drinks in any season. It is especially pleasant to sit with a fragrant cup in your hands when the weather and cold are outside the window. Of course, everyone has different tastes and it is simply impossible to name a single best sort of coffee and tea. However, when buying a specific brand, we still hope for high quality - this expectation, alas, is not always justified. They also often acquire fragrant grains and leaves not only for themselves, but also for a gift. To help you make the right choice that will delight you and your loved ones with a pleasant taste, we have selected for you the best varieties of coffee and tea according to the opinion of consumers and experts. And the final choice, based on personal preferences, is, as always, yours.

What is a variety of tea?

Almost everyone knows that there are these types of tea:

• black;
• green;
• White;
• yellow;
• Red.

Important! Some buyers believe that different types of tea are different plants. In fact, all tea is made from Chinese camellia. And the type depends only on the method of processing the tea leaf.

Experts identify the so-called commercial teas, which take into account the country of origin:

1. Many people believe that the best teas grow in the Middle Kingdom. Elite black and green teas often come from China. It is also only here that oolong and pu-erh are grown.
2. India is the second largest producer. Mainly consumer black tea is grown here. But also the elite Darjeeling is harvested on high-mountain plantations.
3. Sri Lanka grows about 10% of the world's tea. Ceylon tea is similar in quality to Indian tea.
4. Another producer of consumer black teas is the African Republic of Kenya.
5. In Japan, exclusively green teas are grown. Most of the collected raw materials are used domestically, and only some are exported.

The following factors are also taken into account when sorting:

• The characteristics of a particular plantation are the amount of light, precipitation, temperature.
• Time and method of collection - young steams or ripe leaves are plucked, machine or manual collection.
• Peculiarities of sheet processing - drying methods, grinding, twisting.

Since everyone has different tastes, some like black teas, while others like only green teas, consider the best varieties of each type of tea.

The best varieties of black tea

Black tea is considered a classic, but even it, depending on the specific type, can be strikingly different in taste.

Lopchu Golden Orange Peko

This Indian tea is harvested in the summer in the Darjeeling region. This variety is great for morning tea. It is recommended to drink with milk, sugar or honey.

Advantages:

• Rich taste.
• Fruity aroma with notes of green apple and lychee.
• Woody, sweet aftertaste.
• Premium tea.
• Improves metabolism, blood circulation.
• Relieves fatigue, strengthens the brain.

Flaws:

• High price.
• Harmful substances begin to be released an hour after brewing.

Important! Eating large amounts can cause varicose veins, insomnia, and rheumatoid arthritis.

• Contraindicated for hypertensive patients, easily excitable people, with stomach ulcers.

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Ahmad OP

This tea is collected from the top leaves of the tea tree. It is suitable for tea drinking at any time of the day.

Advantages:

1. Affordable price.
2. Has a rich tart taste with bitterness.
3. Slows down the formation of fatty deposits.
4. Tones up, relieves fatigue, increases efficiency.
5. Provides a short-term invigorating effect.
6. Rich in caffeine, vitamins and essential oils.
7. Quenches thirst.

Flaws:

1. Loses a lot of useful substances during processing.
2. Negatively affects tooth enamel.
3. Not for people with poor caffeine tolerance.

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The best varieties of green tea

Green tea is given by those who strive to establish a healthy lifestyle.

HuangShan MaoFeng

This tea is harvested by hand and produced in small batches. Recommended for use throughout the day.

Important! The peculiarity of the variety is a low level of oxidation.

Advantages:

1. Refreshes in the hot season.
2. Normalizes blood pressure, lowers blood cholesterol.
3. Strengthens the cardiovascular system and immunity.
4. Prevents caries formation.
5. The high caffeine content contributes to a mild, invigorating effect.
6. The tea has a slightly tart, slightly sweet taste.
7. Has a light aroma of nuts and fresh herbs.

Flaws:

1. High price.

Bio Lo Chun

The second name of this tea is the Emerald Spirals of Spring. Such a poetic name is fully consistent with the composition and aroma. For tea, buds and young leaves are collected. The aroma has notes of peach and tangerine, so the tea is ideal for drinking in winter and autumn.

