Who was the first Argentine citizen to say “Let’s have a cup of tea”? The history of tea in Argentina began in 1923, when the priest Tijón Hnatiuk arrived in northern region of the country from Ukraine and brought with him a pack of Camellia sinensis seeds. The area was soon filled with herb plantations oof that exquisite traditional beverage.
Argentina has a total of 39,800 hectares of tea plantations. Of the total, about 38,000 are located in the province of Misiones and almost 1,800 in the province of Corrientes. Here, you can find traditional blends and types of this beverage, including Green Tea, Matcha Tea, Chai Tea, Black Tea and White organic.
Argentine tea production is now recognized all over the world for its leading use of harvesting, transport and unloading technologies. Factories are equipped with machinery that automates the entire manufacturing process, including withering, rolling, fermenting, drying and sorting.
What is Organic Tea
What is organic tea? What is the difference with conventional tea? Keep reading and find out all about it and the top organic tea blends that you can find in Argentina.
When enjoying a cup of tea, we often don’t pay attention to its production method. We usually focus on its antioxidant effects and its relaxing benefits. Also known as eco-friendly, Organic Tea has the same properties as a conventionally made tea, so there is no difference in its consumption.
However, there is a big difference on how organic tea is produced. Sustainable tea is grown by taking care of the soil and with a commitment to sustainable production over time. In addition, to be considered organic, there have to be no chemical synthesis products involved in its production.
Argentina is the second country with the highest number of certified organic tea hectares in the world.
Top and Most popular organic tea blends
Organic matcha TEA
Organic matcha tea is a green tea variety with the highest demand, as it is ingested by mixing the ground leaves with hot water.
Organic green Tea
Organic green Tea, also known as Organic Sencha, Lung Ching or organic gyokuro tea. It is a leafy green blend that follow matcha in terms of demand.
Organic chai TEA
Organic chai tea is a variety that is quite popular among tea fans and consumers. It is a blend of black tea with spices, typical of India.
Organic black Tea
The Organic Black blend is the most common type that you can find in the Western region, and the most consumed in Europe. Organic black tea can be obtained from different countries, such as India, Sri Lanka, etc.
Organic white Tea
Organic white tea is a very sought-after type of herb beverage for its high level of antioxidants.
Why choose organic tea blends?
The benefit of choosing an eco tea is that, in addition to being good for the sustainability of our planet, it has no differences with conventional tea in terms of properties and flavor.
At Puerto Valle, we believe that it is important to keep in mind that when drinking tea we have a responsibility to take: assuming a sincere commitment to the care of the environment.
Tea and sustainability in Argentina
In Puerto Valle, we choose suppliers that make products with quality and excellence and with sustainability standards. One of them is AkashaTea: It makes a tea that revolutionizes the Argentine industry for its great ability to adapt to changes in the modern lifestyle while keeping a high product quality.
AkashaTea is the first company in Argentina to provide entire strands in pyramidal bags.
This innovative packaging allows them to:
● Pack larger strands.
● Pack more.
● Pack a greater variety of ingredients.
The tea farms are certified by the MartinBauer Group, a German tea company established in Misiones. The Rainforest Alliance certification seal identifies its tea as a product made by farmers, foresters and / or companies that work together to create a world where people and nature can thrive in harmony.
At Hotel Puerto Valle you’ll find Akasha Tea in our Deluxe rooms, the ideal treat to enjoy while contemplating views of the Paraná River.
Through small actions, we continue contributing to a more sustainable world. We are aware of the importance of working with local suppliers and we are proud to offer AkashaTea teas.