For you, Dad! - Gift Tea Tin 120g

Brew & Taste

Magic Temple tea gives the infusion a deep orange to red color, as it contains hibiscus, which gives the drink a crimson hue. The flavor of the tea is very layered, you'll notice the grassy freshness of sencha and the pleasantly soothing notes of fruit. Magic Temple can be prepared both hot and iced.

Origins

Sencha from China's famous Huang Shan (Yellow Mountain) region is characterized by a taste reminiscent of famous Japanese teas rather than the Chinese classics. This is because of the way the tea leaves have been processed. Unlike the more common pan roasting, this sencha has been steamed several times for a short time. The high temperature stopped the oxidation of enzymes in the leaves and preserved their delicate flavor and aroma.

The Huang Shan Mountains are located in the Southern Anhui Province in the eastern part of China. The area is famous for its beautiful scenery, with hot springs and high hills covered with sturdy pine trees. It is one of the most visited tourist destinations in China, and has even been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Sencha is not only very tasty, but also healthy and can be enjoyed throughout the entire day. According to recent research by Toledo scientists, it contains substances that block urokinase, an enzyme that is secreted by carcinogenic cells. Sencha has been talked about in relation to health for many years. Of course it eliminates fatigue, but traditional medicine also describes its ability to improve digestion, aid recovery, reduce fever and blood sugar levels. There's a reason green teas have been loved for almost 5,000 years and their popularity has not waned.

In addition to the sencha described above, papaya and hibiscus are also found in Magic Temple tea. Papaya (Caricia papaya) is an herb that looks a bit like a tree. It grows typically in Central America, and has spread from there to many areas with tropical climates. It produces large berries weighing 0.5-10kg. Under the skin is a sweet flesh with many small seeds in the center. The papaya is very tasty and its use is therefore wide-ranging. It is eaten raw, used in drinks, preserves and so on. Another advantage is its papain content, which aids digestion and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Hibiscus, at least in this tea, is the dried flower of the eponymous plant. The Sudanese hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa) grows to 2m in height and is a shrub native to Africa, now often cultivated in tropical areas around the world. The flowers are used in the preparation of beverages because of their pleasant sour taste and their abundance of vitamins (especially vitamin C) and minerals (especially iron, calcium, phosphorus and manganese). It is no wonder that they are recommended for inflammation, artery clogging, overweight or excessive sweating.