🍃 Georgian White Tea — Terjola is a minimally processed specialty tea made primarily from the unopened buds and the first young leaves of Camellia sinensis plants cultivated in Georgia’s unique terroir 🌄. 🌱 Harvesting: Typically takes place in early spring, when the leaves are most tender and rich in amino acids, polyphenols, and essential oils 🧪🌸
🧾 📍Product type and origin: 🍃 Terjola White Tea — Original blend wild white tea, harvested from the forested hills of Terjola, Imereti region, western Georgia 🌄 — unique microclimate with rich soil 🌍, clean air 🌬️, and optimal humidity 💧 for premium tea cultivation.
⚙️ Processing Method: 🍃 Withering: Freshly plucked buds and leaves are carefully withered under natural airflow 🌬️ and mild conditions to gently reduce moisture and🔥 Drying: Leaves undergo delicate drying with minimal oxidation (typically <10%) without rolling, preserving their natural shape, silvery appearance ✨, and high antioxidant content.
👁️ Infusion Appearance: Pale liquor ranging from light golden to straw color.
👅 Flavor Characteristics: Soft, floral, lightly sweet with hints of honey 🍯 and meadow herbs 🌿, offering lingering freshness.
🧪 Chemical & Functional Properties: Terjola White Tea retains high levels of polyphenols, amino acids, and essential oils due to its minimal processing, giving it antioxidant and wellness-supporting properties.
🍃 Polyphenols (Catechins & Flavonoids): ~25–35% of dry weight
🧬 EGCG (Epigallocatechin gallate): Naturally present, contributing to antioxidant activity ✨
🧠 Amino Acids (including L-theanine): ~3–6% – supports calm focus and smooth taste 😌
☕ Caffeine: Low to moderate (15–30 mg per cup)
🌸 Essential Oils: Trace amounts – responsible for floral and herbal aroma
🍊 Vitamins: Vitamin C, B-complex (B1, B2, B3)
🪨 Minerals: Potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), manganese (Mn), zinc (Zn)
💧 Moisture Content (finished tea): ≤ 6%
⚪ Ash Content: ≤ 7%
💚 These elements contribute to the tea’s antioxidant capacity ✨, gentle stimulation ⚡, smooth mouthfeel 🍵, and overall wellness profile 🌿.
🌱 Key Benefits: Premium single-origin specialty tea, minimal processing preserves natural compounds, low astringency, smooth infusion, rich in antioxidants, organic and wild-harvested
📦 Product Packaging & Form: Loose leaf tea, original sealed packaging for freshness (30 g net weight) and suitable for: traditional brewing ☕ and premium tea service 🍃.