Archive for the 'Teas' Category
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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Friday, November 13th, 2009
While caffeine is known to increase alertness levels and attention spans, it can also be detrimental to health. Tea contains caffeine which can cause insomnia or disturbance of sleep patterns and worse, tremors. This is why tea lovers opt for the loose leaf decaf tea. It contains all the amazing taste of tea minus the [...]
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Tuesday, November 10th, 2009
Enjoy a comforting cup of hot tea after your meal or simply unwind after a long day at work. Pick up a box of Tazo tea and brew yourself a cup. The aroma and taste of this beverage will be all you’ll need to make this brand a kitchen staple. All teas manufactured by Tazo [...]
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Wednesday, October 21st, 2009
We have always considered tea to be healthy food. It is supposed to contain antioxidants that demonstrate anti-cancer properties. They can also lower high blood pressure and lower bad cholesterol. In the process, drinking tea is believed to be good for the heart. Tea also contains immune boosting properties that will keep a person healthy.
But, [...]
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Monday, October 19th, 2009
Since teabags were invented in the early 1900s, the question for tea drinkers has become: bag or loose? For convenience purposes, teabags win hands down. Since they are individually wrapped, they can be carried anywhere. All you’ll need is a cup of hot water.
However, loose tea has a fuller flavor. Firstly, to get the best [...]
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