Tea Education — Cold brew tea

What does GABA stand for and what is it about? GABA stands for Gama-AminoButyric Acid, the main inhibitory neurotransmitter in the developmentally mature mammalian central nervous system. It can be naturally produced in plants and animals. For example, GABA can be found in the seed, root, and tissue fluid of beans, and ginseng. In animals, GABA can mostly be found in the nervous system tissue, and its principal role is reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system. What are GABA health benefits? Studies showed that GABA not only has a relaxation effect but also helps decrease anxiety (Abdou et al.,...

As the weather gets warmer, nothing is more refreshing than taking a glass of cold brew tea out of the refrigerator to enjoy a soothing moment during summertime. What is cold brew tea (cold steep tea)? Cold brew tea is tea liquor made by using a long steeping method in cold water. The cold water is usually room temperature mineral water or filtered water (not to be confused with iced water). There is a wide range of loose tea leaves which are suitable for making cold brew tea: green tea, white tea, and oolong tea with varying steeping times. Highly...