Tea was discovered in 2737 BC by Chinese. The Chinese are credited for the cultivation of tea and the methods of its preparation. In the 1600's, tea became highly popular throughout Europe and the American colonies. The largest tea drinking nations are China, Japan followed by Britain. Both Chinese and Japanese drink in season green teas.

TEA CLASSIFICATION: (by processing method)

*Non-fermented ( green tea )
*Semi-fermented(Oolong/Wuyi)
*Fully fermented( Black tea )
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*Green teas are not oxidized and they most closely resemble the look and chemical composition of the fresh tealeaf.

*Black tea is oxidized for up to 4 hours. As a result, the tea leaves undergo natural chemical reactions, which result in taste and color changes.
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*Oolong, Wuyi teas are oxidized for 2-3 hours, They are midway between Black and Green teas in strength and color.

Green teas are further divided into two major schools: unflavored pure green teas and flavored green teas. Flavored green teas are made by adding flavors, fruits and flowers to them. In season green teas are always unflavored because they contain wonderful natural aroma of themselves.

This website is dedicated to the genuine in season green tea - its fresh taste, rich nutrition and marvelous health benefits.

Green tea is a refreshing beverage that contains no sodium, fat carbonation, or sugar. It is virtually calorie-free. Top quality green teas are full of natural and wonderful aroma. They taste delicious that no other beverage can compare. That is why over billion people choose green tea as their best daily drink.

Green tea contains flavonoids, naturally occurring compounds of antioxidant properties. Antioxidants work to neutralize free radicals, which damage elements in the body, such as genetic material and lipids, and contribute to chronic disease. New findings from the international scientific community lend credibility to green tea's healthy properties. Green Tea helps maintain proper fluid balance and contribute to overall good health.

Organic teas are grown without the use of chemical pesticides or fertilizers. The soil is enriched with natural compost and a layer of mulch retains the moisture while providing extra nutrients as it breaks down.

Organic cultivation produces superior quality tea. In addition to the improved flavor, the organic varieties are also higher in health promoting polyphenols and catechins. These are the antioxidants that provide many of the health benefits that green tea is famous for. Scientific studies have shown that these compounds are found in higher concentrations in good quality natural green tea.

The most recognizable organic certificates are: Japanese Agricultural Standards (JAS), USDA and EU organic certificates.

Stale green teas are lack of this key nature,they look dull, taste dull and their nutrients are lost in great amount during storage. Most green tea drinkers in the states complain that their teas are dull and the health results are not obvious. Well, the reason is simple: you aren't drinking in season green teas! Even if they are added with fency flavors to compromise the dull taste, lost nutrients can not be patched up in stale teas. If you are told that teas are the same, then you you've been misled ( some tea suppliers have long perpetuated these ideas that teas are the same: black tea or green tea, fermented tea or non-fermented tea, in season tea or stale tea ). Natural fruity, flowery aroma and taste only come from in season green teas. Full life nutrition only come from in season green tea!

Most Japanese and Chinese drink in-season green teas only. They have benefited in-season green tea's nutrients, flavor and taste for thousand years. It is the no nonsense truth!

The health benefits of fresh green tea have been found in countless researches. Among other things, green tea was found to lower the risk of cancer, arteriosclerosis, infective intestine diseases and liver infections; likewise, green tea helps lower cholesterol, assists with weight loss and strengthens cognitive abilities.

Honest advice: Always choose the green tea with authentic in season symbol!

Sproutea® is committed to consumer health and safety by taking the following methods:

*Organic cultivation

Sproutea® farmers cultivate the green tea in traditional way without using chemical pesticides or fertilizers. Sproutea® acquired a variety of certifications and protocols to insure the safety of its products including the USDA, EU, JAS, the GAP certification of China,and many other quality institutes.

*Organic processing

Sproutea® processing is non-fermented. No single artificial flavor is tolerated/added in any of our tea products - loose tea, tea powder or tea bag.

*In season freshness

Sproutea® green teas are packed within a very short time (on weekly base). We deliver world's genuine in-season green teas with unparalleled freshness. In green tea business, In season freshness is everything

Sproutea® are steeping at 1 teaspoon (2-3 grams) per regular cup of water.

WATER TEMPERATURE:

The water temperature for Sproutea® is around 185 degrees F (85 C.)

STEEPING TIME:

Always steep Sproutea® (loose tea) with 1/3 cup of hot water for 2-3 minutes(allowing the tea leaves to expand fully), then add more hot water to make a full cup of delicious Sproutea® green tea.

INFUSION:

Good quality Sproutea® (loose tea)usually makes 3 infusions, so do not throw away the loose tea after first infusion because the best nutrition, flavor and taste are in the second and third infusion!

WHO SHOULD DRINK GREEN TEA?

Every American adult is advised to drink green tea every day because our bodies are polluted. According to USDA, junk foods contain unhealthy additives, chemicals, and many are laced with excitotoxins. 65% Americans are overweighted. Among them, 50% overweighted people have more than one chronic diseases.

Understanding that our quality of life is determined by our daily choices, we have the power to improve our health and well-being quickly and dramatically. Drinking in season green teas is the most effective way to maintain our health and vitality through internal cleansing. It is the no nonsense truth which has been proven for several thousand years! You rarely see that a regular Sproutea® drinker is an over weighted person with chronic diseases because the rich nutrients of Sproutea® fend off toxin components of the human body. Most importantly, Sproutea® drinkers have gained the natural power of self awareness to live their lives in balance.

Health benefits of drinking in-season green teas include: increases metabolic rate, boosts mental alertness, boosts immune system, lowers chances of cognitive impairment, lowers stress hormone levels. Drinking in-season green teas will also have profound effects on better blood circulation, anti-cancer and anti-diabetes...

WHO SHOULD NOT DRINK GREEN TEA?

Those people are not adviced to drink any kind of tea: Person with kidney problem, Patients with coronary artery disease, Patients with Urinary calculi, Pregnant women, and lactating women.

HONEST ADVICE:

Do not drink Sproutea® two hours before bed time because it will keep you awake! There is no such thing that drinking vibrant tea before bed time will lead to a better sleep. On the contrary, top quality green teas like Sproutea® is an eye-opening drink, better than coffee!