Important! Bio Lo Chun can be brewed up to 8 times.

Advantages:

1. Invigorates.
2. Has soft honey taste with fruity-floral notes.
3. Stimulates the digestive processes.
4. Helps to quench thirst.
5. Strengthens tendons and bones.
6. Increases physical and mental performance.

Flaws:

1. Lowers blood pressure, therefore, it is not recommended to drink in large quantities.
2. May cause sleep disturbance and heart palpitations.

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The best varieties of red tea

Red tea differs from the above-described varieties in its unusual taste and properties.

Red Lincang

This is one of the best varieties of tea, which has an original aroma with a smoke, since it is made using drying on open fire... This is a fully fermented variety, the production process goes through all 4 stages: withering, crushing, oxidation and drying. It is advisable to use it between meals.

Important! Red tea should not be brewed for more than 2 minutes, as its beneficial properties are lost.

Advantages:

1. Low levels of caffeine.
2. Soft, thick taste with honey and plum aftertaste.
3. Has a delicate smoked aroma.
4. Promotes sleep normalization.
5. It has a diuretic effect.
6. Can be brewed up to 10 times.

Flaws:

1. Do not use for exacerbation of gastritis and ulcers.
2. It is forbidden to drink medicine with this tea.
3. It is undesirable to drink on an empty stomach, as nausea may occur.

Lapsang Souchong

The second name of this tea is Zhen Shan Xiao Zhong. It has a very long history, its production started over 400 years ago. Initially, this tea was grown only in the village of Tongmu, later it began to be made in other regions. For this tea, coarse, juicy, large leaves are harvested. Suitable for tea at lunchtime, as well as meat and spicy dishes.

Important! The real Lapsang Souchong is exported in small batches. More common in the market is Tarry Souchong of Taiwanese production. It has a more pronounced resinous taste. Translated, its name sounds like "tar tea".

Advantages:

1. Has a bright smoky aroma.
2. Contains many amino acids and a variety of vitamins.
3. Effectively removes carcinogens and toxins from the body.
4. Promotes the restoration of intestinal microflora.

Flaws:

1. Do not use for pregnant women and hypertensive patients.
2. Tarry Suchong is often sold instead.

Best Yellow Tea - Zhejiang Huang Ya

This variety is of high quality and belongs to the low-fermented teas. It is prepared only from dense unopened buds, which, of course, affects the cost of the final product. Ready drink has a bright, slightly smoky aroma, as well as a delicate, slightly tart taste with notes of fresh herbs and fruits.

Important! At breastfeeding yellow teas help to improve lactation.

Advantages:

1. Can be brewed 5-6 times.
2. Strengthens the immune system and gastrointestinal tract, promotes the elimination of toxins.
3. Normalizes blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
4. Cools down during hot seasons.
5. Helps relieve spasms, headaches, soothes.
6. It has a light tonic effect, restores strength.

Flaws:

1. High price.
2. Few places for sale.

The best variety of white tea - Bai Mu Dan or White Peony

White tea is the least fermented type, the plant practically does not lend itself to processing - it is only withered and dried in the sun. For the production of this variety, the buds and the first two young leaves are harvested. Everything technological processes during manufacture, they are performed only by hand. The finished drink has a sweetish taste and a soft fruity aftertaste.

Important! Despite the name White Peony, no peonies or other substances are added to the finished product.

Advantages:

1. Due to the absence of heat and mechanical treatment, it contains a large number of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
2. Improves skin condition, promotes regeneration.
3. Increases blood clotting.
4. Normalizes the state of the cardiovascular system.
5. Improves performance.
6. Has a cooling effect.

Flaws:

1. High price
2. Difficult to acquire.

Important! This variety must be able to brew correctly in order to feel the fullness of its taste and not spoil it.

What is the type and grade of coffee?

Most buyers, when asked about famous coffee varieties, will name Robusta and Arabica. But in fact, these are not varieties at all, but types of coffee, the name of which is associated with a specific type of coffee tree.

