For Christmas, Julia got me an assortment of gitfts including some looseleaf tea and a strainer from Teavana. Here you’re looking at the Celestial Temple blend, a Chinese high-elevation mix of black tea leaves. I am not a tea expert or a snob. While I appreciate using a tea ball or other device like this strainer for using looseleaf, 99% of my tea consumption in my lifetime has been via bags. At work I mostly use bags of green tea, herbal tea, or Earl Grey depending on my mood and the season. I often head to the coffee maker and hear a yelp of “It’s not ready yet” when I’m just siphoning off some hot water from the release valve on top of the machine. That’s what the spigot is for, people. In fact,... »View More
Many people say there’s nothing more American than apple pie. However there is another sweet treat that’s one hundred percent red, white, and blue. From coast to coast, Americans are wild about iced tea. What many don’t realize is that although it’s based on an Asian brew, iced tea is an American innovation. Iced tea’s popularity can be traced to the heat wave of 1904 when tea merchant Richard Blechynden decided to serve tea over ice at an exposition in St. Louis. Americans have since perfected different methods of making iced tea, along with several innovate recipes. Black teas from Ceylon, China and Java are most commonly used to make iced tea. Flavored teas such as lemon green tea, peach black tea, Formosa oolong,... »View More
Whether you are looking to lose weight, tone up, or simply make your body healthier, Hoodia with green tea is a great option for you, and there are tons of different reasons for this, which, if you are interested in, then you are definitely going to want to read on to find out more. What Hoodia With Green Tea Is Hoodia with green tea is a green tea supplement which is manufactured by the Maximum International Company, and which is used universally not only to help with weight loss and physically improve the body, but as well to prevent and even cure diseases. The way that Hoodia with green tea works is that it uses the green tea extract to reduce your appetite as well as clear your body of any toxins, so that almost immediately after beginning... »View More
Antioxidants are substances that help our bodies fight free radicals-natural but toxic chemical reactions that occur in our bodies and damage our cells. Different antioxidants combat different free radicals, so it’s wise to know and use a wide range of antioxidant foods and vitamins that help preserve health and vitality. Vitamin C is a well-known antioxidant vitamin. Foods that contain the antioxidant properties of Vitamin C include oranges, lemons, grapefruits, cantaloupe, many leafy greens, broccoli and peppers. Beta carotene, found in carrots, is another antioxidant nutrient. Garlic is another food known for its antioxidant properties. Garlic actually has many healthy properties and can even be used as an antibacterial. Berries of... »View More
The history of tea is really quite fascinating. There are many myths that surround the creation of tea. One such popular myth is from a Chinese legend stating that tea was discovered in 2737 BC when Chinese emperor Chen Nung accidentally dropped the leaves of the camellia sinensis plant. Not wanting to throw the water out, he took a sip and tea was born. One would think that tea would grow on vines in the ground. However, tea is actually grown from trees found in the hotter climates of the world. From China, tea was brought to Japan who incorporated it into their special occasions and into their holiday meals. When it reached England in sixteen sixty-two, tea was fully introduced to the world. England adapted tea as their national beverage and... »View More
Green tea is a refreshing drink that has been consumed in China for hundreds of years, and this drink has become very popular in other places around the world in the recent past. Green tea drinkers consume the beverage hot or cold depending on the temperature, their mood and the availability of the drink. Green tea side effects are often a matter of discussion for many people believe that green tea side effects are important and definite. Others speculate that the studies outlining green tea side effects are not clearly proven because there are studies that show conflicting results. There are few adverse green tea side effects that are a part of the discussion. Most people agree that the only really negative green tea side effect is the presence... »View More
Losing weight is a subject on the minds of many. Our eat on the run, tv watching lifestyle has led many of us to have bigger waistlines than we’d like; and bigger waistlines than are healthy for us. In fact, the US Centers for Disease Control estimates that over 60 million Americans, or 30% of the adult population, are obese. Obesity related illnesses are going to lead the pack as causes of death in our country very soon if we don’t get ourselves back on track. Obesity leads to heart disease, high blood pressure, Type II diabetes and increases your risk for some forms of cancer. As our weight increases, so do our risk levels. So, how do we go about losing the weight? Well, most of us are aware that we need to eat less and exercise more.... »View More
Over the last few years, scientists have discovered compelling evidence that green tea protects our bodies against many serious diseases, including cancer. Though the research continues, it seems that it’s safe to conclude that adding green tea to your diet is likely a great way to protect your health. One of the most serious cancers in our time is stomach cancer. Though its incidence has declined in recent years, it is still the second most common cancer in the world. In addition, chronic gastritis is a common problem today, and many doctors believe that those with chronic gastritis are more likely to develop stomach cancer in the future. In Yangzhong, China, researchers from the UCLA School of Public health studied a total of 732 patients.... »View More
As you may already know, the food industry will never serve to amaze you. If there is a product out there that someone might want, the food industry is sure to capitalize upon it in as many ways as possible. So, it should come as no wonder that when they found out about all of the great benefits of green tea, they did the same. One of the new foods that they are capitalizing on here are green tea mints. The Benefits of Green Tea and Green Tea Mints First of all, in order to understand why so many people would enjoy snacking on some green tea mints you are going to need to understand the health value that is found within green tea. There are a lot of antioxidants in green tea. These antioxidants have proven to be helpful for various medical conditions. These... »View More