Your Keys of Knowing Your Teas
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WHITE TEA White tea is not white in color! Irrespective of its name, it is still your average looking dark colored concoction.White tea refers to tea in its raw, natural state. After picking, the leaves are simply arranged and allowed to dry, without processing. Studies have shown that the amino acid L–theanine found in the tea plant alters the attention networks in the brain and...
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PU-ERH TEA Pu-erh Tea (pronounced ‘poo-air’) has long been valued in Chinese herbalism for its vast benefits. It contains high levels of polyphenols (flavonoids, catechins and theaflavin), which are well known for their antioxidant activity. Of the five main types of tea (white, green, oolong and black being the others), pu-erh stands apart from every other one as its tea leaves go through a natural...
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OOLONG TEA Oolong tea is nature’s gift rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and alkaloids. It is developed in semi-fermented processing, which provides the tea with numerous polyphenolic compounds and adds even more valuable health benefits. Oolong tea also contains caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine (which are similar to caffeine) that on consumption, may stimulate the nervous system. Oolong tea is fragrant with a fruity flavor and...
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GINSENG Ginseng, made from the ginseng root, is a staple of Asian medicine and helps boost energy and improve circulation. The major health benefits of this tea are due to the naturally occurring chemicals called ‘ginsenosides’ present in the root. While it doesn’t have a directly calming effect, ginseng still stands among the best teas for stress since it can combat depression and fatigue by...
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VALERIAN Valerian tea is made from valerian root and is an ancient medicinal tea. Hippocrates prescribed it to treat insomnia back in the 4th century. Like many of the stress reducing teas, valerian appears to work by lowering cortisol and inflammation in the body and brain. BENEFITS OF VALERIAN Even though Valerian is most well-known for its stress reducing and relaxing properties, it offers a...
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OOLONG TEA Oolong tea is nature’s gift rich in antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and alkaloids. It is developed in semi-fermented processing, which provides the tea with numerous polyphenolic compounds and adds even more valuable health benefits. Oolong tea also contains caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine (which are similar to caffeine) that on consumption, may stimulate the nervous system. Oolong tea is fragrant with a fruity flavor and...
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LEMON BALM Lemon balm has a reputation as an incredible herb for supporting overall health and well-being. Its name is attributed to its citrusy scent. It is a member of the mint family and is used in cooking, as well as in the forms of essential oil and tea. It has soothing, anti-stress properties without causing drowsiness and inducing sleep, therefore it is more versatile...
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LAVENDER Lavender is well-known for its amazing aroma, gorgeous flowers, and calming properties. Whether in the form of essential oils, incense, or tea, it can sooth anxiety and stress, and bring clam. In the form of tea, lavender has antioxidants like regular tea leaves but without the caffeine. You can brew a blend of lavender and chamomile tea at bedtime for a soothing sleep-inducing beverage....
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GINSENG Ginseng, made from the ginseng root, is a staple of Asian medicine and helps boost energy and improve circulation. The major health benefits of this tea are due to the naturally occurring chemicals called ‘ginsenosides’ present in the root. While it doesn’t have a directly calming effect, ginseng still stands among the best teas for stress since it can combat depression and fatigue by...
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GINGER Ginger root has been celebrated both as spice and medicine for centuries. It is a well-known remedy for colds, flu, indigestion, and nausea. But the benefits of ginger are not limited to only these issues. Ginger has amazing overall health benefits which you are about to see for yourself. There are many ways of consuming ginger. It can be eaten raw both fresh &...
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