Types of coffee:

• Arabica is popular due to its multifaceted bouquet of taste, as well as its characteristic sourness. Grains of this type are smooth and long, and have a lower caffeine content. The 50 varieties of Arabica make up 70% of the world's coffee.

Important! Arabica is mainly used as a single variety.

• Robusta - has a high caffeine content. This explains the characteristic bitterness that is only suitable for strong coffee blends. Robusta is less valued, so the production volume is just over 30%.
• Liberica - This coffee is almost never exported. This is due to the incredible whimsy of the tree that is grown on the African continent. Taste features - pungency and bitterness.

Important! Liberics do not use grains in their pure form, they are used for exquisite notes in mixtures.

• Excelsa or Vysotsky is one of the rarest types of coffee. The second name was given for the tree's ability to grow up to 20 meters.

Important! Among the excelsa, the best sort of coffee is considered “soft Colombian”, which has a rich taste and rich aroma.

But the name of the coffee variety depends on many factors:

1. Country of Origin;
2. port of transportation of the product;
3. type of tree;
4. the name of the plantation where the trees were grown;
5. the name of the geographic point;
6. commercial name.

Important! There are more than 2000 varieties of coffee in the world. However, this amount is not limited to the variety of the beverage. There are mono-variety coffee and mixes of several varieties on sale - this allows you to get a new taste.

The best coffees

The taste of coffee is highly dependent on climatic conditions, soil composition, rainfall, etc. Therefore, we will consider the best varieties of coffee, based on territorial affiliation.

Arabica Australia Skybury

Most tasty coffee from Australia - this is Arabica Australia SkyBury. The taste features of this variety are a mild, slightly tart taste with a slight fruity sourness. Arabica Australia SkyBury has won the love of many gourmets, as it is very reminiscent of the favorite drink of the British royal family - Blue Mountain from Jamaica.

Important! Understanding the varieties and types of coffee beans, do not forget to choose the right equipment, utensils for cooking delicious drink... Also, it will not be superfluous to have several recipes in service, from which you will choose the best for yourself in the future. You will find all this information in our following articles:

Arabica Yemen Mokka Mattari

This variety has a long history. It is easy to guess that it is grown in the Yemen region. At one time, representatives of the European monarchy loved to drink this variety, therefore the second name of this drink is the coffee of the lords. Arabica Yemen Mokka Mattari is one of the best single varieties of coffee with a unique flavor bouquet. Gourmets will easily recognize it by its pleasant chocolate aftertaste and light sourness.

Robusta India Cherry

The peculiarities of this variety are rich aroma, rich taste with a fairly strong bitterness and subtle sourness. It is mainly added to mixes.

Important! If you like very strong coffee, you can try Robusta India Cherry as a single variety. The finished drink has a thick foam and a pleasant nutty aftertaste.

Arabica Brazil Santos

This variety from South America will be appreciated by lovers of the classics. Its main feature is its pure aroma without extraneous notes. It has a rather bright, rich, slightly bitter taste with balanced acidity and sweetish notes. Arabica Brazil Santos has a long, slightly spicy aftertaste. This variety is great for creating a variety of coffee blends.

Important! Arabica Brazil Santos is good for any way of making a drink, be it a copper turkey or a coffee machine. Ideal for espresso.

Arabica Colombia Supremo

The word “supremo” in translation from Spanish means “magnificent”. And this is the rare case when a product fully lives up to its name. Gourmets believe that this is the best sort of coffee, appreciate it for its unique refined, rich taste and aroma. It has a balanced velvety taste with notes of chocolate and caramel and a slight wine-fruity sourness. The drink turns out to be rich with a pleasant floral aftertaste.

Important! Arabica Colombia Supremo has the highest caffeine content of other popular coffees.

Arabica Guatemala Maragodjeep

Back in the 18th century, Jesuit priests introduced coffee trees of the Maragogyip variety to Guatemala. They are the ones that produce large, fragrant fruits that are considered the best in Central America. Features of the variety - rich, pungent taste with woody and floral-fruity notes. Has a slightly smoky aroma and black currant aftertaste.

