10 Scientific Facts About Tea

There are a lot of health benefits of tea, and much has been written about its history.

July 7, 2011

Green Tea might Prevent Hair Loss

The use of hair care products contain chemicals can cause hair to become dry, dull, and easily broken. To overcome this, an occasional treat your hair with a natural treatment created, such as: green tea. So far, the benefits of green tea is known only for the body. In fact, the content of antioxidants in the drink is also good for hair health. Experts even believe green tea can prevent hair loss. Here are the benefits and nutritious substances from green tea: 1. Against dihydrotestosterone DHT Dihydrotestosterone is a natural testosterone found in men and women. Now scientists know that the cause of hair loss is DHT. Typical pattern baldness...

July 6, 2011

Five Best Types of Green Tea for Health and Wellness

Tea type is clasified based on the antioxidan/nutriet level. The antioxidant/nutrient level of any kind of tea can be reliant on the growing environments as well as the time at which the tea is normally gathered. There are top 5 of Green Tea level based on their particular health attributes:1. Matcha Matcha is harvested in a really comparable way to Gyokuro. The main variation comes about within the processing of the tea. Matcha is ground up on ancient stone-mills when Gyokuro is left to resemble a typical green tea (dried foliage). This means that, with matcha, you actually ingest the tea leaves themselves. And because the growth technique...

July 5, 2011

The Benefits of Drinking Mint Tea

Mint Tea is a popular herbal tea, frequently used to make iced tea as well as hot tea. Mint tea has a cooling quality and makes a particularly refreshing iced tea, both when used alone or when blended with other herbs or with green or black tea. Varieties of Mint: There are many varieties of mint, including both natural species, and hybrids and cultivars. Spearmint (Mentha spicata) and peppermint (Mentha x piperita) are the most common types of mint used in tea. Apple mint (Mentha suaveolens) is also common, and resembles spearmint in flavor although it has fuzzy leaves. Usually when the term "mint tea" is used and no variety of mint is specified,...

July 4, 2011

Benefits of Drinking Oolong Tea

Oolong tea is sold at most wholesale tea stores. It is known for benefiting the human health in a number of ways. Let's find the main benefits of this tea . These days, high blood pressure is a very common heath problem and people of all age groups are facing it. Oolong tea reduces the blood pressure and helps in keeping it below the normal limit. High blood pressure can even prove to be fatal it becomes a chronic problem. Oolong tea is very effective and result oriented in this relation. People who drink three to four cups a day have eighty percent chance of keeping their blood pressure under control. Similarly, people who drink two cups...

May 12, 2011

Indonesia Tea Products are Ready to Face CAFTA

Production of Indonesian tea is ready to face the Free Trade Agreement of China-ASEAN (CAFTA) because it has advantages over production in China, said commodity tea analysts who also a board member of the Tea Council of Indonesia, Andrew T Supit. "Indonesia tea products is still higher than Chinese. The advantages of this should be the capital of Indonesia in the competition in the ASEAN and Chinese markets." According to him, the level of tea production in Indonesia in 2009 reached 120,000 tons per year or about 5.8 percent to meet the needs of the world with an area of ​​148,000 hectares of plantations. From the data ATI (Tea Association...

May 11, 2011

The Robust Rooibos Tea

Cannot imagine a world without tea. Since the ancient times, tea has always been a source of health and remedy and it had never failed to live up to its expectations.A lot of tea manufacturers are trying to bring back the old tradition of incorporating herbs as a remedy for different illnesses so that when you read the tea labels at the market, you will know that what you're getting is a lot more than just plain tea.That is exactly what you get from the not-so-popular but nonetheless healthy Rooibos tea.If you are not into tea, you may not have heard of the mighty Rooibos tea. Its origin comes from the Cederberg Mountains of South Africa which...

May 6, 2011

Green Tea Efficacious Cure Parkinson's Disease

Scientists have been able to determine the antioxidant chemicals in green tea that has the effect of anti-other chronic diseases. Some research shows that drinking green tea can help minimize the danger of some diseases, such as breast cancer, pancreatic cancer, colon cancer, throat cancer and lung cancer in humans. BBC Arabic Radio broadcast news of experiments on laboratory animals. The animals were given green tea extract.  This experiment proved that green tea extract contains a variety of benefits that protect against Parkinson's disease. These experiments successfully conducted by scientists at the American Academic...

May 5, 2011

How to Taste Tea

Like savoring fine wine, tasting premium tea is a joy. With a few simple steps you can elevate your tea tasting experience from “ho-hum” to “whoa!” Over time, you can use these steps to develop your tea palate and appreciate the many nuances that quality teas have to offer. Look at the Tealeaves: The appearance of the tealeaves gives you a hint at the quality of the tea. Full leaves tend to be better than broken leaves. White teas should be covered in fine, downy hairs. Many Japanese green teas should be deep (almost bluish) green. Teas with more tips tend to be more nuanced and complex than those without them. Fresh teas almost always have...

