Emerald Lemon Ginger Background
In practice, most Darjeeling estates give little importance to the production of green tea. Those that do produce it tend to do so during the off-season during the monsoons. Arya, however, produces this jewel of a green tea during the peak season using its best AV2 clonal tea bushes. Emerald mingles the very delicate characteristics of a classic Darjeeling with those of a first rate China green.
Located in the foothills of the Himalayas of northeastern India, Darjeeling is renowned for producing the "Champagne of Black Teas". It is one of the four main tea growing regions in India and, at 6,000 feet, the highest in elevation. The Arya Estate (which means “respectable” or “best” in the Indian language) is a relatively small tea garden that was established in the eighteenth century by a group of Buddhist monks, whose original dwelling is preserved on the property to this day. It is fully certified organic and is strongly committed to environmental sustainability. The Estate actually has the distinction of having the first private hydro-power generator in Asia! As a small organic tea garden, Arya’s focus has always been on producing artisan teas of exceptional quality.
The use of ginger in Traditional Chinese Medicine dates back at least 2,500 years. It has been valued as especially as an effective digestive aid and nausea remedy. Human studies document its effectiveness in morning sickness, chemotherapy induced nausea, post-op nausea and motion sickness. Ginger is an anti-inflammatory and is valued as an aid in treating arthritis and rheumatic complaints. Lemon has historically been used in curing ills like indigestion, bad breath and sore throats. It is also an effective means of cleansing the overloaded digestive system.