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2004-09-30T15:29:00.000-04:00

TEA AND CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
Recent findings have noted that the antioxidant properties of tea flavanoids may play a part in reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease by decreasing lipid oxidation, decreasing the instances of heart attacks and stroke, and may aid in blood vessel function. These are all important indicators of cardiovascular health.

TEA AND REDUCTION OF ABNORMAL CELLS
Tea flavanoids may lower the risk lower the risk of certain cancer cells by decreasing the oxidative damage from free radicals. Tea may also help promote programmed cell death and prevent the rate of abnormal cell growth.

TEA & KIDNEY STONES
A recent study has showed that those with kidney stones taking tea routinely will reduce the likelihood of recurrence. After the study of over 100,000 participants, there was a smaller percentage of the risk of kidney stones to re-develop.

More Green Tea News

2004-09-30T15:28:00.001-04:00

• According to BBC News, scientists in Japan have found a component of green tea can stop HIV from binding to healthy immune cells, which is how the virus spreads. Their laboratory tests suggest a chemical called Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) protects cells.

• Researchers from The University of Kansas measured the antioxidant content of green tea and found that it is 100 times more effective than vitamin C and 25 times better than vitamin E at protecting cells from damage believed linked to cancer, heart disease and other illnesses.

• Green tea contains polyphenols and it seems that in addition to the numerous health benefits already discovered, we can now add green tea to the oral hygiene arsenal. Researchers think that adding green tea extracts to mouthwashes and toothpastes may help kill both bacteria and viruses, including the microbes that cause sore throats. In this study and in some others, green tea was demonstrated to be more effective to kill bacteria and viruses than the other types of tea. Moreover, it appears that caffeinated green tea is a lot more efficient than the decaffeinated version.

More Tea Beauty Tips

2004-09-30T15:28:00.000-04:00

Chamomile is not just for drinking. After a stressful day, toss a tea bag into the bath and then relax for a half hour. Senses are soothed and you will feel great. Perhaps some nice background music would be relaxing as well.

Bath in Silver White Tips tea for its skin healing properties. It is highly concentrated in polyphenols, which are antioxidants that can protect the skin.

To relieve puffy eyes, soak tea bags and place in freezer for a few minutes. Then place them on your eyes, lay back and relax.

Try a ginger tea bath to as a daily bath scrub to prevent cellulite. These baths stimulate the circulation and raise the body’s temperature, therefore, activating the elimination process.

Use green tea leaves as a gentle exfoliant to give your skin a healthy glow. Now, with research indicating that green tea has even more antioxidant properties than other powerful vitamins, there is a surge in products capitalizing on its natural benefits.

These suggestions are for fun. We are not responsible for any adverse effects from these suggested Beauty Tips.

How to Decaf Teas

2004-09-30T15:27:00.000-04:00

I have had many people come to me and ask if we have any decaffeinated teas. I tell them Green and White teas have the least amount of caffeine content, however, they are able to enjoy any type of tea by decaffeinating them on their own.

Here’s how:
Just prepare your tea the usual way and allow it to stand about 45 seconds. Pour off the resulting brew and brew the same tea leaves again. This is a good method for decaffeinating Black and Oolong teas. In the case of Green tea, I would suggest brewing the tea the normal time of 2 to 3 minutes. Then discard the liquid and brew the leaves again. Green teas, unlike oxidized teas (Black and Oolong teas) actually taste better the second time around. Tea experts refer to this tea method as "second infusion" tea. Tea that has been given the 45 second treatment will have about 90 to 95% of the caffeine removed. However, keep in mind that by discarding the first brew, you are also losing the many antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that are generated. (Even commercial decaf tea--or coffee--is not completely caffeine-free) Since tea varies in content from 10 to 50 mg per cup, this will result in a brew very low in caffeine.

Tea Benefits

2004-09-30T15:26:00.000-04:00

TEA AND ORAL HEALTH
Findings confirm that green tea does indeed halt the growth of new oral cancer cells, and breaks down and kills existing oral cancer cells, according to a new study in General Dentistry, the clinical, peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry.

Our mouth is an oxygen rich environment that is a perfect habitat for oral cancer cells, therefore, allowing the cancer cells to quickly multiply. Drinking tea will prevent that.

TEA AND BLOOD PRESSURE CONTROL
Studies have shown that consuming a half cup of Green or Oolong tea per day may reduce a person’s risk of blood pressure by almost 50%.

TEA AND THE IMMUNE SYSTEM
New findings recently indicated that L-theanine, a substance found in tea, may help the body fight off infection, viruses, fungi and disease. Drinking tea can therefore strengthen the immune system.

Tea and Your Personality

2004-09-30T15:25:00.000-04:00

Do you ever wonder how you take your tea could reveal your personality type? Read below for some popular tea types and personalities.

Black, Strong, No Cream or Sugar
You need your tea to reach the parts that other people's tea just doesn't reach; it helps you to see the finer details that others often miss. Sometimes you feel as if you're swimming against the tide. Occasionally that's because you are. Kick back and try going with the flow; you never know what you might see from this different perspective. Think about making somebody else a cuppa during your tea break.

