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Entries from February 2008

Uncover the Secrets Of Wu Long Tea

February 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Wu Long tea, which is also called “black dragon tea”, is within a group of teas that have a virtual mythical quality surrounding them. From the birth of their very existence which projects back to an ancient time in which tea was considered by most to be both king and queen of the land and […]

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History of Tea

February 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Tea comes from the plant “Camellia Sinensis.” Tea is made from one type of leaf or a blend of leaves. Black tea and green tea both come from the Camellia Sinensis. Red Tea is originally from South Africa is caffeine free and also has some antioxidant properties. Herbal tea comes from roots and berries and […]

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How to Make a Real Cup of English Tea

February 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Since the rise of the humble teabag which was introduced to the UK by Tetley Tea in 1953, the art of making a real cup of English tea has been on the decline, with many ‘tea drinkers’ choosing to mash their tea in a mug. Of course back in the Victorian times, taking tea was […]

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What You Need to Know About The History of Chinese Tea

February 24th, 2008 · No Comments

The assortments of Chinese tea that are made available are seriously extensive, and there are numerous distinct kinds that are grown throughout each of the Chinese dynasties in China. Chinese citizens are in point of fact thought to have enjoyed tea drinking in excess of 4,000 years now, and legend even contends that Yan Di, […]

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Tea Gardens Take Center Stage In The City Of Angels

February 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Cool pockets of calm are quietly making themselves heard throughout the bustling streets of Los Angeles. From the cinderblock towers of downtown to the iconic beach community of Venice and the refined elegance of Pasadena, tea gardens have become places of sanctuary and inspiration for many Los Angelenos.
TEA GARDEN AND HERBAL EMPORIUM
In West Hollywood, tucked […]

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The Benefits of Adding Green Tea to Your Diet

February 24th, 2008 · No Comments

You may have heard about supplementing your diet with green tea in order to lose weight. But in addition to losing weight, green tea users tout its other benefits such as lowering bad and increasing good cholesterol, lowering blood pressure and even fighting colon and bladder cancers. But other than carrying around a bunch of […]

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A Longer Life May Be Brewing In Your Cup

February 24th, 2008 · No Comments

The health benefits of green tea are so obvious and so wide-ranging that it’s surprising it isn’t compulsory. The antioxidants that are responsible for most of the health benefits of green tea are called polyphenols and these are considered to be the most effective of all the antioxidants. The health benefits of green tea have […]

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February 24th, 2008 · No Comments

Herbal teas are a great way to relax and calm yourself. If you have trouble sleeping, drink a cup of herbal tea. Some herbs, such as Chamomile, contain natural sedative properties, so falling asleep after a cup of hot tea is very common.
Herbal teas or tisanes, to give them their proper name, are made by […]

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Your Health and Tea

February 24th, 2008 · No Comments

We have known for years that sweet tea is great for shock, and for many years we have used tea as a form of stress relief at the end of a hard day. Nutritionist Cath MacDonald says, “Tea is a soothing, satisfying drink.” It’s also well known in Western society that a nice cup of […]

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Green Tea - Lose Weight Naturally

February 24th, 2008 · No Comments

One of the hottest topics of debate recently is weight loss and it’s no secret that there are dime a dozen products that are targeting those with an intention to lose weight. The weight loss pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industry is set to become a 150 billion dollar industry in the coming years.
Obesity is one of […]

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