Archive for the 'Teas' Category
Thursday, March 11th, 2010
What could be better than starting your day with a cup of your favorite hot beverage? It could give you a good jumpstart or could calm your nerves down before heading to a very busy day. Green tea has been one of the most popular hot drinks which originated in China. This is made from [...]
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Wednesday, February 24th, 2010
My daily ritual includes morning coffee and afternoon tea. These two beverages keep me grounded even if passionate coffee and tea drinkers will say that that will not classify me as a coffee and tea lover. It is probably just in my mind, but I get the feeling that coffee wakes up the energy in [...]
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Tuesday, January 19th, 2010
A cup of tea can truly be invigorating. That’s why most people take them to start a peaceful day or to calm their senses after a long day. Decaf green tea is considered one of people’s favorite teas because of its pleasant taste. This tea came from the plant Camellia sinensis and originated from China. [...]
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Thursday, January 14th, 2010
I was a coffee drinker for many years. Unlike some people, I have not yet crossed over to tea. My friend on the other hand has been drinking tea for a couple of years now and she swears she won’t go back to coffee. She made me try, mango tea, peppermint tea and hyson green [...]
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Wednesday, January 13th, 2010
Reading about the benefits of drinking tea makes you think of it as a wonder drug. Different kinds of tea have different health benefits. Chinese oolong tea is credited with the following health benefits:
~It may help reduce cholesterol build-up in the bloodstream. ~It may help burn fat and thus, may contribute to slimming. ~It can [...]
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Monday, December 21st, 2009
What do you do best after a full meal? One great idea is to have a cup of tea, right? Well, if you are a lover of this drink, opt for the loose decaf tea. It is healthier and can even help you lose weight fast. You will never feel any palpitation with a decaf [...]
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Tuesday, December 15th, 2009
Tea has been known to have originated in China. However, Africa also has their own red tea that they can be proud of. If the regular tea comes from the plant Camellia sinensis, this one comes from a plant called Rooibos which means “red bush”. Its leaves are dried and oxidized and made into tisane. [...]
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Tuesday, December 8th, 2009
It is always good to start the day with a cup of coffee or tea. According to history, tea originated in China and India. However, certain parts of the world produce top quality tea like Sri Lanka where Ceylonese black tea originated. This country is the top 4 producer of tea globally.
Ceylonese black tea has [...]
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Monday, November 23rd, 2009
There are studies that link green tea to a decreased risk of heart disease and cancer. It is suspected that the naturally occurring chemical compounds called polyphenels are what give green tea its health benefits. These elements seem to inhibit unhealthy cell growth and play a role in programmed death of cells.
Green tea also has [...]
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Tuesday, November 17th, 2009
Tea has been known for its countless benefits. They come in different flavors and grades. Orange pekoe tea is not a mere flavor but a high quality grade of tea. The word “pekoe” was derived from the Chinese word which means “white hair” because the tea is often covered with a silvery down for 48 [...]
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