Important! Arabica Guatemala Maragogip is ranked first in antioxidant content among other coffees.

Arabica Guatemala Antigua

Differs in tangible bitterness and notes of prunes. The aroma is sweet and sour, floral. Has a balanced, velvety citrus aftertaste with chocolate-spicy notes. Ideally complements various fruit and berry desserts.

Important! For the brightest disclosure of the Arabica Guatemala Antigua flavor, it is recommended to use a coffee press.

Arabica Kenya AA Ruiriru

This is the finest Arabica in Africa, the quality of which is carefully controlled. This variety has its own characteristic feature - the taste of the drink differs in layers, it seems that several types of ready-made coffee have been poured. So, at the beginning of the cup you will feel a caramel aftertaste, then bitterness, and at the end, notes of spices and tobacco.

Important! Coffee Arabica Kenya AA Ruiriru is sold green, as it tastes best during the first 12 hours after roasting.

Arabica Ethiopia Sidamo

This coffee is one of the most delicate and soft varieties grown in Ethiopia. Sidamo plantation is located in the historical homeland of Arabica. Maybe this is what makes this coffee one of the best coffee varieties in the world.

Arabica Ethiopia Sidamo has original taste with a chocolate hue and light tart sourness, as well as a pleasant, slightly piquant fruity aroma. The drink is characterized by a long aftertaste with notes of spices and dark chocolate.

It is impossible to say which sort of coffee or tea is the most delicious. Each of them has its own unique taste, aroma and aftertaste. Therefore, each of them has its own fans and opponents. We have selected for you the most popular and best varieties of coffee and tea in the world, and the final choice is yours. And remember, the taste of the final drink is influenced not only by the product for brewing, but also by the method and time of brewing, the quality of water and utensils, the storage conditions of grains and tea leaves.

For over 5,000 years, tea has been the favorite drink of millions. It invigorates in the morning and tones up perfectly during the day. To keep warm on winter evenings, they drink it hot, and ice is added to the drink to quench their thirst in the heat. A huge number of companies around the world produce 1000 different varieties and types of tea. It is difficult to find the best drink in such a variety, so we have compiled a rating based on expert opinions and customer reviews.

Best loose black tea

Most of the production volumes are for black tea. To make it, the leaves undergo fermentation, which can last from 2 to 4 weeks. Large leaf black tea has a tart taste. Manufacturers are constantly experimenting with a variety of additives to add versatility to the drink.

4 Basilur

The best premium black tea
Country: Sri Lanka
Rating (2019): 4.6

This tea is truly grown, harvested, produced and packaged in Ceylon so it is of consistently high quality. The company was founded in Sri Lanka in 1982 and since then has been a major supplier of tea to other countries. The authenticity of the origin of the drink can be verified by the sign of the golden lion on the original packaging. This symbol may not be used by any other country. One of the secrets of the great taste of tea is the work of the teasters. They are a kind of tea sommelier, tasters, capable of distinguishing tens of thousands of shades of taste, aftertaste, and bouquet of the drink. Therefore, Basilur is really a premium product at a reasonable cost - about 250 rubles. for 100 gr. Tea can be found in large supermarkets.

The assortment of teas is simply huge, and both classic and flavored lines are popular. The harmony of the tea bouquet is achieved by eliminating the use of artificial flavors, adding pieces of fruit, inflorescences, flower petals and buds, aromatic herbs and oils. The assortment of the company includes at least 200 types of tea, among which every connoisseur of this drink will find for himself the best taste and aroma. Many buyers really like the oriental collection of teas. One of the brightest flavors from this line is "Frosty Day" with a harmonious bouquet of petals of white and blue cornflower, passion fruit and orange. Finding negative reviews about this brand is very difficult.

