Orthodox teas can be found in an incredible variety of shapes and sizes, from long needles to tightly rolled gunpowder balls . Especially in China, the quality and style of the leaf is valued as much as, or even more than, the actual flavor of the beverage.
The reason behind this is that the practice of stretching and rolling tea leaves helps preserve the essential oils that contribute to the tea's wonderful aroma, while tightly rolled teas also store better than they did back in the early tea trade, when travel from one place to another took months or years.
CTC in the production of tea and organic tea
The CTC process of cutting the leaves into small, uniform pieces made it impossible for the tea leaf to retain its essential oils, as teas made using the CTC method also lose their flavor and quality much more quickly.
Loose tea , if stored properly, can last up to two years, but CTC-based teas maintain their best flavor for only four to six months. The reality of the tea bag industry is that by the time the tea bag reaches the customer's cup, it can often be over six months old from the time it was grown and brewed.
To combat this, some specialty tea companies now offer whole-leaf teas in large bags or pyramid-shaped tea bags. These new offerings allow them to sell the same tea in a bag as those found loose in tea shops.
Tétique organic teas are carefully and professionally crafted, ensuring that they reach you with all the intensity of their flavor, aroma, and all their properties. Organic tea is available in loose tea , tea bags, and in different packs and formats, so you can find your perfect organic tea .
