Tea

Tea – a very special drink!

"The custom of pouring hot water over aromatic leaves is ancient. Legends about its origins vary: For example, it is said that Emperor Chen Nung heated water under a tree as early as 2737 BC. During this time, a gust of wind caused some of the tree's leaves to fall down, straight into the boiling liquid. The emperor drank this fragrant, amber-colored water, was delighted by its unique taste, and from then on taught his people to make tea from the leaves of the tea bush (Camellia sinensis). For the Indians, however, tea comes from Bengal. According to their legend, Bodhidharma, who spread Buddhism in China, meditated in front of a rock face for nine years. When he fell asleep from exhaustion, he was so angry at this human weakness when he woke up that he cut off both his eyelids and threw them on the ground. They took root, and a bush with green leaves grew from each eyelid. Bodhidharma tasted it, his tiredness disappeared, and he felt miraculously strengthened.” – explains the author Doris Iding in “Tea – Sweet Dew of Heaven” in the magazine YOGA AKTUELL. In another article (“Tea. A delicate leaf with a great effect” from YOGA AKTUELL SPECIAL No. 4 it even says: “Like no other drink, tea gives people a deep experience of mental harmony and physical purity. In spiritual traditions it is particularly valued because it teaches us mindfulness and silence and brings us back to ourselves. Health-conscious people love it because it contains a variety of healing and health-promoting components, increases concentration and simply tastes good. Due to its variety, there is something for every taste. You just have to be curious enough to experience what a small plant has in store.”

Interesting Facts about Tea

"The variety of tea varieties arises from the different climatic conditions in the respective growing areas and from different processing methods. The tea plant is a very delicate plant that reacts very sensitively to climatic changes. A good harvest can only be expected if the hours of sunshine and the moisture supply from dew or rain are precisely balanced. The growing area is therefore an important criterion for the taste of the tea. But the size and manufacturing method of the tea leaf also have a major influence on the aroma," writes Doris Iding. This refers to the tea plant (Thea), from which black tea, green tea and white tea are made.

Black tea
In contrast to green tea, black tea is completely fermented.

Green tea
In contrast to black tea, green tea contains more vitamin C and vitamin A. These substances are largely lost in black tea through fermentation.

White tea
In addition to green and black tea, there is a rarity on the market: white tea. In China, it is considered a rare luxury because only the buds and possibly the top two leaves are used for this tea. White tea contains little acid, is very mild and digestible, and is therefore also suitable for people with a sensitive stomach.

Red bush / rooibos
Rooibos tea is valued for its unique taste, which has subtle vanilla or caramel-like notes and is otherwise difficult to compare. Slightly sweet and at the same time refreshing, it has won the favor of tea drinkers all over the world, but is also enjoyed by many who are not actually tea fans. In addition to its taste advantages, rooibos is recommended for its notable ingredients. Its high content of iron, zinc, calcium, copper, magnesium, fluoride and other minerals and trace elements, as well as substances such as carotenoids and flavonoids, as well as quercetin, which has antispasmodic, calming and allergy-friendly properties and also stimulates serotonin production, make it a natural health elixir.

Spiced tea
Spiced teas are particularly popular on cold winter days because they give the body a feeling of pleasant warmth with ginger, cinnamon, cloves, fennel and anise. They have an intense taste and stimulate the juices, making them a delicious way to end a sumptuous meal.

Herbal tea and fruit tea
In addition to tea from the tea plant, there are of course herbal teas and fruit teas in a wide variety of versions. These play a particularly important role in the ALLBIO range and are represented in numerous varieties!

Organic tea in delicious varieties

Organic teas from classics (organic black tea, organic green tea, local organic fruit teas) to many exotic tea creations are united “under one roof” in the diverse ALLBIO range. Here you will find organic tea enjoyment from A to Z – and even unusual surprises such as the visually magical “blooming teas”.

Here are two examples of labels from the wide range of organic teas at ALLBIO:

Sonnentor is a guarantee for organic teas of the highest quality

Sonnentor's teas are based on unadulterated naturalness, finely tuned recipes based on ancient herbal knowledge, and the love and care with which the organic farmers selected as suppliers cultivate the tea. The founder of Sonnentor realized his vision of an organic brand with a focus on exquisite teas at the age of 23. Several decades have passed since then, during which Sonnentor has always remained true to its concept and values ​​and has been able to win over organic farmers all over the world to work with it. This has resulted in a variety of teas, each of which uses ingredients from the best specialists. For this, Sonnentor is highly valued by tea connoisseurs and organic fans.

Organic tea from Hari Tea

Even the early yogis of long ago, who developed a subtle empathy for the fruits of nature and their effects on people, had knowledge of particularly digestible recipes and how these affect well-being and energy levels. The makers behind Hari Tea rely on this wealth of experience, which has been passed down orally but is known only to a few people today. They have chosen promising names for their teas such as "Aha! I understand!", "Every moment is young," or "Mystery of Desire."

... And these are just two of the many top labels that are represented in our organic tea range!