3 Birds of Paradise

Best Large Leaf Tea
Country: Sri Lanka (there is a representative office in Russia)
Rating (2019): 4.7

The country of origin of the brand is considered to be Sri Lanka, but the tea that is on the shelves of our stores is packaged by the Russian representative of Aromat Extra LLC. Despite the low cost (about 100 rubles per 100 gr.), The tea has a very good quality, has a rich, harmonious taste and aroma. It is also impossible to refer it to the category of mass consumption products - tea is not supplied to all stores, it is not the most common. But it is one of the best in its price range.

The Birds of Paradise brand produces mainly classic large-leaf and medium-leaf Ceylon and Indian teas. Flavors are rarely used and only natural. For example, a light, unobtrusive smell of bergamot. Large pieces of berries are visible in the Strawberry Glade tea. There are a lot of varieties, you can find an option for any taste. Users speak very well of him. They like the absence of "dust" and broken tea leaves. When brewing, whole leaves become visible. The taste of tea without additives is very rich, slightly tart, the color is thick, beautiful.

2 Tess

Variety of flavors at an affordable price
Country Russia
Rating (2019): 4.7

The Tess trademark is part of the large Orimi-Trade concern, which has been producing coffee and tea drinks since 1994. In the reviews, buyers of Tess tea note the excellent taste of the drink and the variety of choice. All products are made from high mountain varieties of tea bushes. The brand cannot be called the highest quality - it belongs to mass consumption products, differs in affordable cost. A pack of tea weighing 100 grams costs about 100 rubles. But at the same time it taste qualities quite high, and the variety of flavors, rich aromas and availability in most supermarkets and shops make it one of the most popular.

The line of black teas includes 6 different varieties. High-mountainous Ceylon large-leaf tea "Tess Ceylon" is especially popular. Unusual taste possesses "Tess Pleja", as in its composition rosehip, apple, flower petals and tropical fruits are harmoniously combined. "Tess Orange" is a real source of energy - the orange contained in the composition pleasantly invigorates and tones up. Tess Earl Gray tea has more refreshing properties, the energy of citrus fruits and the freshness of bergamot contribute to an easy awakening. Tess Sunrise will give a classic vigorous morning, according to gourmet reviews, it is the best drink in the brand line.

Everyone knows about the beneficial properties of tea and the absence of contraindications for drinking. However, it should be noted that there are several restrictions:

• you cannot brew tea several times;
• “Yesterday's” tea does not contain useful substances and can even harm;
• if you drink tea on an empty stomach, you can harm the digestive system;
• due to the increased concentration of caffeine, a strong drink should not be consumed by hypertensive patients;
• taste and nutritional qualities deteriorate due to improper brewing;
• tea should not be taken with medications.

1 Twinings

Real english tea
Country: Great Britain
Rating (2019): 4.9

For over 300 years, Twinings drinks have been popular with consumers. The manufacturer has found an approach to everyone, as it sells a wide range of varieties. For bergamot lovers, the company produces Earl Gray tea. The rich taste of the "English Breakfast" is given by a blend of large-leaved varieties. In the fruit collection, Lady Gray Tea is the top seller, combining citrus notes of bergamot, lemon and orange.

Prince of Wales tea is the pride of Twinings. It was created in 1921 personally for His Highness the Prince of Wales. Of course, only experienced specialists were involved in its production, who used the best varieties of large-leaf tea. Now the collection of the company is represented by more than 150 types of tea, sold in 100 countries of the world. Russian users have also appreciated its quality. In the reviews, they note the invariably rich taste, pronounced aroma. Unlike many other brands, the manufacturer produces equally high quality tea in bulk and in bags. The peculiarity of the brand is that leaf tea is produced mainly in metal cans to preserve the unchanged taste and aroma. The cost in comparison with brands of mass consumption is quite high - about 350 rubles per 100 grams.

Best black tea bags

American merchant Thomas Sullivan sent tea samples to his clients in small silk bags. The buyers decided that the tea should be brewed directly in them. This is how tea bags were accidentally invented. It is convenient to brew black tea in them, because you do not need a kettle for this. Tea crumbs or small long tea are packaged in small triangles made of fine polymer mesh or filter paper bags. The packaged drink has a wide range of flavors, therefore it is highly popular with customers.

