Green Tea
Organic Green Teas
The most stringent standards for organic produce are found in California, Japan and Germany. Any tea that meets these standards is a high quality organic product.
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Green Tea
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Organic Green TeasThe most stringent standards for organic produce are found in California, Japan and Germany. Any tea that meets these standards is a high quality organic product. |
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The two most respected organic tea farms are in India: the Oothu Tea Estate, the first organic tea farm in the world, and Makaibari Tea Estates, which follows Rudolph Steiner's principles of harmony with nature through organic, sustainable methods of agriculture. Organic farming is, of course, without any chemicals, be it pesticides or fertilizers. The soil where the tea is grown is enriched with all natural compost. Then a layer of mulch is added to retain the moisture. This also provides extra nutrients to the soil as it breaks down. One advantage of organic farming to farmers is the less expense for them to replace green tea plants. Since it's organic, green tea plants can live more than 100 years. Although this method is expensive, it produces a superior quality green tea. There are several agencies that certify products as being organic. Organizations like Japan Organic and Natural Foods Association (JONA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). These agencies have certification programs with the sole purpose of examining the growing practices of a particular tea plantation. They then issue certificates to those that meet their requirements. You should be able to tell also if it is organic green tea or not by using your taste buds. Organic teas have infinite tasting pleasures.
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