First, it is important to know the categories of teas before you go around testing them out! Each type has a specific purpose and it's own unique effect on the body in comparison to the others. (For example, black teas are a lot more potent and powerful than a white or green tea.) Herbal teas are have the most potential to have a powerful effect on the body and need to be discussed with your primary care practitioner before taking on a regular basis if you have any pre-existing health concerns. Remember, everything in moderation!
GREEN TEA, OOLONG TEA, MATCHA TEA, WHITE TEA, PU-ERH TEA, BLACK TEA, HIBISCUS TEA, DECAF TEA, HERBAL TEA.
GREEN, OOLONG, WHITE, BLACK, HERBAL.
According to The Detox Cookbook and Health Plan, written by Maggie Pannell, published in London, England that contains over 150 different recipes to help transform your body from experiencing a toxic overload to being a tonic temple, “herbal teas make a perfect detox drink choice”! This is because herbal teas are naturally caffeine-free as well as sugar-free! It is important to find a tea that you enjoy without adding white sugar or other products to, so you can fully benefit from the herbal blends and reap the benefits. Teas have a diverse, unique purpose in our culture and help our bodies function in a more efficient manner. The immense variety of tea blends allows an individual have a beverage suited for any time of day, and any time of mood! The power of tea can range from aiding headaches and nausea to relieving someone from severe aches and pains. Add ice to any of these teas, or chill them in the fridge to have an entirely different experience when the weather is warmer! Remember, ENJOY!
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1) Green Tea is one of the most popular teas in the world, Matcha is a popular green tea in powered form, originating from Japan.
2) Green Tea is made from unfermented leaves of Camellia Sinesis.
3) Green Tea contains Theanine, an amino acid, which is great for the central nervous system and which makes for a great stress reliever.
4) Green Tea commercially comes with many different flavours, often times is blended with lemon, mint, honey, blueberry or other fruity aids. This means MORE vitamins in your beverage! MORE antioxidants!
5) According to an article written with evidence provided by University of Basel, extract from green tea has proven to be even more beneficial for our health. The article begins by stating that these findings could be helpful in treatments for psychiatric disorders, like dementia. It explains that the extract “increases the brain's effective connectivity”, and also led to better cognitive performance.
6) According to http://tea.wikia.com/, “ the antibacterial and natural fluoride found in green tea kills the bacteria that causes tooth decay, bad cavities and gum disease.” Remember, adding sugar or other unnatural substances will negate these effects.
8) Green tea has a powerful effect on our blood, in a sense it acts as a cleanser, reducing AND stabilizing cholesterol through preventing LDL cholesterol from transcending to being oxidized.
9) Mint helps with headaches, digestion and upset stomach.
10) Green Tea has effectively aided individuals with allergies, reducing side effects like watery eyes, sniffling and congestion, as well as a sore throat!
1) Oolong is a Traditional Chinese tea, “oolong” derived from the Chinese name, “black dragon”.
2) Oolong, like Green Tea, is from the leaves of Camellia Sinesis. The leaves goes through similar process of drying but have a more particular oxidation process.
3) Oolong tea can also be found in variety, from Vietnamese, Thai, Indonesian to African, and many more!
4) Oolong tea should be prepared with 200 to 205F water and steeped for 3-10 minutes.
5) A study conducted by the Archives of Dermatology found that Oolong has positive effects on the skin, helping fight acne, eczema and other eruptions of the skin.
6) Oolong Tea CONTAINS CAFFEINE, as well as other chemicals that act similar to caffeine, known as theophylline and theobromine. Therefore Oolong Tea is a great energizing tea and serves as an excellent substitute for coffee.
7) According to WebMD, Oolong tea is is known for assisting weight loss, lowering cholesterol and fighting diabetes.
8) Some popular Oolong teas to try are "Red Robe", "Gold Turtle", "Iron Monk", "White Comb" and "Cassia." There is an immense variety of Oolong blends with unique flavors!
9) Oolong has also been discovered to fight Heart Disease or lower the risk there of, as stated on organicfacts.net.
