Tocklai Tea Research Center launches New Healthy Green Tea Powder with 75% Less Caffeine

The Tea Research Association (TRA) Tocklai in Assam has launched a special new green tea powder that has 75% less caffeine than regular green tea (61st AGM held at Kolkata). This exciting new product was announced by the Tea Board of India and could compete with famous Japanese matcha tea.

What Makes This Tea Special?

The new TRA Tocklai decaffeinated green tea powder is made from three special tea plants called TV 9, TV 11, and TV 12. These are elite clones that were developed at the Tocklai research center in Jorhat, Assam. The word “clone” means these plants were grown from cuttings of the best tea plants to make sure they have the same good qualities.

This green tea powder is packed with antioxidants, which are healthy compounds that protect our body from damage. Even though it has much less caffeine, it still keeps most of the healthy benefits that make green tea so good for us.

Health Benefits of Low-Caffeine Green Tea

People who cannot drink regular tea because of too much caffeine can now enjoy this new product. TRA Tocklai decaffeinated green tea powder still provides many health benefits including:

• Better heart health by helping to lower bad cholesterol
• Weight management support through natural compounds
• Brain protection with antioxidants that keep memory sharp
• Reduced cancer risk from powerful plant compounds
• Anti-inflammatory effects that help the whole body stay healthy

The tea powder contains important compounds called catechins, especially EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), which are the main reason green tea is so healthy. These compounds stay active even when caffeine is removed.

How It Compares to Japanese Matcha

Matcha is a famous Japanese green tea powder that has become very popular worldwide. The main differences between regular matcha and this new Assam’s TRA Tocklai decaffeinated green tea powder are:

• Matcha is grown under shade for 3-4 weeks before harvest, while regular green tea grows in sunlight
• Matcha has very high caffeine content, almost as much as coffee
• Matcha has a strong, concentrated flavor with sweet and bitter notes

The new TRA Tocklai decaffeinated green tea powder offers similar antioxidant benefits but with much less caffeine, making it suitable for people who want the health benefits without the stimulating effects.

What This Means for Tea Drinkers

This new tea powder can be used in many ways. People can mix it with hot water to make tea, add it to smoothies, or use it in cooking and baking. Because it has 75% less caffeine, it is perfect for:

• People sensitive to caffeine who get jittery from regular tea
• Evening drinking without worrying about sleep problems
• Children and elderly people who need to limit caffeine intake
• Health-conscious consumers who want antioxidant benefits

The Science Behind the Development

The Tocklai Tea Research Association is the world’s oldest tea research center, established in 1911. Over the years, they have developed 31 different TV clones and 153 garden series clones to improve tea quality and production.

The research center has deep knowledge about tea chemistry and how different compounds in tea leaves affect health and taste. By selecting the best clones (TV 9, 11, and 12) and using special processing methods, they created this new product that keeps the good parts while reducing caffeine.

Innovation in Tea Technology

Along with the new tea powder, TRA Tocklai also introduced an AI-powered tool for studying tea plants and their ability to survive droughts. This shows how the research center is using modern technology to help tea farming deal with climate change challenges.

The development of decaffeinated green tea powder represents important progress in making tea products that meet different consumer needs while maintaining high quality and health benefits.

Future of Healthy Tea Products

This launch shows that Indian tea research is creating innovative products that can compete with international standards. The new decaffeinated green tea powder from Assam offers a healthy alternative to high-caffeine beverages while providing the antioxidant power that makes green tea famous worldwide.

For tea lovers who want to enjoy green tea’s benefits without too much caffeine, this new product from TRA Tocklai offers the perfect solution. It combines traditional Assam tea expertise with modern health science to create something truly beneficial for everyone.