Mother Nature always has our backs if we know where to look. Nowhere is this more evident than in a cup of GABA Oolong. It might seem counter-intuitive to reach for a cup of caffeinated tea when you are hoping to sleep or relax, but hear us out. There is so much more to GABA Oolong just beneath the surface!
Simply put, oolong teas are semi-oxidized, meaning that the tea leaf is not thoroughly oxidized like a black tea or unoxidized like a green one. Beyond that, oolongs are known for being artisanally produced, nuanced, complex, aromatic and very good for you! Similar to the way that famous wines originate from specific regions of France or Italy, for example, and are made from specific varietals, famous oolong teas come from exact regions of China or Taiwan and are made with exact varietals.
GABA oolong is not a traditionally famous Oolong. Rather, it is a modern invention invented by the Japanese in 1984. Realizing that the naturally occurring GABA in the tea leaf was highly desirable, they discovered a way to enhance it by flushing the leaf with nitrogen in an anaerobic process. The result was an incredibly delicious and mentally soothing tea.
GABA is a neurotransmitter that is naturally occurring in tea and is said to help relieve anxiety, promote sleep and even aid in digestion and weight loss. As previously mentioned, GABA is short for Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid. GABA naturally occurs in the human brain and is also naturally present within the tea plant. There is evidence to suggest that GABA can substantiate a sense of calm when ingested through tea. It is also believed to aid in sleep disorders, depression and anxiety, and to reduce overall stress levels. Our GABA Oolong tea is produced in Mingjian, Taiwan and has undergone a distinct oxidation process that supports the production of GABA within each tea leaf. Pretty spectacular, you say? We could not agree more!
Our organic GABA Oolong tea has been naturally processed from a floral, buttery, crowd-pleasing tea cultivar called Four Seasons. It is grown and processed by a tea master who is pioneering the practice of organic tea cultivation throughout Taiwan, bringing even more strength to the plants and health to the land. We could not be more pleased to offer this exquisite tea to you now!
There are many attributes of this tea already explored above, such as its stress-relieving and slumber-enhancing properties. The following are some additional ways it can help you:
Our organic GABA Oolong tea has been naturally processed from a floral, buttery, crowd-pleasing tea cultivar called Four Seasons. It is grown and processed by a tea master who is pioneering the practice of organic tea cultivation throughout Taiwan, bringing even more strength to the plants and health to the land. We could not be more pleased to offer this exquisite tea to you now!
Our Mingjian Oolong Tea is a panacea of health, a way to soothe your worries and a boon for your body! What is more to love? Now more than ever stress levels are reaching record-breaking highs, making NOW the ideal time to begin steeping tea. If we could recommend only one, this would be it. Beautiful to watch unfurl, delicious in the cup, soothing to the mind and protective for the body, our GABA Oolong offers you a cup of calm.