Dating back more than 4,000 years, Chinese green tea diet has been long revered as a tasty drink that can ward off diseases and improve one\’s well-being. There are only a few herbs that can surpass the impressive history of Chinese green tea diet. Since its first recorded use during the time of Emperor Shen [...]

green tea is called Camellia Sinensis (Latin). It comes from the same evergreen shrub that black tea comes from. Green tea is obtained by the light steaming of fresh tea leaves. The light processing method of tea leaves to make green tea leaves behind polyphenols, including the powerful antioxidants proanthocynadin and catechin. Before we go [...]

Selecting the best herbal tea starts with selecting the freshestingredients you can find available in your area. Some herbal tea herbs are sensitive to light, air, heat,and other elements. Exposure to these elements can effectthe quality of the tea. Once you select the best ingredients for your tea or the freshesttea bags you can find [...]

Blueberry iced tea has become a popular choice among tea drinkers because of the zesty, thirst-quenching flavor and the natural medicinal properties that are present. In fact, more scientific studies are indicating compelling health-related findings associated with consuming blueberries, in general. Therefore, the health and wellness benefits from drinking flavored tea on a regular basis [...]

In recent years, green tea has gained a lot of attention for its ability to prevent diseases and keep us healthy. Most of the attention has been on green tea\’s ability to prevent cancer and heart disease, and some of the research results in this area have been quite promising. Look at some of the [...]

For those who are into health, there are always new found ways to improve and add onto what is available to you. Some of these are new mixtures that have been scientifically proven to be beneficial to your living. Others, however, are ancient extracts that can be used for you to improve your healthy lifestyle. [...]

When someone says green tea, we usually will think of the Asian culture and how this type of tea relates to it. However, when we look deeper into the cup of these teas, it can be noticed that different types of teas and the processes that are used to produce the drink are used. If [...]

Tea-That Very British of Drinks The British simply adore tea. But how did tea become such a British beverage? Why is tea so much the quintessential of British drinks? Tea has become a great British tradition, even though it is a relatively newcomer to the British Isles.. Tea\’s true origins lie in China and the [...]

There are many parameters that affect the taste of tea such as the amount of leaf, water temperature, teapot used and steeping time. How much loose tea should I use to make a cup of tea?To make an 8 ounce (250 ml) cup of tea, use the following chart as a guideline. The best is [...]

Tea is one of the common threads that unite a myriad of cultures; what is a morning jolt of caffeine or a ritual afternoon respite for some, may be a traditional ceremony for others. Regardless of the purpose it serves, tea has been a constant in society for centuries. The different flavors of tea have [...]