Tea

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Beauty Blunders Cured By Tea

-by Mimi Madrid-

Beauty blunders happen all the time. Good thing there's a little herb called Tea that can be a miracle remedy for these little blurbs and oopsies. Tea has tons of benefits, whether consumed or not. Read our article to learn more.

The Top 5 Most Expensive Teas in the World

-by Edan Barak-

Tea is the most popular beverage in the world - more popular than sodas, alcoholic drinks, and coffee - combined. It's practically just hot water with an aroma, and yet can be sold for hundreds of dollars per cup for the most expensive kind. Tea, anyone?

Turkish Tea Culture

-by Stefanie Singer-

Turkish tea habits provide an interesting peek into the beverage's cultural importance. Tea traveled to Turkey via the Silk Road in the 16th century.

The Little Guide to British Tea Party Etiquette

-by Tina Jesson-

Thinking of hosting a tea party? An afternoon tea party is one of the easiest ways to entertain elegantly. The Little Guide to British Tea Party Etiquette is all about how to host an elegant tea party, what food to serve, how to make great tea and the etiquette and protocols of hosting a tea party and how to be the perfect hostess and guest.

Most Popular Types of Tea to Be Explored by Every Tea Connoisseur

-by Andrea S Watkins-

Tea has been around for over 5,000 years, and with its ever growing popularity it is sure to stay for 5,000 years more. Nowadays, people are getting tremendously conscious about what they take in their bodies.

Enjoy the Goodness of Green Tea for Wellness

-by Uday Patel-

An article on green tea and its consumption. Read all about this useful hot beverage that cheers us as well as benefits our health.

Tea: The Wonder Drink

-by Prerana Roy-

It's a drowsy cold winter morning and you are cozily wrapped in thick blankets. You wake up fighting the morning lethargy, yawning pathetically and then suddenly there arrives a roll of newspaper with a steaming hot cup of ginger tea. And you bet: it's a moment of paradise.

Matcha Green Tea - A Rich Source of Antioxidants

-by Dmytro Fedorev-

The Matcha green is one of the herbal teas that have gained huge popularity. Few decades ago, the tea leaves were only used during Japanese tea ceremonies. However, now the tea has become quite a popular beverage across the globe. There are many health benefits associated with Matcha green tea.

Matcha Green Tea Powder - How to Find the Best Quality

-by Dmytro Fedorev-

Matcha green tea is a refreshing tea from Japan which was once exclusively available for the Japanese but now it is shipped to various countries of the world. The Matcha green tea leaves are hand-picked during the month of May in Japan and then the leaves are steamed in order to prevent fermentation. If the leaves are allowed to ferment, it can lose its original color and turn black. However, by avoiding fermentation, the leaves can retain its green color.

3 Factors to Consider When You Want to Buy Matcha

-by Dmytro Fedorev-

There are various kinds of green tea available in the market. However, if you are looking for a green tea that offers manifold health benefits, you should consider buying matcha. There are many wholesale dealers available through whom you can buy Match and cheap rates.

Pu-Erh Tea Helps You Gain Weight And Also Lose Weight

-by Dmytro Fedorev-

Since the time the pu-erh tea leaves were experimented for the first time in 1973 at a tea factory in Yunnan, the pu-erh tea has become quite a popular beverage in China. Even though the tea has manifold health benefits, it is best known for facilitating weight loss. The pu-erh tea helps in normalizing the metabolic activity of your tea and thereby assists in shedding unwanted weight.

Everything You Wanted to Know About the Pu-erh Tea

                                                                                -by Dmytro Fedorev-         

The dark colored tea that is mainly produced in the Yunnan region of China is referred to as Pu-erh tea. After keeping the tea leaves in open air for fermentation, the leaves are dried and rolled. This process brings about oxidation through microbial fermentation. The result is formation of dark or black colored tea. We should not confuse this kind of tea with the 'black tea' are used in Western countries.

Unwind at the End of a Long Day With a Cup of Tea

-by J. Martinez-

Many of us relax after a long day with a glass of wine, a bottle of beer, or a scotch on the rocks. Others prefer a soda. However, a cup of tea can be just as soothing, and better for your body and mind.

Tea Facts - Why the Shape of the Japanese Tea Bowl Is So Important

-by Anne Therese-

Certain Japanese tea bowl shapes answer the preparation, serving requirement, and temperature needs of Japanese tea. Learn how to choose the Japanese tea bowl shape that best brings out the flavor and aroma of Japanese tea.