April 30, 2011

Staining of The Tea Cup?

Occasionally the sides of a cup can be discoloured as the tea is drunk. The problem can arise when elements of the tea react with elements of the water to form non-soluble compounds. These compounds can take a couple of different forms: One gives the appearance of a film on the surface of the drink (sometimes looks oily and sometimes dusty) The other is to give the liquid a cloudy look (sometimes referred to as tea ‘cream’) Some of the water compounds are more prevalent in hard water areas, so the problem is often worse in these areas. The film on the surface can be deposited on the side of the cup and can be difficult to remove. Because...

April 29, 2011

Goodbye Eczema with Tea

With a variety of modern research related to tea, some specialists in the field of skin reports on the discovery that adding a new and positive point in the various benefits of tea. After a study of 118 adults, researchers found the conclusion that drinking three cups of oolong tea per day helps effectively to reduce or relieve the itching, redness of the skin and swelling, which is scientifically known as eczema. The results showed that 54% of the disease eczema has improved since drinking the tea every after meal. Instead, various media traditional therapy did not dare to make it happen. Also failed to establish practical and effective treatment...

Tea, Among The Nations and Traditions

Every nation has a special anecdotes and special tradition of serving and drinking tea: - In Russia, they drink tea with the mixture of lemon. Some are drinking with yolks of eggs and sugar, the three ingredients are mixed together. Russian people believe that tea drinking more primary with a recipient or porcelain kettle, because is believed to have special characteristics in maintaining flavor and aromatic of the beverage. - In Tibet, China, the people drink the tea after it is mixed with salt and butter, to ward off the chill. - In Afghanistan, the people are crazy drinking tea, in an hour they could drink 15 cups of tea. - Researchers...

Royal Wedding Commemorative Blend

An exclusive, limited edition blend created for discerning appreciation of the finest tea in celebration of the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. April 29, 2011 - Twinings, a company that has been supplying the British Royal family with their tea since hundreds years ago, recently introduced the Royal Wedding Commemorative Blend exclusively to mark the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Elizabeth "Kate" Middleton. To create this limited edition blend, Twinings drew their inspiration from the charisma of the gracefully charming and delightfully smart lady who will soon become a princess. The heritage and expertise...

April 28, 2011

Tea and Blood Pressure

The French newspaper Le Journal de Saint released a valuable new study of 393 patients. The majority of them suffer from high blood pressure and cholesterol accretion. This study showed that patients who daily drank 1 cup of green tea decreased danger of blockage in the affected heart muscle tissue approximately 42% compared with patients who did not drink green tea. A similar research also explains that effective green tea prevent cholesterol and other lipids in the blood,as well as useful to help blood circulation significantly with hardening of the arteries. Image: www.wayoffside.wordpress....

Stong Bones for Tea Drinkers

A scientific research shows that tea addict usually fortunate to have very strong bones than those who do not have the habit of drinking tea reproduce. An interesting study conducted in Taiwan by Dr.Chew Shing Wood, of the department of family medicine at the hospital Chinang Kong, by selecting a random sample of 497 men and 540 women aged no more than 30 years. Each was given a form of questions relating to their habit of consuming tea, as well as other questions relating to the various styles of their daily lives. After some time it revealed the existence of the bone strength in all samples and in all parts of the body. It seems clear that...

April 27, 2011

Tea and Odor

A new study conducted on 780 men and women from China, which links the relationship between tea and freedom from odor. As a result, consuming a cup of tea can protect the gums and teeth and is able to fight harmful bacteria that cause bad breath. The researchers explained that the level of dental plaque caused by various bacteria which reacts in the mouth can cause tooth decay, brittle and dental decay. However, green tea will make the mouth as a place that is not suitable for bacterial growth and development of this type. Because it contains so much metal fluorine which is very useful to humans. It serves to strengthen teeth and gums for resistance...

April 26, 2011

Red Rosella Flower Tea Benefits:

There are many benefits that can be obtained from red rosella flowers. Usually the presentation is often done for dried and brewed into a cup of tea, it tastes a bit sour and sweet. Rosella flower contains 260-280 mg of vitamin C, vitamin D, B1 and B2 in each gram of 100. Rosella tea itself contains calcium which is very high around 486 mg / 100 gr. It also contains Magnesium, Omega 3, Vitamin A, Iron, Potassium, Beta Caroteen & Acid Essential. Looking at the ingredients that have been seen so much benefit to be gained. These are the benefits of drinking Red Rosella Flower Tea: • The first benefit is to increase stamina and endurance •...

