Green tea by SUNNY BLADES

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Green tea’s biggest producer is China, also where it originated.

Frazier farms market is a farm in San Diego that produces green tea.

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Green tea needs warm and humid climates, with acidic soils.

It takes 2-3 years from seed to harvest before the leaves are ready.

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The leaves are harvested in the spring or early summer.

In the first 24 hours of the harvest, the leaves need to be processed and then heat treated, then go through a long process to make the leaves into a powder.

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It is often packed loosely, in paper cartons, or tea bags.

The tea stays good for about a year after opening.

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Green tea is often put in soup, or the powder is sprinkled on top of the soup.

It was initially used in Buddhist temples for health benefits and meditation, then evolved into a luxury beverage enjoyed by Japan’s wealthy.

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It has antioxidants, and vitamins that can benefit your body.

Green tea is said to help fight cancer causing inflammation, stops strokes and heart disease, lowers blood sugar, provides energy, and helps with weight loss.