Teas in general are used to be considered as beverages having an excellent effect on our overall health. Still, GABA tea is something different, which really deserves a more detailed description. GABA is an amino acid (Gamma-amynobutric acid), that is produced naturally in the human brain and is a significant chemical component in teas as well. GABA is responsible for blocking certain neurotransmitters in the brain. Although it may sound unsettling at first, what it does in fact is a real benefit for our body and wellbeing: it increases alpha waves in the brain – the same signals are activated when you meditate – while decreases anxiety and sends messages to the central nervous system, that ultimately leads to lower stress levels and enhances the feeling of relaxation. Some studies found that GABA’s benefits also include stabilizing blood pressure, relieving pain, burning fat and treating insomnia.
The method used to process GABA tea comes from Japan. Tea leaves are processed under anaerobic conditions- that is without oxygen – which results in an increased level of GABA. In practice it means that tea masters wrap the tea leaves in a damp cloth for at least 10 hours and this step is responsible for the increase of this precious amino acid.
What makes our GABA tea so special is, that it does not come in the usual ball-shape form; instead, it is strip-shape which causes active ingredients and stimulants to be released more easily. This beautiful tea varietal is the creation of tea master Mrs. Li and tea farmer Mr. Chou.
GABA tea’s appearance is very similar to other fully oxidized black teas with a clear and golden-amberish coloured tea soup. The sweet and fruity aroma of the brew is followed by a buttery mouthfeel. Its taste notes are mainly dominated by the flavours of apple pie and cookies. GABA is the perfect companion after a stressful day: it can calm your nerves like no other tea would.
