Table 3.
The chemical compositions and antioxidant activity of Lapsang souchong black tea
| Sample | Total polyphenols (µg GA/mL) | Total Flavonoids (µg DMY/mL) | Total Polysaccharide (µg/mL) | Total Protein (µg/mL) | Free Amino Acids (µg/mL) | FRAP (mmol Fe2+/L) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapsang souchong | 106.8 ± 14.1 | 44.0 ± 4.2 | 210.2 ± 11.9 | 146.3 ± 13.5 | 46.2 ± 0.3 | 1.3 ± 0.1 |
Values displayed represent the means with 95% confidence interval. Means without the same letter indicate significant difference in particular parameter. This table is adapted from a previous report24, as the tea and brewing method are exactly the same as this study.
DMY dihydromyricetin, GA gallic acid.