10) My favourite place to shop for Oolong Tea online is the “RepublicofTea”, don't forget to check out their website and further your education of herbal remedies there! A great source!
1) White tea is a lightly oxidized tea, which has a smooth, subtle flavor and is easy to drink in comparison to other earthy, strong blends like the herbal blends.
2) White tea was originally referred to as a black tea, due to how it is brewed, unlike a green tea where it is brewed to remove certain components such as enzymes and external microbes.
3) Some well known White Teas are: Silver Needle, White Peony, Darjeeling!
4) White Tea is prepared differently than other teas, unlike Oolong, it does not require panning or rolling!
5) White tea is brewed at 175 and steeps for an average of 4-5 minutes.
6) According to Teavana, White Tea contains about “1-2% as much caffeine content as one cup of coffee”.
7) Aside from the delicate taste of White Tea, it is also beneficial to the skin. It can be added to a bath, mixed with honey and used for a facial or hair mask!
8) A great tip from Teatulia.com is to not “let the tea share the pantry with items like coffee and spices that can leach their flavor into the tea leaves.”
9) The best time of year to purchase White Tea is during the Spring and Summer, but it can be enjoyed through out any time of the year since it's sweet, light flavor is so desirable.
10) White Tea contains Calcium, Magnesium, Zinc, Theobromine and Caffeine.
1) Black tea contains vitamins C, E, A, B. It is a common misconception that Black Teas always contain more caffeine than others like Green Tea, however, it entirely depends upon the producer of the product. Majority of teas contain caffeine, however, over all contain less caffeine than coffee.
2) Black Tea's origin is mid 17th century China.
3) Black Tea is known to aid in weight loss, lowering bad cholesterol, reducing fatigue and stimulates the central nervous system. Therefore it is also a suitable candidate to replace coffee.
4) Black Tea also, like Green Tea, enhances blood vessel elasticity and strength. It also aids in dental health.
5) A popular favourite Chinese Black Tea is “Lapsang Souchong”, my personal favourite Black Tea over all from my childhood is the notorious English brand, “PG Tips”.
6) According to Vibha Dhawan of Teatulia, those who indulge in 1-2 cups of Black Tea daily had a “70% lower chance of having or developing type 2 diabetes.”
7) Black Tea contains a component known as “polyphenols” which help block DNA damage caused by toxins, such as tobacco and alcohol.
8) Studies have suggested that Black Tea can lower the chance of ovarian cancer in regular drinkers. The link with this information can be found here: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15831086
9) A popular Himalayan Black Tea is known as “Dajeerling” tea.
10) Black Tea is also a known diuretic, meaning increase of urine flow.
1) Herbal Teas can be composed of a variety of plants, meaning there is toxicity risk when combining different herbs. Be certain to check each ingredient for health and safety purposes.
2) A popular type of herbal melody is known as “hibiscus teas” which originated from Egypt.
3) Herbal Teas can vary from herbs such as Catnip, Caraway, Cannbis, to flowers such as Dandelion, Chamomile, and Lavender!
4) A popular Herbal tea known as Ginseng acts as an excellent caffeine substitute!
5) Another tea that can be classified as an Herbal remedy is “Rooibos” otherwise known as “Red Tea” which are non-diuretic teas and can be drink frequently in comparison to other teas.
6) Other popular herbs are ginger, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, hibiscus, jasmine, rosehip, mint. A powerful herb used to treat insomnia amongst several other issues is known as “Valerian”.
7) According to healthcastle.com, “Dr Susan Percival, researcher of a 2007 study found that drinking 6 cups of tea may improve immune response as more virus-fighting interferon was secreted.”
8) Studies have shown that Herbal Teas can support clear breathing, look for melodies titled “throat coating” if you are experiencing a sore throat!
9) Although considered a green tea, Matcha tea, a Japanese blend, has been proven to have epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) (an antioxidant found in green tea) 137 times greater than in Chinese green tea.
10) Another name for herbal teas is “tisane”.
