Among the connoisseurs of this drink, there are many who prefer green tea. It, in contrast to black, is more useful, contains more valuable substances, including antioxidants.
How to choose green tea visually
When choosing high-quality green tea, the first step is to pay attention to its appearance.
First, it is preferable to take loose, large-leaf tea. It is he who is natural and does not contain various additives. Secondly, good, fresh tea can be identified by its color. A natural product should have a pistachio color, but if it is darker, then this indicates that the tea was last year. Green tea is considered fresh if it is harvested this year in spring or autumn.
Secondly, natural green tea must be whole and not crumble. It is important to know that the lighter the leaves, the higher the grade. In addition, there should be small fibers on its surface, which do not disappear during brewing.
You can choose natural green tea using the scent. Fresh leaves smell like hay. Unlike tea of lower quality, in this case the proportion of waste, including cuttings, should not be more than 5%. The taste of fresh goods should have a slightly sweetish taste, but if this is last year's harvest, then there is a bitterness.
How to determine the quality of green tea after brewing
In most cases, it is not possible to determine the quality of the goods by eye. Then there is only 1 way left: to brew and check its taste, aroma. After brewing, high quality green tea always gives a subtle aroma.
It also needs to be transparent. If, after infusion, the infusion is dark, then the tea is stale. It must be remembered that you can brew good green tea several times, and for the first time its aroma and taste characteristics should normally be worse than during subsequent brewing.
The time during which the tea is brewed should not be long. Green tea is quickly brewed only in hot water, if the same happened in cold water, then this indicates that food additives (dyes and flavors) are present. You can choose green tea based on its cost per 100 grams.
Premium tea costs about 400 rubles. As for green tea bags, it is often of lower quality and contains many excipients. Thus, we can conclude that it is impossible to choose a good tea, only based on its external data. It is advisable to pay attention to the price, manufacturer's name and characteristics when brewing directly.
