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A fine cup of tea can contribute greatly to well-being and provide an energy boost. However, tea, like coffee, is often misunderstood. Often, inferior parts of tea leaves are processed into tea bags, and the tea is prepared incorrectly. However, tea is just as dependent on a high-quality base product and proper preparation. That's why at Süssmund, you only get carefully selected, exquisite tea leaves from sustainable cultivation and instructions for optimal preparation. Discover the exciting and beneficial world of tea with Süssmund.

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The mountainous province of Sikkim is located in northeastern India, nestled between Bhutan, Tibet, and Nepal in the eastern foothills of the Himalayas. The entire region has converted its entire agriculture to organic farming over several years. Since then, tea from Sikkim has been considered among the purest and most sustainable teas in India.

Compared to neighboring Darjeeling, tea from Sikkim is less well-known, but its flavor is all the more unique. The Temi Tea Garden's land offers optimal conditions for tea cultivation thanks to its intact ecosystem. This deliciously fragrant, floral black tea captivates with its exciting notes of muscat grape, which gives it its name.

Preparation recommendation

Brewing ratio: 2g tea to 150ml water

Water temperature: 85°C

Time: 1 - 2 minutes

Infusions: 2+

Black tea 2nd Flush Muscatel from India

€16.90

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Soothing green tea & velvety oolong tea

Green tea is one of the most popular teas and has an invigorating effect thanks to its caffeine. During the production of green tea, the oxidation of the enzymes is interrupted by heat shortly after harvest, thus slowing it down. This keeps the dried tea leaves green and fresh. The flavor of green tea is therefore somewhat more delicate and sweet than black tea.

The Kinezuka family's organically grown green tea comes from the Shizuoka region of Japan. The lowlands of the Oi River delta near the Pacific coast boast a particularly mild climate that favors tea cultivation. Far from hectic urban centers, the family is dedicated entirely to organic tea cultivation. A truly unique green tea that combines the renowned freshness of a Japanese Sencha green tea with minimal caffeine.

Oolong tea is the most popular type of tea in China and Taiwan. Oolong tea falls somewhere between green and black tea, as the tea leaves are picked later in the spring than green tea and are partially oxidized. As a result, oolong tea develops more complex flavors than green tea and has a slightly softer and sweeter taste than black tea. Our oolong tea comes from Pinglin in the New Taipei region of Taiwan and impresses with its juicy sweetness and, after several infusions, with green, floral notes.

Invigorating black tea from Malawi and India

Black tea is particularly popular and is often drunk as a coffee substitute. Black tea is produced by carefully fermenting the tea leaves after harvesting. Oxidation causes the tea leaves to wilt and turn dark. The fermentation process is further enhanced by rolling the tea leaves. This breaks down the cell walls of the tea leaves, allowing oxygen to react more effectively with the enzymes in the tea leaves. Once the natural ripening process is complete, the tea leaves are dried at 80-90 degrees Celsius. The result is a strong, tart, malty tea. We have added two excellent black teas to our range.

Firstly, from the Satemwa Tea Estate, the oldest in Malawi. The tea plants grow here in an idyllic landscape on Thyolo Mountain in the south of the country. The tea leaves are harvested at the optimal time and then blended according to variety. This ensures consistent tea quality and increases complexity.

We also present a rare black tea from the Temi Tea Garden in Sikkim, a neighboring region of Darjeeling. This region in northeastern India has converted all its agricultural land to organic farming over the years. This results in a particularly high level of biodiversity and species diversity in Sikkim. Here, in the eastern foothills of the Himalayas, there are particularly good growing conditions for exceptional teas. The 2nd Flush Muscatel is a result of this and is characterized by its aroma of muscat grapes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should you pay attention to when buying tea?

Tea faces similar social and environmental challenges as coffee. Conventional production often involves the use of pesticides and herbicides during cultivation, which harm the environment, workers, and consumers. Workers' wages and working conditions are often precarious and exploitative. Furthermore, tea bags often contain artificial flavors, bleaching agents, or microplastics. Therefore, the origin, quality, and sustainability of tea should be considered just as carefully as coffee.

To meet these demands, we cooperate with the Rare Tea Company and Rami Tea, who are committed to the principles of sustainable tea cultivation.

What is the difference between black tea and green tea?

Like coffee, tea grows in remote tropical and subtropical regions at varying altitudes. Both teas are derived from the same plant, Camellia sinensis.

With black tea, the tea leaves undergo a natural fermentation process after harvesting. Oxidation alters the enzymes in the tea leaves, causing them to turn dark. The fermentation process is intensified by rolling the tea leaves, which are then dried.

Green tea, on the other hand, is exposed to high temperatures shortly after harvest to slow the fermentation of the enzymes in the tea leaves. In Japan, this is often done with hot steam in large drums. In China, however, it is traditionally done in very hot cast-iron pans. This keeps the tea leaves a beautiful green and doesn't darken like black tea.

How does the taste of black and green tea differ?

Due to the ongoing oxidation, the tea leaves in black tea darken, resulting in a more intense and bitter flavor. Green tea, on the other hand, tastes milder, more delicate, and more vegetal than black tea due to the interruption of the fermentation process.

Is there a difference in the caffeine content of green tea and black tea?

The caffeine content of tea depends on the type of tea plant, the climatic conditions, and how long the tea plant has been growing. Due to further processing, black tea tends to have slightly more caffeine than green tea. However, depending on the growing region and quality, there are also green teas that contain more caffeine than black tea.

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