Flavonoid intake is inversely associated with the incidence of chronic diseases.
The scientific study linked below tested hypotheses that tea is the major dietary source of flavonoids in U.S. adults; tea consumers differ from those of tea nonconsumers in sociodemographics, health-related behaviors, and dietary and beverage sources of flavonoid intake. This study (linked below) [...]
Entries from October 2009
October 30, 2009
Tea drinkers are hot!
October 28, 2009
Yerba Mate – yerba what-tea?
Yerba Mate….Yerba What -tea??
Mate tea gives the most energy of any type of tea; they have 100% of the caffeine as a cup of coffee. Mate teas also help curb the appetite and contain 21 vitamins and minerals for the body.
The University of Illinois at Urbana-Campaign conducted a study on the ability of Mate to [...]
October 27, 2009
Calm-A-Sutra 2009 Scholarship Contest
The Tea Council USA sponsored the Calm -A- Sutra PSA Student Video Competition 2009, The Winner and some other selected entries are posted below. Which One Do You Like Best? I’d love to hear your opinion!
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October 26, 2009
Pu-erh Thoughts: anti-anging, cleansing, weight loss rolled into one?
Pu-erh Tea is an ancient black Chinese tea. Pu-erh tea is very strong with a deep, earthy flavor. Tea connoisseurs revere that Pu-erh tea possesses several important medicinal properties. Until 1995 it was illegal to import Pu-erh tea into the United States. The production process is still a closely guarded state secret in China. Often [...]
October 21, 2009
Choose…Lovemore
Life is interesting…when your passions find you (or when you tear off the covers of “normal” and begin to seek the “extraordinary”)….coincidences begin to occur, paths begin to cross, relationships begin to build, friendships start to develop, and dreams begin to give birth to change…
Through my longtime friendship with Penni Shelton, of Real Food Tulsa, [...]
October 18, 2009
Weight a Minute…
It is nearing holiday season and I have received more than a few emails and phone calls requesting teas which may be supportive to those who are trying to eat right and slim down this season. Well folks, you have come to the right place. Personally, I have found that the more tea I drink, [...]
October 14, 2009
Steep Thoughts (how to steep the perfect cup of tea)
How to Steep a Perfect Cup of Tea
A perfect pot of tea does not begin with a mug of hot water and tea bag. The perfect pot takes time and careful planning.
First of all, the tea in standard tea bags are called “fannings”, the dust and left overs from the tea leave grading and separation [...]
October 14, 2009
Teapots, teacups and more…
For those of you friends that want to purchase one of the fabulous tea steeper cups you see me with so often, or one of the teapots or other accessories I recommend, I have added an Amazon store. There is a new tab up above on our blog, that you can click on anytime, and [...]
October 10, 2009
Autumn – teas to warm the heart and soul
It seems that cooler days and more rain have come to visit my part of the country this fall.
What are my fall picks for you to snap up?
Winter’s Eve – black tea with pistachio, almonds, cloves, cinnamon, oranges and essence.
Carrot Cake -black tea, carrots, cloves, cinnamon, vanilla and calendula.
Pralines and Cream – black tea, [...]
October 8, 2009
Chocolate lovers: we have blends for you!
As I sit here sipping one of our black tea blends, Cocoa Jungle, I am delightfully experiencing a sense of calm and focus. Cocoa Jungle contains black tea, yerba mate, coconut, almonds, cocoa and white chocolate and is only $10 for our standard 3 ounce loose leaf size (30 servings).
We also have:
Chocolate Raspberry: black tea, [...]