6 Reasons Why I Love To Buy Chinese Tea

-by Hannah McGimpsey-

It seems obvious to me why I love Chinese tea but I guess it is not also as apparent to others. So I just want to lay out why I love it so much. So let's begin.

The Pitfalls When Brewing Chinese Tea and How to Avoid Them

-by Hannah McGimpsey-

Don't like brewing Chinese tea because it doesn't taste the same as it did in the store? In this article I will look at why you are making bad tea and how to improve it!

Does Fair-Trade Tea Make A Difference?

-by Hannah McGimpsey-

Oxfam recently carried out research into tea estates in Malawi, India and Indonesia to investigate wages. In this article I want to have a look at what they found.

The Top 5 Herbal Teas For More Energy

-by Nicholas Dean-

If you are having a hard time starting your day off right from feeling tired right when you wake up then drink an herbal energy tea might be exactly what you need. Herbal teas have been used for many generations for a variety of reasons. Sometimes herbal teas have been used for weight loss and other times they have been used to help with taking away stomach pain.

What Is White Tea? Types of Chinese Tea

-by Julian Andrews-

White has become very popular recently due to its health benefits, but still it's not so well known as green tea. White tea is maybe even more easy to drink because of its light delicate taste and a little sweeter than other Chinese teas.

The Positive Facts About Oolong Tea And Weight Loss

-by David S Sean-

Studies show that oolong tea could be useful to burn the excessive weight as it contains lots of beneficial compounds to boost metabolism. By drinking oolong tea before your exercise routine, you actually double the fat burning effect.

Green Tea and Black Tea: A Simple Cup of Ancient Culture

-by Sean Fay-

According to Chinese lore, the first tea infusion was discovered by the legendary Emperor Shennong, who also taught the people agriculture and herbal medicine. The drink was discovered accidentally when wild tea leaves fell into boiling water - when the Emperor tasted it he found it delightful and began the tradition of tea drinking.

The Difference Between Afternoon Tea, High and Low Tea.

-by Joelle Grubb-

How did the term 'afternoon tea' come about? What is the difference between high tea and low tea? Come and explore the history of afternoon tea and how the meanings of these terms developed.

How to Care for Your China Teaware

-by Joelle Grubb-

Fine china teaware is precious and you will want to give it the care it deserves. Follow these simple tips and your china will be kept in tip top condition for the long life it was meant to endure.

How to Use Leftover Green Tea in Your Household

-by Barry Y. Smith-

Green tea has many amazing benefits to your health. It can promote weight loss, lower cholesterol, fight tooth decay, regulate blood pressure, fight bacteria and viruses and maintain skin health. Studies have also shown that it can even prevent and manage heart disease and diabetes while keeping esophageal cancer, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's at bay. (Whew! That was a mouthful)

Learn More About Where Chinese Tea Comes From

-by Hannah McGimpsey-

It seems to be quite common for people to be unaware of where their tea comes from. With misleading packaging it has been known for some British people to think that their teabags have been grown in England. Apart from one small farm (who have to blend their tea with Chinese or Indian teas anyway) this is just not the case.

10 Tea Facts That I Bet You Didn't Know!

-by Hannah McGimpsey-

While tea is a much loved drink; how much time have you actually taken to think about the beverage? It is a drink that is steeped in history, myths and culture. It affects societies across the globe so I think it is worth knowing a little bit extra about it.

A Short History of the Tea Service Set

-by Joelle Grubb-

Come with me as we follow the development from ancient Chinese tea bowls to the elaborate English tea service sets so well known by most of us today. See how our different cultures are defined by how we drink our tea.

How To Store Your Loose Leaf Tea

-by Hannah McGimpsey-

If you are a frequent drinker of loose tea you hopefully already know the best ways to store your tea. But if you are new to this wonderful world you may need a few tips to make sure that you get the most out of the experience.

Artificial Sweeteners: Facts VS Myths

-by George F. Tohme-

Satisfi Tea is the only green or black tea drink that's high in fiber and no sugar added. Despite some occasional unfounded claims by some individuals and professionals that artificial sweeteners may not be good for health for one reason or another, facts are that all sugar substitutes available on the market are safe for human consumption according to all health organizations including the American Diabetes Association, the American Dietetic association, the Mayo Clinic and all others.

Super Food Teas

-by Chloe Brotheridge-

Tea is the new coffee. There, I said it. Check out the amazing properties of these super food teas...