{"id":4835,"date":"2025-01-19T22:27:58","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T18:57:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/behtarineh.com\/%da%86%d8%b1%d8%a7-%da%86%d8%a7%db%8c-%da%af%db%8c%d9%84%d8%a7%d9%86%d8%9f\/"},"modified":"2025-01-20T03:21:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-19T23:51:08","slug":"why-gilan-tea","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/behtarineh.com\/en\/why-gilan-tea\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Gilan tea?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Why Gilan Tea?<\/p>\n

\u06f1.Chemical-free cultivation: Gilan tea is cultivated without the use of pesticides and chemical fertilizers, ensuring a natural and healthy product.<\/p>\n

\u06f2.Freshness and purity: The tea leaves are carefully handpicked and processed on site to preserve their rich aroma and flavor.<\/p>\n

\u06f3.Tradition: Tea cultivation in Lahijan is over a century old, and these skills have been passed down from generation to generation.<\/p>\n

\u06f4.Health benefits: Gilan tea is rich in antioxidants and helps with digestion, heart health, and relaxation.<\/p>\n

The story of Lahijan tea:
\nTea cultivation in Lahijan began in the early 20th century by Haj Mohammad Mirza, known as “Kashif-ul-Saltaneh,” who brought the tea plant to Iran from India. Given the ideal climate and suitable soil of Lahijan, the first Iranian tea plantations were established in this region. Today, Lahijan is a symbol of high-quality Iranian tea, and its plantations showcase the legacy of this rich history.<\/p>\n

How to brew Gilan tea:<\/p>\n

\u06f1. Gently rinse the tea leaves with hot water to release their aroma.<\/p>\n

\u06f2. Add 1-2 teaspoons of tea per person to the teapot.<\/p>\n

\u06f3. Pour freshly boiled water over the tea and let it steep for 5-10 minutes.<\/p>\n

\u06f4. Serve the tea plain or with sugar, candy, or honey, depending on your taste.<\/p>\n

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