Since ‘ancient times’ the Chinese
have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea – there are claims that drinking green tea
can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers and it’s also supposed to be
beneficial in aiding those with rheumatoid arthritis, high cholesterol levels
and impaired immune functions.
It’s a diuretic, an astringent and a rich source
of antioxidants that fight free radicals; it can aid weight loss, prevent
dental cavities, prevent symptoms of colds and flu and may also be help treat
genital warts… but I don't care about any of this – I drink it because it
tastes good!
At least, the good stuff prepared
correctly does!
You may be able to tell that I am ‘a
bit’ of a tea snob. I rarely have tea when I’m dining out as so few places
(even those with Michelin stars) serve high quality teas and even when they do,
so few places know know how to prepare them.
My favourite tea and one that I stock up on when
in Singapore (or have shipped to me between visits) is TWG’s Japanese Gyokuro Samurai (Order code: T800).
The largest in the world, TWG Tea’s
collection numbers well over 1,000 different single-estate, fine harvests and
exclusive tea blends from all of the tea-producing countries.
TWG's may be my teas of choice at home but somehow they taste better when enjoyed at one of their Tea Salons, especially when
followed by some of their macarons (I also have a weakness for macarons – see here).
As you would expect, TWG macarons are flavoured with
their teas. On this visit I selected: Earl Grey Fortune & Chocolate; 1837
Black Tea & Blackcurrant; Lemon Bush Tea; Grand Wedding Tea, Passion Fruit
& Coconut and Matcha Green Tea.
During my visits to Singapore I have
visited all eight of TWG’s Tea Salons and Boutiques but it’s their ‘TWG
Tea on the Bridge’ at Marina Bay Sands that is my favourite as I like to watch the boats going
up and down on the faux canal.
On this visit I thought I’d treat myself and
ordered a pot of beautifully subtle fresh, flowery Yellow Tea Buds from Szechwan, China (T600), one of
their most rare and expensive harvests. (The only other occasion where I’ve had
Yellow Tea was at The
Fat Duck… it’s really quite special.) I bought 100g back with me that
should see me through for a while.
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Yup all people drink it just because of the taste but the worse thing is that on the other hand it cause you genital warts. what is a wart
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