April 22, 2011

Herbal Tea and Weight Loss

  There are various herbal teas available on the market. Manufacturers of these teas claim that their products help you burn fat. However, not all claims are true. In fact some products contain very harmful compounds which prove to be counter-productive as far as weight loss is concerned. Some natural herbal teas are indeed good for health and weight loss. Some brands of green tea have been proved to be really effective in helping you lose weight at warp speed. Rich anti oxidant content and caffeine present in these teas are highly beneficial for burning fat and soothing effect. Herbal weight loss tea - Benefits: Herbal blends especially...

Chamomile Tea - Nice for Rest and Beautification

Chamomile is a herb that comes from a flowering plant from the daisy family. This has been used to create teas for many years. Used as a tea, chamomile is understood to relax smooth muscle tissue, remedy numerous health problems and help magnificence benefits. The energetic ingredient in chamomile essential oil is bisabolol, and it has a lot of anti-irritant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-microbial properties. Chamomile is of the daisy household plant which incorporates ragweed and was first utilized in Europe in fighting insomnia, back ache, rheumatism and nervousness; it was utilized in Egypt as a part of the healing process and praised for...

April 21, 2011

Tea Storage: How to Store Tea Properly

Proper tea storage is imperative to the shelf life, quality and flavor of your tea. Learn how to keep your tea fresh and delicious with these easy tea storage tips. There are a variety of tea storage bags on the market. Some are more effective than others. Storage Conditions to Avoid: Avoiding just five storage conditions will make a huge difference in the shelf life of your tea. These factors are light, heat, moisture, odor and air. Light and UV rays degrade your tea very quickly. Avoid buying tea from vendors who store their clear tea in glass or plastic containers and avoid storing your tea in anything clear unless you plan on keeping...

Wild About White Tea

White tea has arrived in North America. While Chinese tea drinkers have been hip to white tea’s benefits since the Ming Dynasty, until recently it was virtually unknown outside of Asia. Not anymore. Today, everyone from chefs to medical researchers is praising white tea’s delicate flavor and purported health benefits. Market researchers predict consumers will soon share their enthusiasm, turning white tea into one of the hottest new food trends. But, what is white tea? Most tea aficionados know that all tea comes from the same source: the Camilla Sinensis tea bush. Whether a tea leaf winds up in a cup of green, black, or oolong tea depends...

April 20, 2011

Why White Tea is Best For Your Health

For centuries, the Chinese society drinks different types of tea as part of their diet supplements. Not many people aware that white tea can benefits more compare to any other type of tea such as green tea. White tea comes from leaves of the tea plant Camellia sinensis. The leaves are harvested early while very young to obtain the buds that are still covered in very fine silvery white hairs that give white tea its name. The Highest quality is harvested hand picked in the spring time, usually between late March thru early April. The leaves and buds are then gently air dried for a few hours without going through fermentation process as black...

White Tea - Health Benefits and Purity of Taste

 Tea is becoming more and more popular in North America but few of us here have heard of white tea, which is a shame but it too is gaining a foothold on our continent. It isn't black tea which has had milk added! It is a very special variety which comes to us from camillia sinensis, which is simply the Latin name for the tea plant. Whereas most teas are harvested for their leaves, this special variety is actually the fine white hairs that surround the unopened bud of the tea plant! As you can imagine, plucking these tiny buds is a delicate undertaking. Not only does it taste really good but there are many white tea health benefits. Most...

Pu-erh Tea Health Benefits

The restorative and medical properties associated with Pu-erh tea is truly astonishing. Often referred to as the "Wonder Tonic" and the "Medicinal Tea", Pu-erh tea has been hugely popular in China for over 1700 years. For centuries it was given as a tribute to the Emperor and high ranking officials within the Imperial Courts of China. Its high value and many health benefits lead to high demands and the frequency of the tributes gave it the title "Tribute Tea". Accounts on the health benefits and medical use of Pu-erh tea has been documented in various ancient scripts and famous books throughout Chinese history. Pu-erh tea is strongly believed...

April 19, 2011

Medical Efficacy of Herbal Tea is Not A False Promise

A promise which says that herbal teas can provide a variety of health benefits is not a myth. Diane McKay and Jeffrey Blumberg, an expert from the Jean Mayer Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging U.S. Department of Agriculture have found  medical evidence of health benefits from drinking three most popular herbs in America. Chamomile tea has long been regarded as a beverage that relaxes the body and mind. But when McKay Blumberg and scientific review of chamomile bioactivity, they found no clinical evidence in humans as a calming effect. They even found evidence that chamomile tea has a moderate antimicrobial activity and antiplatelet...

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