Amanzi Tea Selection Learn more about your favorite teas!
White Tea
Region: China
Body: Light / Delicate
Palette: Soft and subtle - Honey- or nectar-like flavor giving a hint of sweetness
Caffeine: Very low - 4%
(compared with coffee)
Health benefits:
- Has anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties
- Very high level of anti-oxidants (15x green tea)
- Has anti-aging properties
- Great for stress relief
Green Tea
Region: China and Japan
Body: Light to medium
Palette: Freshly cut grass, earthy tones, and a woody aroma
Caffeine: Very low - 6%
(compared with coffee)
Health benefits:
- Contains theanine, a mood-enhancing substance
- Believed to help prevent cancer
- Helps maintain mental alertness
- Helps weight loss and cholesterol levels
- Has anti-aging properties
Oolong Tea
Region: Taiwan, South East China
Body: Medium
Palette: Notes of roasted nuts and earthy flavors
Caffeine: Low - 12%
(compared with coffee)
Health benefits:
- Helps to achieve weight loss
- Helps lower cholesterol levels
Black Tea
Region: China, India, Sri Lanka, and Kenya
Body: Medium to full
Palette:
- Brisk, rich, and strong flavors
- Great served with milk
Caffeine: Moderate - 25%
(compared with coffee)
Health benefits:
- Ability to energize both body and mind
- Very high level of anti-oxidants (15x green tea)
- Helps to lower blood pressure
- Helps reduce hardening of arteries
Rooibos Tea
Region: South Africa
Body: Light to medium
Palette: Mild and floral
Caffeine: None - 0%
(compared with coffee)
Health benefits:
- Good for skin complexion
- Rich in anti-aging properties
- Relieves allergies and headaches
- Eases insomnia, irritability, and hyper-tension
- Helps digestion
Yerba Mate Tea
Region: Central America, Uruguay, Brazil, and Argentina
Body: Mild
Palette: Mature flavor
Caffeine: Moderate - 45%
(compared with coffee)
Health benefits:
- Safely increases energy level
- Improves mood, helps those suffering from depression
- Helps with weight loss
Herbal Tea
Region: Various regions; depending on the herbs, these teas can come anywhere from Albania to Zimbabwe
Body: Mild and light
Palette: Herbal tisanes vary greatly in taste and flavor. Each selection will have its own particular palette.
Caffeine: None - 0%
(compared with coffee)
Health benefits:
- Good source of vitamins and minerals
- Other benefits vary depending on tea selected