More about Tea!

Tea Basics

All teas are either black, green, white, or oolong. The differences range in the way the teas are processed and how much oxidizing has occurred. Black tea is by far the most popular in the United States, traditionally used to make iced tea, which is a uniquely western drink. Known for its antioxidant properties, green tea is enjoying the most growth as people try to maintain a more healthy lifestyle. A middle ground between black and green, oolong has a peachy flavor and aroma. White tea is the most glamorous and expensive because it has extremely limited production. Made from only the buds of the green tea plant, this tea is usually reserved for special occasions.

Stay Healthy and Drink Tea

Current scientific research suggests that drinking tea has numerous health benefits.

-Tea reduces risk of heart attacks
-reduces bad cholesterol
-lowers blood pressure
-reduces stress
-essential oils present in tea aid in digestion
-antioxidant compounds found in tea is said to help prevent the growth and spread of certain cancer cells.
-Fluoride, naturally present in tea, helps protect teeth from the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease
-tea can ease symptoms associated with allergies
-tea is a rich source of vitamins
-green tea assists in deterring aging by protecting against cellular damage

Brewing the perfect cup of tea

Pour fresh, cold filtered water into a kettle. Since tea is mostly water, filtered tap water is advised to be the best. Bring to a rolling boil. For green tea, allow water to cool for one to two minutes in order to avoid “cooking” the leaves. Measure approximately one heaping teaspoon of tea per 6 oz cup.
Loose leaf tea may be put straight into the teapot or put into a tea ball infuser in the teapot.
To make iced tea, let your tea brew, and pour over ice.


	More about Tea! Tea Basics All teas are either black, green, white, or oolong. The differences range in the way the teas are processed and how much oxidizing has occurred. Black tea is by far the most popular in the United States, traditionally used to make iced tea, which is a uniquely western drink. Known for its antioxidant properties, green tea is enjoying the most growth as people try to maintain a more healthy lifestyle. A middle ground between black and green, oolong has a peachy flavor and aroma. White tea is the most glamorous and expensive because it has extremely limited production. Made from only the buds of the green tea plant, this tea is usually reserved for special occasions. Stay Healthy and Drink Tea Current scientific research suggests that drinking tea has numerous health benefits. -Tea reduces risk of heart attacks -reduces bad cholesterol -lowers blood pressure -reduces stress -essential oils present in tea aid in digestion -antioxidant compounds found in tea is said to help prevent the growth and spread of certain cancer cells. -Fluoride, naturally present in tea, helps protect teeth from the bacteria that cause tooth decay and gum disease -tea can ease symptoms associated with allergies -tea is a rich source of vitamins -green tea assists in deterring aging by protecting against cellular damage Brewing the perfect cup of tea Pour fresh, cold filtered water into a kettle. Since tea is mostly water, filtered tap water is advised to be the best. Bring to a rolling boil. For green tea, allow water to cool for one to two minutes in order to avoid “cooking” the leaves. Measure approximately one heaping teaspoon of tea per 6 oz cup. Loose leaf tea may be put straight into the teapot or put into a tea ball infuser in the teapot. To make iced tea, let your tea brew, and pour over ice. Tea : Fruit & Herbal Tea : Green : Black : Red : Flavored : Republic of Tea : Metro Tea ©2008 Coffee Times Coffee House, Inc. All Rights Reserved.