Black, Strong, with milk and sugar
If something needs to be done or said that takes guts, you are the person whom others will seek out to take on the terrible task. You have courage of your convictions and expect the same from others. Unfortunately, this can also make some people think that you are domineering or too assertive. What they don't know is that you still suck your thumb, have a comfort blanket and don't like thunderstorms. Practice controlled breathing and soft chanting in your tea break.

Assam
You're everybody's friend, you can rub along happily with just about anyone. Good fun to be with, you never have a harsh word to say, even for those who deliberately try your patience. The flip side of this is that it can be a bit of a struggle to be taken seriously. Don't let this discourage you. Your tenacious spirit and fearlessness of failure will see you through in the end. Keep the mood in the canteen up, you'd be sorely missed (you) if you weren't there to raise spirits.

Darjeeling
It's no surprise that you drink the "Champagne of Teas"; you want the finest things in life, and you want as much of them as possible. Your ability to conspicuously consume can, and frequently does, unnerve your friends. Most times however they'll suffer your excesses because your lust for life is so infectious. Top the kettle up with the finest Evian and enjoy another cup.

Earl Grey
You are a person who, like the flavour of Earl Grey, is delicate. Your ego is quite easily bruised. Conversely, you thrive on positive criticism, but unfortunately you feel that you are only as good as your last success or failure. Your state of mind can be a bit of a roller coaster, with frequent ups and downs. Have more faith in yourself: you're stronger and more robust than you think and you'll find you get many more ups than downs that way. Tea breaks for you are rare and precious - try to take a few more, making them a reward for your efforts.

Oolong
Frequently misunderstood, you give the impression of being incredibly self-confident and self-assured. Your steely gaze and purposeful manner can easily intimidate others - not that you mean it to, well not most of the time anyway. You're scared that if they knew that this self-confidence was self-consciousness, you'd really be in trouble. March into the kitchen with your chin up and shoulders back.

Green tea
You are a person who demands balance in all parts of their life. Not prone to strong emotional outbursts, you are at one with yourself and others see you as a reliable and honest friend or colleague. You are likely to be very choosy about what you drink your tea from - no chipped or stained mugs for you. Consider taking life less seriously and learn how to play the teaspoons in your tea break!

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The Rave on White Teas

2004-09-30T15:24:00.000-04:00

White teas are the least processed of all tea types, meaning that they do not undergo any fermenting and withering before they are fired. Its leaves and buds are simply steamed and dried. White tea contains higher proportions of buds which are characterized as fine “silvery” hairs giving it a whitish appearance, and brewing a pale yellow liquor. Its flavour is much smoother, milder, and slightly sweeter than green teas. White teas are the closest to the fresh taste of pure tea leaves.

White teas come from the camellia sinensis tea plant, but the leaves are picked before they fully open and the buds are covered with silver-like hairs. This type of harvest not only has to be done at a certain time of the day, but only during certain seasons, therefore, its rarity commands a higher price.

White tea has the least amount of caffeine in its tea class because of the way it is processed giving it higher levels of polyphenols, a major cancer-fighting potential. Its caffeine content generally ranges in the cup from 5-15 milligrams.

White teas are best brewed when water reaches just before boiling point. Since they are light, you should allow the leaves to steep for about 6 minutes or more. If you are re-steeping the tea leaves, be sure to give it an extra minute or two to allow the buds to open up and its full flavour to be released.

White teas are perfect to enjoy in the evening after a light dinner. Avoid drinking them after eating spiced foods, as much of the delicacy of their taste will be lost. They are also an alternative for people who want to drink Green tea for their health benefits, but find the taste of some Greens too strong for their palates.

What are Tea Polyphenols?

2004-09-30T15:23:00.000-04:00

According to the National Cancer Institute, tea polyphenols are compounds in tea leaves that are natural plant antioxidants. Antioxidants have been shown to prevent damage caused by free radicals to DNA and other molecules.

Different types of teas contain different types of polyphenols. The different types of teas are classed based on the way they are processed. The processing methods of White, Green, Oolong and Black tea each have different varieties of tea polyphenols. When tea leaves are intentionally broken or rolled during processing, catechins become present. The oxidation of catechins, known as fermentation in the tea industry, causes them to polymerize and to form larger, more other polyphenols known as theaflavins and thearubigins. White and Green teas tend to have higher catechin concentrations while theaflavins and thearubigins have more theaflavins and thearubigins.

Tea polyphenols have many cancer preventing properties. They contain high antioxidant activity, allowing them to reduce abnormal cell growth and inflammation, decrease cancer-causing agents, and aids cells to functional normally in the body.

Green Tea for your PC's Hard Drive...?

2004-09-01T08:28:00.000-04:00

• A team of researchers based in Tucson, Arizona, announced that a study of the use of green tea extracts for polishing the magnetic heads in hard-disk drives has yielded a compound that works three to four times faster than conventional compounds. If the findings can be reproduced in an industrial setting, the compound could reduce the cost and environmental impact of hard-drive manufacturing, the researchers said.

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More good news about green tea

2004-08-31T22:29:00.000-04:00

According to BBC News, scientists in Japan have found a component of green tea can stop HIV from binding to healthy immune cells, which is how the virus spreads. Their laboratory tests suggest a chemical called Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) protects cells.

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