🌱 About the Product: Mamati Black Tea from Guria is a high-quality authentic Georgian black tea produced in the mountainous village of Mamati in the Guria region. With more than a century of production tradition and the practices of local farmers, it reflects the unique influence of Guria’s subtropical climate, fertile soil, and clean mountain air.

🍃 Variety and Leaf Picking: Mamati Black Tea is a high-quality natural plant product made from selected leaves of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis), cultivated in Georgia’s humid subtropical environment. Harvesting follows premium standards — two leaves and one bud. Such ecological conditions — fertile soil, high humidity, and the influence of the Black Sea climate — create a favorable environment for tea cultivation and determine the stable organoleptic properties of the product.

⚙️ Technology: For the production process we use orthodox technology, meaning that freshly picked leaves undergo natural withering, after which they are rolled. Rolling initiates the fermentation process, and after it is completed, the leaves are dried at specific temperatures, ensuring product stability and the formation of color and aroma.

🫖 Withering: Freshly harvested tea leaves are placed on withering racks or tables where their physical preparation takes place. The process lasts approximately 12–18 hours at a temperature of 18–25°C with air circulation of 0.5–1 m/s. During this time, leaf moisture decreases from about 60–65% to around 55%, which softens the leaves and makes them elastic, preparing them for the next stages.

🥢 Leaf Rolling: After withering, the leaves are placed in rolling machines (rollers) where they are pressed and twisted, partially breaking the cell walls and initiating enzymatic oxidation. The process lasts approximately 30–60 minutes at an ambient temperature of 20–25°C, with leaf moisture at about 55%. As a result, the leaves acquire the characteristic twisted shape of black tea and begin releasing aromatic compounds and essential oils.

🧪 Fermentation: After rolling, the tea leaves are spread in thin layers on fermentation surfaces where enzymatic oxidation takes place. The process is carried out at approximately 20–30°C with 90–95% relative humidity and lasts about 2–4 hours. During this period, the leaf color changes from green to copper-brown, forming the dark color, aroma, and flavor characteristic of black tea.

🔥 Drying: After fermentation, the leaves enter drying machines where they are dried at 90–110°C for about 20–30 minutes. Moisture decreases to 3–5%. This process stops oxidation and stabilizes the color and aroma, ensuring a pleasant fragrance, rich taste, and long shelf life.

🌿 Leaf Appearance: The dry leaves range from dark brown to deep black and feature a well-twisted, elegant structure, highlighting the tea’s high quality and visual appeal.

🍵 Infusion Color: The infusion of Mamati Black Tea ranges from transparent amber to a rich dark copper color depending on steeping time and dosage, demonstrating the natural intensity of the tea, the synergy of essential oils and phenolic compounds, and creating the visual impression characteristic of black tea.

🌸 Aroma Profile: Georgian black tea is characterized by a rich, smooth, and full aroma. It combines malty notes with light honey and roasted nut tones, often accompanied by subtle earthy or floral nuances that add depth and complexity to the tea’s structure.

👅 Taste: Mamati Black Tea features a soft, harmonious flavor with honey-like and lightly earthy notes, balanced tannins, and a rich flavor profile, making it a well-rounded and gently intense beverage.

💪 Functional Characteristics: Mamati Black Tea is rich in polyphenolic compounds that enhance its antioxidant properties and support the body’s defense mechanisms, cardiovascular health, reduction of inflammation, and stabilization of energy and alertness through the combination of caffeine and L-theanine. It also supports metabolic processes and the stability of general biological functions.

🧬 Polyphenols: They account for approximately 20–30% of the dry weight and mainly originate from oxidized catechins. They are responsible for the infusion’s clear amber color, slightly enhance bitterness, and simultaneously provide significant antioxidant protection.

🍂 Tannins: The tannin content in black tea is lower than average, creating a smooth mouthfeel with minimal astringency. Tannins provide structure and depth to the infusion.

🧪 Amino Acids: They make up about 2–4%, including L-theanine, which helps create a gentle sweetness, promotes calmness and mental concentration, reduces stress, and gives the tea a mild relaxing effect.

⚡ Caffeine: The caffeine content in black tea is approximately 2.5–4.0%. It is released gradually, providing stable and gentle stimulation, energy, and alertness without causing nervous irritation.

🌺 Aromatic Compounds: They account for approximately 0.02–0.05% (linalool, geraniol, benzaldehyde). These compounds are responsible for the refined floral and light fruity notes in the infusion, with hints of peach or nut.

🧂 Mineral Content: Approximately 4–6%, mainly potassium (K), magnesium (Mg), and manganese (Mn). These minerals improve the clarity and structure of the infusion and positively influence the stability of flavor and aroma.

☕ Brewing Parameters: For traditional black tea it is recommended to use water at approximately 95–100 °C and steep for 3–5 minutes, using 2–2.5 g of tea leaves per 200 ml of water.

🍰 Usage and Pairing: Black tea can usually be enjoyed in the morning, afternoon, or evening, and it can also be paired with desserts or sweets.

✅ Certification and Quality: The product does not have official organic certification, but it is entirely produced under natural conditions and processed without pesticides or flavorings, ensuring its natural origin and high quality.

📦 Packaging and Shelf Life: Mamati Black Tea is supplied in food-grade packaging designed to protect aroma, color, and freshness. When stored in a cool, dry, and light-protected environment, the shelf life of the product is 3 years.

🌟 Summary: Mamati is a genuine Georgian black tea that combines traditional production technology, unique terroirs, and a rich organoleptic profile that perfect every cup. Therefore, order now so you do not miss the unique opportunity to enjoy the pure power of nature and the truly distinctive taste of Georgian tea! ☕🍃