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 of more than 300 years and the blending finesse of tea experts at Twinings are the keys to ensure that the exclusive, limited edition Royal Wedding Commemorative Blend, has truly unique and pleasureable taste and aroma to befit the Royal Wedding, an extraordinary auspicious occassion that will bring joy not only to Britain but the world. With their discerning knowledge about tea and factors that affect its flavour, the tea experts have selected the finest ingredients.

White Tea, recognized by tea connosseur around the world as the finest-quality tea, has been chosen as the main ingredient, which represents the traditionally White wedding dress worn by brides in the U.K. Pink rose petals for the aroma and mood of love, which are inspired by the bouquet a bride would carry, and the confetti that is traditionally thrown over a happy couple at the end of the service. At the same time, a hint of bergamot completes the tea, which is based on the famous Earl Grey blend.

With over 300 years of history that dates back to 1706, Twinings of London is one of the oldest English tea companies and a name that is closely associated with British tea culture.

The exclusive, limited edition Royal Wedding Commemorative Blend is a creation of refined sensibility proudly presented by Twinings to let discerning tea drinkers deeply appreciate their tea moments and be part of the historic joy from the Royal Wedding of Price William and Kate Middleton.

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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 entirely on what happens after it is plucked. Black tea derives its dark color and full flavor from a complex fermentation process that includes exposing crushed tea leaves to the air for a strictly defined number of minutes. Tea leaves meant for more mellow tasting green tea are not fermented at all, but merely withered in hot air and quickly steamed or pan-fried. A gentle rolling and final heating stabilizes the tea’s natural flavors. Oolong teas fall somewhere in the middle: partial fermentation gives them a distinct reddish colour and a “flowery” flavor.

So, where does white tea fit into the picture? White tea is made from immature tea leaves that are picked shortly before the buds have fully opened. The tea takes its name from the silver fuzz that still covers the buds, which turns white when the tea is dried. The exact proportion of buds to leaves varies depending on the variety of white tea. For example, White Peony contains one bud for every two leaves, while Silver Needles, the crème de la crème of white teas, is made entirely from downy buds picked within a two day period in early Spring.

Of course, an exotic appearance alone doesn’t explain white tea’s sudden surge in popularity. The secret lies in what happens after the buds are plucked. Tea leaves destined to be sold as white tea undergo even less processing than green tea leaves. Instead of air-drying, the unwithered leaves are merely steamed.

The result? A pale tea with a sweet, silky flavor. People who have tried both note that white tea lacks the “grassy” aftertaste so often associated with green tea. Furthermore, studies indicate that white tea is better for you. Leaving tea leaves so close to their natural state means that white tea contains more polyphenols, the powerful anti-oxidant that fights and kills cancer-causing cells, than any other type of tea.

Need another reason to drink white tea? A 2004 study at Pace University concluded that white tea can help your body’s immune system fight off viruses and dangerous infection-causing bacteria. The same study concluded that fluoride-rich white tea helps prevent the growth of dental plaque, the chief cause of tooth decay.

Of course, nothing in life is perfect. Expect to pay more for white tea than other tea types - up to $25 US for a 2-ounce tin (40 to 50 cups) of Silver Needles. And, while many tea shops are starting to carry white tea, shopping online is still your best bet for the more upscale varieties.

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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 tea. As it is handling and processing very minimal, white tea retains a high proportion of antioxidants. White tea is rare and might be more expensive than green or black tea.

The highest quality white tea, so called "Silver Needle", consists exclusively of only undamaged and unopened buds. Other types of white tea incorporate young leaves that are no longer buds with the white silvery hair: Emperor's White Tea, Noble-Long Life Eyebrow, Tribute Eyebrow, Snow bud, Song Yang, White Peony.

Antioxidant benefit consist in white tea is abundant. Our modern life is exposed to enormous free radicals from air pollution, stress and other sources. Free radicals can do harmful to body and accelerate the aging process as well as damaging tissue that will eventually affecting your organ.

In a stressful modern life, one can easily experience a hypertension which can lead to a more serious health problem such as stroke and other cardiovascular related disease. Many research studies indicate that white tea can soften a thickened blood due to cholesterol and/or free radicals hence smooth the function of the artery.

Other benefit of white tea is to kill bacteria and germs in the mouth to prevent any periodontal and gum diseases. Consuming white tea regularly will strengthen your bone preventing osteoporosis, help fighting modern lifestyle diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and liver disease.

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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 of this variety comes from China, the home of tea. It has a very long history which dates back to the Sung Dynasty (900 AD to 1200 AD), where it was a firm favorite. It has a remarkable appearance and its flavor is delicate and has a faintly sweet taste, which is very pleasant. This tea is pure and is not fermented, but is simply plucked and dried. Some varieties include White Peony and the ultra special Silver Needles.

Here are some white tea health benefits:
- It can lower cholesterol
- It can also reduce blood pressure
- It may also reduce blood sugar
- It is good for the health of your bones
- It contains more polyphenols than green or black tea
- It is rich in antioxidants which helps your immune system
- It has antibacterial and antiviral properties
- It's good for the skin
- It's also good for teeth and gum health
- It can help prevent the growth of plaque on your teeth
- It is used in some brands of toothpaste

So you can understand that not only is this tea very special, has a unique flavor but it's very good for you as well - what a great combination! Remember the many white tea health benefits.

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White Tea for Oral Health

Most of us would like to have a radiant, pearly white smile made up of healthy teeth. It seems appropriate that a drink with the word "white" in it should have beneficial effects on our oral health, but of course it is by no means a given. Tea in itself contains fluoride and antioxidants, both of which kill germs, but black tea is also known for staining teeth.

