🍃 Mamati Green tea is produced in the mountainous village of Mamati in Guria, Western Georgia, using locally cultivated tea leaves. The leaves are handpicked starting in May, ensuring quality control of the raw material and selecting only the appropriate leaves. The harvested leaves undergo rapid thermal processing (fixation), followed by rolling, and finally drying at controlled temperatures.

🌱 Variety and leaf selection: Mamati green tea is a high-quality natural plant product made from carefully selected leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, grown in Georgia's humid subtropical environment. Leaves are picked according to premium standards - two leaves and one bud. These ecological conditions - fertile soil, high humidity, and the influence of the Black Sea climate - create favorable conditions for tea cultivation and determine the product’s stable organoleptic properties.

⚙️ Technology: The production process follows traditional green tea techniques aimed at preserving the natural chemical composition of the leaves. Freshly picked leaves undergo thermal processing to stop oxidation and maintain their natural green color and bioactive compounds. Afterwards, the leaves are shaped, gently rolled, and dried at controlled temperatures, ensuring product consistency and flavor clarity.

💨 Fixation (de-fermentation): The fixation process quickly stops oxidation (0–5% fermentation) using steam to preserve color and flavor. Leaves are exposed to high-pressure steam for approximately 30–60 seconds, softening them slightly, retaining their bright green color, and creating fresh, grassy aromas.

🌀 Leaf rolling: Rolling gently breaks the cell walls of the leaves to activate flavor, aroma, and extraction. Humidity is controlled during rolling to prevent damage or mold, while the final shape determines the tea’s visual appearance and taste.

🌡️ Drying: Drying is carried out at 100°C with 3–6% moisture content, ideally preserving the results of the fixation process.

🍂 Appearance: Dry leaves are twisted or rolled, ranging from light green to emerald green.

🍵 Infusion color: The brewed tea typically ranges from transparent golden to light green tones.

👃 Organoleptic profile: Characterized by grassy, light floral, and roasted hazelnut notes.

👅 Taste: Mamat green tea has a soft, low-tannin, and harmonious flavor. It is milder and less astringent than Chinese green teas, with a sweet finish and minimal bitterness, while retaining vegetal sweetness, making it suitable and pleasant for daily consumption.

🧪 Chemical composition: Green tea is rich in polyphenols (especially catechins), providing significant antioxidant properties. It also contains caffeine, amino acids, and various bioactive components that create its distinctive aroma and taste profile.

✔️ Polyphenols: 24–36% – strong antioxidants that help reduce oxidative stress and support cell health. Higher polyphenol content indicates higher quality green tea with stronger protective benefits for the immune system and metabolism.

✔️ Catechins (EGCG, ECG, EGC): 8–12% – a subgroup of polyphenols that support fat reduction, inflammation regulation, and cardiovascular health.

✔️ Amino acids: 3–5% – L-theanine provides a calming yet alert effect, promotes mental clarity, reduces stress, and balances caffeine’s stimulating effects.

✔️ Caffeine content: 20–35 mg per 100 ml of infusion – providing mild, sustained energy without nervousness.

✔️ Moisture content: ≤6% – ensures proper leaf preservation and maintains tea quality during storage.

✔️ Ash content: 4–7% – reflects the total mineral content of the tea and the healthy conditions of the soil.

✔️ Essential oils: 0.4–0.6% – contribute to natural aroma and flavor, creating a more fragrant infusion.

✔️ Protein and minerals: 1–2% – add nutritional value and supply the body with trace elements.

🏞️ Quality factors: Altitude, rainfall (2000–2500 mm/year), and Black Sea humidity create unique growth conditions.

☑️ Summary: Cleanliness, humidity, and temperature control are maintained at every stage of production, ensuring consistent product quality and preserving natural flavor. The green tea contains no artificial additives, dyes, or flavorings.

🏞️ Grown in the serene, emerald hills of Western Georgia, Mamati green tea reflects a landscape shaped by mist, mountain air, and generations of careful hands. Each leaf carries the calm rhythm of nature and the enduring confidence of a tea tradition preserved over time, making it ideal for energetic mornings, attentive afternoons, or peaceful evenings. Its clean, nuanced aroma allows it to be enjoyed alone or with light pastries, transforming everyday moments into a refined experience.