Even sellers often cannot answer the question of how GABA tea differs from ordinary tea, what its taste looks like, and how to brew tea properly. In the article, we will answer these and other questions, explain why tea is so strangely called, and which has an effect on the human body.
GABA tea: the story of the appearance on the shelves
This tea got its strange name from the English abbreviation, short for gamma-aminobutyric acid. This substance is involved in the work of the brain, enhances blood circulation, increases the potential of neurons and has a stimulating effect on the brain of mammals, and hence the human being. This substance was first synthesized in 1960, but unlike it, GABA tea itself contains gamma-aminobutyric acid. This tea can be considered young, since the technology for its preparation was developed only in 1987 in Japan by a group of scientists working to study the effects of gamma-aminobutyric acid on brain activity. The discovery was made at the Tianjin Zhi National Center for the Study of Tea Properties. Two years later, tea went on sale in Japan, but was not exported or produced in other places. In 2001, Chinese scientists in the course of research proved the positive effect of tea.
Its price then was not very high, but it remained an exclusive product. After the discovery of technology in Japan, production began in Taiwan, where the technology was improved and refined. After some time, Chinese GABA tea appeared, which is currently the most common. It is mainly represented on the market.
Cooking process
Despite the fact that Thai tea is considered the highest quality , the stages of its production are almost the same everywhere. So, in the production process, the leaves are subjected to vacuum treatment, that is, without oxygen. For ten hours, the leaf languishes in containers with nitrogen under anaerobic conditions. As a result of such exposure, a lot of aminobutyric acid is formed in the sheet. It is a neurotransmitter with unique properties. It provides interaction between brain cells and is usually produced in the body without the use of additional stimulants. But poor nutrition, stress, high mental stress, smoking and exposure to alcohol block the synthesis of this acid, as a result of which the rate of brain reactions decreases.
The main symptoms of aminobutyric acid deficiency are apathy, reluctance to do whatever, depressive states. GABA tea has been produced in Taiwan for more than twenty years, and all business is in state hands. The price depends not only on the variety, but also on the amount of aminobutyric acid in the leaf.
The main properties of aminobutyric acid
According to research, the main properties of aminobutyric acid are somehow related to the activation of neural connections in the brain. Among them:
- increased metabolism of brain cells;
- disposal of excess glucose, the removal of toxins and breakdown products from the brain;
- increasing the speed and productivity of thought processes;
- restoration of cerebral circulation in functional disorders.
All this makes GABA tea one of the most useful products for people whose activities are related to mental work and heavy loads. It is recommended to drink it to students and schoolchildren during the exam period, as well as to people after forty years to maintain the productivity of thinking.
Tea effect
Numerous studies conducted in Japan, Taiwan, and China have confirmed the previously formulated hypothesis. So, it was found that GABA tea, whose effect has been questioned for a long time, really eliminates many health problems. So, there is a powerful stimulation of the brain , due to which all organs and systems begin to work better. Tinnitus and headaches caused by insufficient blood supply to the brain disappear, memory and concentration are increased.
This is a consequence of the increased activity of neurons that GABA tea provokes. Its properties can be listed further. So, it was revealed that it contributes to the normalization of pressure and has pronounced antispasmodic properties. An interesting property is to remove the hangover syndrome and normalize sleep. This tea can be recommended for women of reproductive and menopausal age. In the former, it facilitates premenstrual syndrome, in the latter, it contributes to the normalization of hormonal levels during and before menopause.
The peculiarity of GABA tea is that, stimulating the brain, it does not have side effects like coffee and other caffeine-based stimulants. However, this is not a drug, so you should not give up traditional medicines.
How to brew tea
Tea parties in our country and in the homeland of this drink are significantly different. It is considered normal for us to brew tea in cups or to pour it immediately after boiling water has been added to the teapot . However, this is wrong. The answer to the question of how to brew tea depends on whether the variety in front of you is green or red. This determines the degree of fermentation.
Technology for brewing green and red GABA tea
In the first case, it is exactly the same as when brewing oolong. Green tea is never filled with boiling water at all, since in this case all the nutrients in the tea leaf are destroyed. After boiling, the water should stand for a while and cool to 85-90 degrees. For 200 ml of tea leaves in the teapot, a tablespoon of dry leaf is enough. The first portion of hot water is poured and immediately drained. This process is called flushing. After it, for a couple of minutes, the tea “breathes” without a lid and then the water is poured again. After 10 seconds, the tea is poured into cups. In our country, it is customary to leave a little water so that the tea leaves become stronger. This is not true. Ideally, all the water in the teapot should be distributed in cups. During the next tea party, the tea leaf is again filled with water, but the brewing time is increased by 15 seconds. Quality tea is brewed up to 10 times, and each time it will be a different drink.
Those who are looking for the answer to the question of how to brew tea of a different type can breathe a sigh of relief. Red GABA is brewed in the usual and traditional way, while the first water is also drained, and the tea also breathes. The difference is that the first upholding does not last ten seconds, but ten minutes. For such tea, the price is often lower than for green. After that, tea can be poured into cups or in another container, for example, in a thermos, if you plan a long trip. The cost of 100 g, depending on the variety, ranges from 600 to 2000 rubles.
Recognizable taste and aroma
A person who has tried GABA tea at least once will never forget its taste. It slightly resembles the taste of a fruit broth, and its color, depending on the type of tea, ranges from golden to reddish.
A distinctive feature is a slight sourness. She should not be too strong. This indicates non-compliance with production rules or low quality of raw materials. Despite the fact that it is customary to drink tea with sugar, lemon and other spices, GABA is drunk without all this. Any seasonings can change or even neutralize the original unique taste and a long finish.
Better to try once than read a hundred times
GABA tea, reviews of which are mostly positive, can be called a product that everyone should try. People who drink it regularly confirm the conclusions of scientists and say that they feel more cheerful, and their memory has improved significantly after a month of regular tea parties.
By the way, Taiwanese businessmen consider it good practice to serve GABA tea at the negotiations, believing that only concentration, concentration and calm can lead to a productive flow of negotiations. The relaxation that the process of tea drinking provides is combined with increased sharpness of thinking, which positively affects the speed and decision-making mechanism.