Did you know that a single tea bag can release billions of plastic particles into your cup? On average, tea drinkers consume about 5 grams of these harmful particles per week, which can lead to long-term health issues. At Premier's Tea, we have devised a solution to ensure that our teas are free from plastic and artificial materials. Learn about Premier's tea processing techniques and discover how our commitment to quality produces healthy and delicious teas.

At Premier's Tea, our team is dedicated to bringing you the finest Indian tea leaves, ensuring they are free from dust, fiber, wooden splinters, stones, sand, glass, ferrous particles, paper, plastics, and even dead insects. Our state-of-the-art cleaning units, imported from Japan, ensure that all our leaves undergo Premier's stringent cleaning processes. These units clean and process our teas to guarantee purity, safety, and flavor. Our harvesters and processors take care at every step, from farm to cup, to maintain the highest standards of purity and taste.

Quality tea starts with careful growing and plucking. Unlike many companies that rely on machine-picking, Premier's only uses hand-picked leaves from the right climates. Hand-picking ensures that only the correct part of the bud ends up in your cup, avoiding the small, flavorless plant ends. Harvesting at the right time of the year is also crucial. The terms 'first flush' and 'second flush' on tea packaging indicate when the tea was harvested. First flush tea, picked in late winter to spring, is considered the best, while second flush tea, harvested in summer, is also delicious.

Once plucked, the leaves undergo a process called withering. During withering, leaves dry out under controlled temperatures and humidity, reducing their water content by half. This step is essential for the later stages of tea processing.

Withered leaves are easier to oxidize. The enzymes released during withering break down unwanted compounds. Exposure to oxygen triggers chemical reactions that enhance the tea's freshness and flavor. Oxidation also determines the type of tea produced. Black teas like English Breakfast, Assam, and Darjeeling are fully oxidized, while green teas have minimal oxidation past withering.

Fixation stops oxidation at the desired level. This is done by heating the tea leaves, which denatures the enzymes and prevents further oxidation. This step is essential for green and herbal teas, while black teas are already fully oxidized. The leaves are then dried, either by laying them in the sun or using roasters for an additional smoky flavor.

By ensuring pure and untainted tea leaves, Premier's Tea offers significant health benefits and a superior flavor experience. Our teas are rich and full-bodied, with all-natural flavors enhancing our black and green teas. Whether you prefer a peach infusion or chai, you can expect the finest quality from Premier's Tea.