Leaf

Beverage

Leaf

Leaf of Tea is the blade used as herb or green—style-driven oxidation flavour. Young leaves milder; wash grit thoroughly. Use tea leaf where acid, tannin, or neutrality structures a dish. Brewing, matcha cookery, marinades, and smoking. Quality in equals quality out when reducing or steeping.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BlanchedDriedFreshRawSautéedWilted

Traits

Aromatic Or MildFreshLeafyQuick CookTender

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 34.5

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 0.1 g
  • Saturated Fat 0 g
  • Trans Fat 0 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
  • Cholesterol 0 mg
  • Sodium 5.07 mg
  • Salt 0.01 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 7.95 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 8.2 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 0.53 g
  • Water 95.4 g
Detailed nutrients

Leaf tissue is fibre- and water-forward with low energy density.

History

Markets sold tea as separate leaf forms so cooks could match prep to the dish.

Retail packing made leaf of tea a familiar labelled product.

Food service portioned leaf of tea for consistent yield.

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