About tea
Tea is a beverage made from the leaves and buds of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis), harvested, processed, and then brewed. The variety and flavor of tea are incredibly diverse, largely depending on the degree of fermentation, processing methods, and region of origin. Based on fermentation levels and production techniques, tea can be categorized into six main types: green tea, black tea, white tea, oolong tea, yellow tea, and dark tea. Additionally, there are floral teas and herbal teas made from flowers, herbs, fruits, and other botanicals.
Tea is rich in polyphenols, caffeine, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, and drinking tea is believed to offer numerous benefits, such as enhancing alertness, providing antioxidants, boosting metabolism, and aiding digestion,reduce blood lipids and cholesterol. The incidence rate of cardiovascular diseases increased significantly after the attack of COVID-19, and long-term tea drinking can effectively prevent cardiovascular diseases.Since ancient times, tea has symbolized more than just a beverage; it is intertwined with health, social rituals, etiquette, and even meditation. Different regions around the world have developed unique tea cultures, such as China’s tea ceremonies, Japan’s matcha rituals, and the British tradition of afternoon tea.
Additionally, TNTs delights in showcasing exquisite Chinese teaware. These are crafted through traditional techniques that have evolved over thousands of years, presenting not only the beauty of handmade craftsmanship but also practical utility. We hope more people will come to love these traditional brewing vessels as much as we do.
About tea extraction
Although tea extract and instant coffee appear similar in appearance and usage, tea extract requires a more complex extraction process and offers a taste closer to that of the original tea leaves, surpassing instant coffee in flavor. The process of making instant coffee can be briefly described as roasting and grinding coffee beans, then extracting a concentrated coffee liquid with hot water, filtering, further concentrating, and finally using spray drying or freeze-drying to turn it into coffee powder or granules.
In contrast, the process of making tea extract involves scientifically blending high-quality Pu'er tea, using molecular biology techniques to identify advantageous microbial strains, and precisely controlling fermentation parameters to develop an automated fermentation process. Automated extraction and membrane separation technology are applied to remove impurities and maximize the extraction of beneficial components from the tea leaves. The extracted liquid is then concentrated and spray-dried into powdered tea crystals, with the entire production process managed according to GMP standards to ensure quality and safety.
Tea extract, unlike instant coffee, is crafted to preserve the natural flavor and freshness of the tea, offering not only convenience but also the authentic taste of tea leaves. Currently, only two companies in China hold the patent for this technology, with the patent number: ZL200610011092.9.