Java Green Tea PS Sunda Purwa

Java Green Tea 'PS' Sunda Purwa

Despite the fact that Java and Sumatra are well known for their production of black teas, our Java Green Tea Pekoe Souchong “ Sunda Purwa”, is an excellent, deeep, green tea. Grown on the Ciwidey Esate, Bandung which has a tropical highland, rainforest, monsoon climate due to the high elevation. The humidity makes for perfect growing conditions.

Type of Tea- Green Loose Tea

Origin- Ciwidey Estate, Bandung, West Java.

Altitude- 700 meters above sea level.

Leaf Grade- Pekoe.

Brewing Guide- Best brewed for 2-3 mins with water 75-80 degrees.

How to Serve- Best served as it is or with a slice or honey or lemon.

Tasting Notes- A full-bodied with strong grassy notes which still holds a lot of body and flavour once infused more than once. This is a hearty green tea with has an enjoyable flavour.

Colour in Cup- Golden Yellow Liquor.

Pack sizes available- 50g, 125g, 250g, 500g, 1 Kilo. We pack everything fresh to order, nothing is off the shelf ! We pack all our teas in a unique material which combines card and foil, regarded as the best for retaining freshness and quality.

Storage- Store in an airtight container away from heat, sunlight or strong smells.

Health Benefits- The antioxidant; polyphenol that is found in green tea can reduce the effects of estrogen on the body, stopping the stimulation growth of cancerous cells in the breast, ovaries and uterus. It can also reduce the effects of Endometriosis and Fibrocystic Breasts.

Advice on tea you might like- Gunpowder Pinhead Green Tea or Lanxi Mao Feng Green Tea

History- The Dutch East Indies Company established tea plantations in the mid- 18th century and grew mainly black tea, using seeds the seeds of Chinese tea bushes. However, they did not flourish and Assamese plants were brought over to take their place. The production of commercial green tea on the island has only been introduced since the 1980s and previously has been mainly consumed locally.