4 Newby

Selected high quality tea
Country: Great Britain (country of origin India)
Rating (2019): 4.7

An expensive but very high quality international premium brand that produces a wide range of classic and flavored teas in bulk and in sachets. There are several features in production that make the products unique - the collection is carried out only in the most favorable period, the factory is located in the heart of the tea regions of India, therefore, immediately after collection, the raw materials are supplied for processing, blending and packaging.

The assortment of the company includes about 150 different varieties of tea - black, green, herbal, oolong, flavored varieties. Packaged black tea is of high quality, gives a strong infusion with a noble color and rich taste. On sale you can find classic varieties (Assam, English breakfast, Earl Gray), as well as teas with aromas of thyme, bergamot, cardamom, jasmine, ginger, mango, strawberry and bouquets of different aromas. But in the case of expensive teas, users prefer classic tea without additives more. The most popular among this brand is the English breakfast blend with a balanced taste and aroma without pronounced bitterness. The cost of a box of 25 sachets varies between 300-400 rubles.

3 "May tea"

Quality proven over the years
Country Russia
Rating (2019): 4.7

The trade mark was registered in 1991 by the May concern, and is still the most recognizable on the market. Large-leaved varieties are specially processed to preserve all the benefits and richness of taste. For the convenience of brewing, "May Tea" is sold in bags and pyramids, which retain all the advantages of a leafy drink. The most popular varieties in the collection are Ceylon and Kenyan teas. This is the well-known "Crown of the Russian Empire", as well as "Golden Petals", "Black Diamond".

Also, black tea bags have a wide flavored line. Lemon is used for a variety of flavors, berries, raspberries, strawberries and currants. Among the packaged teas, customers fell in love with a fairly new line of products packed in beautiful golden boxes - "Currant with mint", "Fragrant thyme", "Fragrant bergamot". These teas do have a rather pleasant aroma, but they can only claim to be one of the best teas in the budget price range. The cost for a box of 25 sachets rarely exceeds 85 rubles.

2 Dammann

Best quality tea bags
Country: France
Rating (2019): 4.8

One of the most expensive and high quality teas on the Russian market. It is produced by the oldest tea company in France, founded in 1925. It can be safely called the best manufacturer of tea bags, since it tastes the same as a drink brewed from a loose product. Having opened the bag, you will find in it not dust and "sawdust", as happens with cheap brands, but a real large, properly twisted tea leaf. This company was one of the first to start producing flavored teas, but they do not use cheap flavors, but exclusively natural ingredients.

Also in the assortment you can find classic flavors without additional additives. When brewing, the difference is immediately felt, it is seen even by those who cannot call themselves a connoisseur and connoisseur of tea. Very rich, thick color, slightly tart, strong taste and incomparable aroma. True, in Russia this tea is more often purchased as a gift - the cost of a box of 25 bags starts at 700 rubles. But true connoisseurs of the drink can pamper themselves. Assorted teas in bags are very popular, including teas with bergamot, strawberry, currant, honey, almond, lime, vanilla, hazelnut flavor.

1 Althaus

Best for tea shops and restaurants
Country: Germany
Rating (2019): 4.9

Althaus is a German tea harvested from the best plantations around the world. The collection was designed by the leading titter Ralph Janeki in Bremen. Due to its high quality, it is purchased for restaurants, cafes and tea boutiques. The classification of black tea "Althaus" is conditional, since pu-erh, oolong and red varieties were also included in this category. The drink undergoes strict quality control, therefore it fully complies with EU and Russian standards. Interestingly, some varieties of tea bushes were bred specifically for the Althaus brand.

The brand's collection includes classic blends and aromatic teas with the addition of thyme and bergamot. It is difficult to find fruit teas in the assortment - the company tries to preserve the pure taste of the noble drink, only slightly shading it with the most harmonious additives. On sale there are tea bags made from leaves harvested from plantations in India and Sri Lanka. This is a really worthy tea, highly appreciated by the most fastidious gourmets.

