Gaba Tea 310
Kinezuka Organic

GABA Content

The tea farmer ensures that a high amount of GABA is reached through carefully selecting the leaves, as well as through the unique production process.

GABA, an Important Amino Acid

The natural amino acid GABA (γ-aminobutyric acid) is the most important chemical messenger in the central nervous system, acting as an inhibitory neurotransmitter.

GABA is found in varying amounts in certain foods and is also formed in the brain from glutamine. GABA green teas (up to 400mg/100g), tomatoes (up to about 60mg), sprouted rice, certain fermented foods, potatoes (16–60mg) and citrus fruits (10–23mg) contain particularly high amounts of this amino acid.

The production of a delicious GABA tea is truly a form of art. The Kinezuka tea farm succeeds like no other in producing a nutrient-rich tea with not only a high GABA concentration of over 300mg per 100g but also a delightful buttery aroma. Moreover, Kinezuka produces this high-quality tea in accordance with strict organic standards. Its founder, Toshiaki Kinezuka, credits the smooth, balanced flavour of the tea to his natural cultivation methods; he believes that it is not just the quality of the leaves that make a superior tasting tea but also the quality of the soil. In line with this philosophy, the Kinezuka family has conscientiously tended to its land and kept it in harmony with nature for decades. The tea's aroma and deeply relaxing character can be directly credited to the Kinezuka family's unique and holistic approach, which considers everything from harvesting methods to the natural environment of the terroir itself, located in Steonoya in Shizouka.

Single Origin

This tea is sourced exclusively from the above-mentioned tea plantation in Fujieda and is purchased directly from the farmer, Mr. Kinezuka.

Organic Certification

Brewing Guide

2 heaped teaspoons per 200–300ml water (70°C).

For a mild, relaxing tea: steep for 30 seconds
For a strong, stimulating tea: steep for 3 minutes

Packaging

Packaged for us by the farmer in high-quality, airtight, resealable standing zipper pouches.

Recommended Teapot

The ideal teapot for GABA tea is a banko kyusu made from violet clay with a fine ceramic sieve. This type of clay teapot best brings out the umami flavour while reducing the bitterness of the tea. Alternatively, we recommend using a black tokoname kyusu due to its suitability for preparing all types of green tea.

Recommended Storage

A high-quality tea caddy made of cherry bark (solid wood, kabazaiku chazutsu) is ideal, though any airtight tea caddy with internal coating will suffice.

The purity of our formulas is important to us. This is why we have both our raw ingredients as well as our finished products extensively tested by independent laboratories to confirm purity and active ingredient content. Here, we have provided the results of some of the tests carried out on this product.

AMINO ACIDS

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