However, studies on tea and oral health strongly indicate that tea has a number of properties that helps it promote dental and oral health.

White tea has the strongest concentration of antioxidants of all teas, and these polyphenols (specifically catechins) appear to have a good effect on reducing cavities, plaque buildup, and periodontitis – in other words, dental and oral health.

The reason is twofold: Firstly, the antioxidants and the fluoride in the tea reduce the harmful bacteria in the mouth, and also prevent them from sticking to the teeth. Secondly, the bacteria that survive are kept inactive, and prevented from releasing the acid that are the direct cause of cavities.

Reduces plaque

Studies (sciencedaily.com) show an additional effect; The sticky material that makes up dental plaque does not stick as easily to the teeth of tea drinkers. These effects have been measured in study subjects drinking just two cups of tea a day between meals.

In a different study, the study subjects rinsed their mouths with tea ten times a day, resulting in a drop in cavities and plaque buildup, in proportion to how much the subjects rinsed. Also, the occurrence of gum disease dropped measurably.

Antibacterial white tea

These studies (msnbc.msn.com) were done using green and black tea, which don't contain as much antioxidants as white tea. In fact, white tea contains three times as much antioxidant as even green tea. Because white tea is still relatively rare and a recent addition to the diets of health-conscious people, not much research has been done on white tea and oral health. However, the antibacterial effects of white tea have been shown to be stronger than those of green tea (sciencedaily.com). This is a strong indication that the oral health benefits from white tea are even stronger than what has been proven for less antioxidant-rich teas.

White tea is better

It is well known that avid tea drinkers must watch out for dark staining of their teeth caused by black tea. For white tea, this problem is much reduced, due to white tea having much less coloring agents than black tea. Properly brewed white tea should have a much lighter appearance, with a subtle, golden tint in the cup, like a young white wine, with very few substances that might leave the teeth stained.

While tea of all sorts can be beneficial for oral and dental health, it's a safe bet that the potent white tea goes especially well together with healthy, white teeth and gums.

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Special White Tea Health Benefits

White tea is really a tea and doesn't refer to 'black' tea with milk! It is in reality black tea, which is fermented green tea, but it's all quite perplexing!It is produced by a plant labeled camellia sinensis which is also identified as the tea plant. It is from the fine white 'hairs' on the tiny closed buds of the plant, which it gets its name from. White tea health benefits are many and varied.

China produces most of the white tea and has a long history, particularly in the Sung Dynasty which existed between 900AD to 1200AD. It certainly looks unique but it also has a slightly sweet, delicate flavor and therefore an extremely pleasant taste. Just like green tea, it is not fermented and it is quite pure. There are several varieties: White Peony has twice the amount of leaves as buds but the most famous Silver Needles only contains buds picked within two days early in spring.

Our world is getting smaller and smaller, which is why even in North America people are getting to know and value its unique flavor and health giving properties.

There are some of the amazing white tea health benefits.
- It can decrease cholesterol
- Can lower blood pressure
- It has antioxidants that help prevent disease
- Promotes healthy teeth and gums
- Is good for overall bone health
- It has antiviral and antibacterial properties
- It's good for your skin
- May help reduce blood sugar

In fact some toothpaste have white tea in them, for example, Aquafresh, Crest and Colgate, to name a few. This is due to the fact that it can help the health of your gums and even help prevent caries. Also it has more antiviral and antibacterial properties than even green tea.

Next time you want a nice cuppa, think about trying this tea.There are many white tea health benefits as well as its uniqueness and special taste. You can visit some of the numerous tea websites online and find more information as well as being able to order it and have it sent to your home.

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Benefits of White Tea

There is a Chinese legend about white tea that says about five thousand years ago Shen Nung, the emperor, was journeying through the countryside. He found the water to be very foul and was unable to drink it so he demanded that it be boiled and one day as the wind blew into his cup a tea leaf and there tea was born.

White tea however became a treasure during the Song Dynasty in China from 960-1279. As a tribute to the emperor, the royal court, made white tea the drink of choice.

In order to produce white tea, it takes incredible care and effort. They take special care of newly planted tea bushes, cultivating and pruning them for two years before the allow them to be harvested. They steam the chosen buds and then let them dry ever so slowly. The difference between black, green and white tea is that the white tea is not rolled and is minimally oxidized. White tea is the least processed of all the tea and it is because of this that there are so many health benefits to drinking white tea.

White tea is packed with antioxidants. Antioxidants are essential nutrients that our bodies need in order to protect our bodies from free radicals. White tea is one of the best cancer preventing agents that we can use. White tea will protect you against all types of cancer such as colon, prostate and stomach cancers. In certain cases white tea has been shown to work as well as prescription drugs.

How about this – white tea can even help lower your blood pressure. White tea has been shown to thin the blood and improve the function of the arteries. This is a tireless fighter of strokes. There is a type of antioxidants called catechins found in white tea that have been shown to reduce cholesterol. The extra perk that white tea has to offer is that it increases good cholesterol and decreases the bad.

The combination of the above benefits then offers great overall heart protection. Researchers have also found that people that consume 2 or more cups of white tea a day are 50% less likely to die of a heart attack.

White tea also improves bone density and stronger than of those of people that don’t drink white tea. White tea has also been shown to be a natural killer of viruses and bacteria. White tea gives our immune system and all over toning to help us better fight against a wide variety of diseases and it can also help ease the symptoms of HIV.

What I have listed is only a few of the health benefits that you get by drinking white tea. The real question isn’t why should you drink white tea, it is why aren’t you drinking white tea. Stronger heart, stronger bones and a stronger immune system should be enough of a reason to drink white tea and get the rest of the benefits as well.

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