Best loose leaf green tea

The leaves collected for green tea are steamed. Therefore, the color of the drink remains green and preserves the natural supply of nutrients and vitamins. After steaming, the leaves are dried, rolled and packaged. Some varieties are fermented, but not for a long time - a maximum of 48 hours. The taste of green tea is slightly sweet or tart with a herbal aroma.

4 Nadin

Rich collection of flavored teas
Country Russia
Rating (2019): 4.7

The company, founded in Russia, has taken its rightful place in the market thanks to the abundance of various types of tea. Packaged tea is rarely on sale, but there are a lot of varieties of large-leaf black and green tea. Artificial flavors are usually not used in their composition - in the mixture you can see pieces of fruits and berries, an admixture of petals and herbs and other natural additives. Not in favor of the company is the fact that the tea leaf is grown in China, but the main processing it takes place already in Russia - the quality, of course, suffers from this.

Most of the teas are designed for mass consumption, therefore, they have a low cost - about 60 rubles per 50 grams. But there are also more expensive varieties. For example, green tea "Silver Strawberry" in the form of balls formed from whole tea leaves costs about 350 rubles per 100 grams. The aromas "Forest basket" with pieces of berries, "Chinese lemongrass" with lemongrass herb and citrus zest are very popular.

3 Ahmad

Strict quality control
Country: UK (produced in India, China, England, Iran, UAE, Russia and Ukraine)
Rating (2019): 4.7

Ahmad Tea Ltd was founded in 1946 by Ahmad Afshar in Hampshire. The company values ​​its reputation, so it uses tea leaves from the best plantations in China, India and Kenya. Natural oils for flavored collections are produced under strict control in the UK. Compliance with traditions and strict quality control helped the tea house to receive several international awards, and even to visit the International Space Station in 2005. Since 2011, the company has been producing the "Royal Collection" for Buckingham Palace.

The assortment of the company includes classic green teas with a very pleasant aroma of a well-made product. Fans of complex flavors will love the line of flavored varieties with the addition of jasmine, lemon balm, mint and lemongrass flowers. Among ordinary people, Ahmad tea has been associated with the highest quality product for a couple of decades. According to real connoisseurs, it is very far from the category of premium brands, but in its price category it can be considered one of the best. The cost for a pack weighing 100 grams starts at 100 rubles.

2 Greenfield

The best tea according to Russians
Country Russia
Rating (2019): 4.8

In 2003, the Orimi Trade group of companies signed an agreement with the British company Greenfield Tea Ltd. According to numerous polls and studies, Greenfield ranks first in the ranking of Russians' favorite teas. The assortment of the brand includes more than 30 items. The line of green leafy tea is presented in three varieties.

Flying Dragon leaf Chinese tea, grown in the Hunan province, will delight tea lovers with a rich color, floral aroma, invigorate, refresh and quench their thirst. Jasmine Dream from the Chinese plantations of Yun'an province is special. In its preparation, jasmine flowers are dried along with tea leaves and then picked by hand. Japanese Sencha is grown in the Japanese province of Fukoka. However, some users note that the quality of tea has slightly decreased recently. It is no longer as aromatic and full-bodied as before. Many people buy it out of habit or because of its low cost - about 100 rubles per 100 grams.

1 "Russian Tea Company"

Large selection of varieties
Country: Russia (produced in Germany and Russia)
Rating (2019): 4.9

Russian Tea Company was established in 1998 and is constantly improving the quality and range of its products. The brand sells green, white, black teas and herbal teas with a unique combination of berries and fruits. Tea production is carried out not only in Russia, but also at the German plant Wollenhaupt GmbH. For the manufacture of unique blends, the company is purchased at auctions in China and Sri Lanka.

There are more than 200 items in the collection of the brand, so everyone can choose tea to their liking. The company also boasts packaging. In addition to branded bags for buying tea by weight, the manufacturer offers gift tin and glass jars, as well as exclusive wooden boxes. In addition to boxed teas, which are sold in large supermarkets, in many cities there are specialized departments that sell various types of drinks by weight. There are different reviews, but negative ones are usually left only for the cheapest varieties of tea. The price range is very wide - there are budget and luxury varieties.

