The Perfect Brew: 100°C or 80°C? Science-Based Brewing Temperatures for Roasted Green Tea
Will 100°C scorch your roasted green tea’s flavors and antioxidants, or does 80°C unlock its true essence?
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The Catechin-to-Amino Acid Ratio: A Key Marker of Tea Quality
Lovers of a perfect brew must understand the hidden balance between tea’s bitterness and silkiness—discover its impact on flavor and why it matters.
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Total Polyphenol Content (TPC) in Roasted vs. Unroasted Green Tea: Lab Analysis
A lab analysis reveals roasted green tea slashes total polyphenol content by 40–90%—but does roasting truly compromise health benefits?
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Catechin Epimerization: Why Temperature Matters for Tea Quality
Overshadowed by flavor, temperature’s role in catechin epimerization shapes tea’s bitterness, bioavailability, and health perks—discover the delicate balance between enhancement or ruin.
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Does Roasting Destroy Catechins? What the Research Actually Shows
While roasting reduces catechins by 66%, unexpected antimicrobial gains emerge—discover the full story.
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EGCG vs. Other Catechins: Understanding Green Tea’s Most Powerful Antioxidant
A closer look at EGCG’s unmatched antioxidant edge over EC and EGC—how its galloyl groups boost radical scavenging, leaving you wondering how to maximize its benefits. Discover why EGCG stands out in the fight for health.
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The 600 Compounds in Tea: Which Ones Survive the Roasting Process?
Survive the heat? Discover which of tea’s 600 compounds thrive in roasting—and which vanish forever.
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Why Roasting Reduces Astringency: The Science Behind Smoother Tea
From enzymes to melanoidins, discover how roasting smooths tea’s astringency through science—unlock the secrets behind every silky sip.
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Cognitive Function & Alpha Waves: How L-Theanine Enhances Focus Without Jitters
L-theanine boosts cognitive function by amplifying alpha waves for focused calm—how does it outperform stimulants without the crash?
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Roasted Green Tea for Sleep: Why Hojicha’s Low Caffeine Doesn’t Mean Low Benefits
Caffeine-free myths shattered: Discover how Hojicha’s roasted charm and low-caffeine magic boosts sleep—without jitters, but wait… how?