Best green tea bags

Bags, sachets and pyramids are always strictly dosed and are designed to receive 200 ml of a delicious drink. When brewing packaged green tea, the infusion does not turn out to be strong, therefore the amount of caffeine consumed is reduced. This form of release is also popular due to its ease of use. Particles of tea leaves, various herbs and pieces of fruit do not get into the mug. Below are the brands that make green tea bags.

4 Ronnefeldt

Tea from the top two leaves and tips
Country: Germany
Rating (2019): 4.7

The famous premium tea brand is known for its very high quality and variety of flavors. The brand is one of the oldest - it was founded in Germany back in 1823. Now it is very popular, used by many the best restaurants and hotels in the world. The manufacturer uses only selected raw materials purchased from proven plantations in India, Sri Lanka and China. All products are based on the principle - to use only the top two leaves and a bud. In total, the assortment of the company includes more than 350 varieties of elite tea.

The line of green tea bags is based on selected raw materials from the plantations of China. On sale you can see pure flavors without impurities and flavored varieties. Only natural flavors are used - berries, fruits, herbs. Some sachets are designed to be brewed in a teapot. Gourmets can choose from varieties with one taste - mint, jasmine, or whole bouquets of aromas, composed of citrus, cornflower petals, roses, sunflower, mango fruits. If there are negative reviews, then they are associated exclusively with the high cost of the drink. The cost of a box with 25 sachets starts at 400 rubles.

3 Clipper

Best quality and naturalness
Country: UK
Rating (2019): 4.7

The Clipper tea company has been around since 1984. Its products have won customer recognition due to the high quality of tea made entirely from natural ingredients without the use of artificial flavors and colors. Classic organic green tea without additives has a pleasant, very harmonious taste. Some buyers who have tasted real Chinese tea (purchased in China) claim that the Clipper is very close in taste.

All teas are packaged in ordinary paper bags without strings. If you break one of them, you can see a fairly small, but high-quality tea without "sticks" and any impurities. Most of the flavored line is based on citrus fruits - lemon and lime, sometimes with the addition of ginger and aloe vera. The cost of tea, depending on the store, is 200-300 rubles for a box of 20 bags. The pleasure is quite expensive, but quite acceptable for a quality drink.

2 Heath & Heather

100% natural composition
Country: UK
Rating (2019): 4.7

Heath & Heather produces green teas made from all natural ingredients, grown without the use of pesticides or fertilizers. The brand was founded in 1920 by brothers James and Samuel Reeder. Today, the best specialists of the company carefully select each ingredient, creating amazingly tasty and healthy drinks... All Heath & Heather green teas are powerful natural antioxidants that help normalize metabolism.

The collection includes both classic varieties and quite interesting taste solutions. For example, with the addition of cucumber - taste for an amateur, but fresh and pleasant. Unusual, spicy tea with the aroma of basil will appeal to those who like to add milk to the drink - they are very harmoniously combined. There are also more standard solutions - orange peel, jasmine, mint, coconut, ginger. This tea can definitely be recommended to lovers of new tastes. The cost of a box of 20 bags starts from 300-350 rubles.

1 VKUS

Excellent quality green tea bags
Country Russia
Rating (2019): 4.9

The brand's company was founded in Russia in 2013, but tea is produced in Morocco. Raw materials for the manufacture of various blends are brought from the best plantations in the world - from China, Japan, Ceylon, India. The tea is tested in Europe and only after a rigorous selection does it hit store shelves. Quality but broken tea leaves are often used for tea bags in order to offer customers a lower cost while maintaining a decent taste and aroma of the product. Another interesting feature is packing in cotton bags, which do not spoil the taste of the drink.

The line of green tea bags includes both classic and flavored varieties with jasmine, rose petals, and mango. The cost of a package of 20 sachets starts from 500 rubles. The brand is not the most common, but very popular in narrow circles. It is considered by many to be one of the best green tea bags on the Russian market. Its taste is balanced, soft and rich at the same time, the aroma is strong, but unobtrusive.