TEA AND HEALTH

[AJE]

Tea, which was first discovered by the Chinese thousands of years ago, was not only known to be a natural drink but also a healthy one. Scientific evidence has proved that it has its positive effects on the body and experts believe that besides vegetable and fruit, tea forms a very healthy diet for all ages.

Tea is considered a hydrating fluid and could be recommended as a daily intake of fluid.

Tea contains a variety of minerals and vitamins in small quantities, which is partly essential for maintaining health.

Tea has no calories provided it is taken without milk and sugar.

Tea is a natural source of fluoride, which is one of the essential ingredients required for strong and healthy teeth. Many agree that tea contains several oral health benefits. Tea is tooth friendly and studies show that it is invaluable in the fight against tooth decade.

Tea is recommended to patients and also should be encouraged by parents to give their children instead of sweet drinks, which are generally harmful to teeth.

Surveys carried out show that tea, rather than mineral waters and sweet drinks are very good for sportsmen especially as a fluid replacement after exercise.

Tea, which contains antioxidant flavonoids substantially, reduces the risk of heart attacks and protects against lung, Colon, Digestive, breast and prostate cancer.

Studies have also shown tea's positive effect on heart deceases and a high concentriation of flavonoids in tea reduces blood clotting and the deposition of cholesterol in the blood vessels.

[AJE]

TEAs DESCRIPTIONs INGREDIENTs


Alfalfa-Mint Tea: Vitamins, Minerals, Enzymes Alfalfa, Peppermint

Aphrodisia Tea The Name Say It All Damiana, Rosbuds, Ginkgo, Gota-Kola, Schazandra Berry, Muerita Puama,Sarsparilla

Arthritis Tea Sore, Swollen Joints Alfalfa, Dandelion, Burdock, Devils Claw

Brain Tea Students and Buisness Folk Gota-Koa, Ginkgo, Alfalfa Peppermint, Osawattamie, Eleuthero, Stevia

Breath of Life Tea Break Up Heavy Congestion Hibiscus Flower, Orange Peel, Lemon Grass Rose Hips, Spearmint, Ginger

Bright Eye Tea Great Wake Up Improve Vision Peppermint, Spearmint, Linden, Damiana, Eucalyptus, Eyebright and Cardamon

Calm Tea Reduce Stress and Relax Chamomile, Catnip, Strawberry Leaf, Linden, Peppermint, Skullcap, Passion Flower, Valerian

Chai Tea Traditional Chineese Assam Tea, Cardamon, Ginger, Licorice, Orange Peel, Corriander, Black Pepper

Cold Comfort Tea Helps to Conquer a Cold Echinacea, Mullien, Catnip, Goldenseal Leaf, Parsley, Chamomile, Peppermint, Ute Seed

D-Tox Tea Cleans the body gently Buckthorn, Burdock, Red Clover, Rose Hips, Clove, Ginger Nettle, Dandelion, Echinacea, Pau D' Arco

Digest Tea Demulcent Herbs for Gas Diarrhea and Ulcers Papaya Leaf, Cinnamon, Spearmint, Red Raspberry Slippery Elm

Energy Tea Enjoy Life Alfalfa, Peppermint, Ginkgo, Gota-Kola, Eleuthero, Licorice Root, Stevia

Women's Balance Balance Hormones Red Raspberry Leaf, Chaste Tree Berry, Spearmint, Schazandra Berry, Fo-Ti, Rose Hips, Osawattamie

Green Tea Body Tonic, Weight Loss Green Dragon

Helping Heart Tea Cholesterol, Blood Pressure Red Clover, Hawthorne, Uva Ursi, Black Cohosh

Headache Tea Fenugreek, Thyme, Wood Betony, White Willow Bark, Feverfew, Slippery Elm, Wild Lettuce

Kidney Bladder Tea Cleanse the Urinary Tract Marshmallow Leaf, Dandelion Leaf, Mullien, Peppermint, Junipher Berry, Uva Ursi

Lung Tea Breath Right Mullien, Plurisy Root, MarshMallow Leaf, Lobelia, Red Clover, Lemon Grass, Spearmint

Man's Magic Tea Build Vital Energy Sarsparilla, Damiana, Muerita Puama, Alfalfa, Saw Palmetto, Schzandra,Stevia

Merlin's Tea Ancient Tales of Wonder Bilberry Leaf, Blueberry Leaf, Alfalfa, Dandelion, Peppermint, Eleuthero, Ginkgo, Stevia, Cinnamon

Nature's Tea Cleans the Colon Senna Leaf, Peppermint, Hyssop, Dandelion Leaf, Rose Hips, MarshMallow, Chamomile, Stevia

Sleepy Tea Good Night Sleep Peppermint, Chamomile, Catnip, Strawberry Leaf, Linden, Skullcap, Passion Flower, Valerian

Slim Tea Firms Tones Weightloss Chickweed, Parsley, Red Clover, Alfalfa, Peppermint, Cinnamon, Fennel, Orange Peel, Stevia

Smokers Tea Reduce Cravings Lobelia, Kudzu, St John's Wort, Peppermint, Mullien, MarshMallow, Licorice, Stevia

Toner Tea Old Ozark Reciepe Hair, Skin and Nails Osawattamie, Spring Horsetail, Sage, Alfalfa, Red Raspberry Leaf, Kelp, Stevia

Tummy Tea Upset Stomach, Heartburn Peppermint, Spearmint, Papaya, Ginger, Slippery Elm

[pk]

Thank you AJE for this informative comment showing what each tea is for. I always get it mixed up when I'm looking for what tea I want. Now I have a quick reference guide right here on the bubbler.

pk

[pk]

I know there are many healthy uses for tea besides drinking it. The one I found interesting:

Driving out mosquito. After making brewed tealeaves dry in sun, one can burn them in summer evenings. The scent of burnt tealeaves can drive out mosquito with an effect resembling that of mosquito-repellent incense, and at the same time, it will do no harm to the users.

Always looking for ways to keep mosquitos away when we are on our patio and I hate spraying unhealthy bug spray especially when we are trying to bring food out.

pk

[pk]

Just remembered another use of tea bags:

Dentists recommend putting cold wet tea bags over your stitches when you have a tooth or wisdom teeth removed. It aids in the healing process and reduces the bleeding.

pk

[AJE]

Just a blog for the Green Tea vs. Coffee

which has more caffine?
which has more antioxidants?
which one is "better" for you?


http://www.crossfit.com/discus/messages/23/2651.html

White Tea vs. Green Tea Blog
http://greenteaforum.o-cha.com/post-946.html

[AJE]

Caffeine Content Comparisons

The following is the approximate caffeine content of various beverages Calculated in Milligrams of Caffeine

Coffee (5 oz.) average per serving:80 Range: 40-170 Per Ounce: 16.00

Cola (12 oz.) APS: 45 Range: 30 - 60 Per Ounce: 3.75

Black Tea (one tea bag) APS: 40 Range 25 - 110 Per Ounce: 5.00

Oolong Tea (one tea bag) APS: 30 Range: 12 - 55 Per Ounce: 3.75

Green Tea (one tea bag) APS: 20 Range: 8 - 30 Per Ounce 2.50

White Tea (one tea bag) APS: 15 Range: 6 - 25 Per Ounce: 2.00

Decaf Tea (one tea bag) APS: 2 Range: 1 - 4 Per Ounce: 0.50

Herbal Tea (one tea bag) APS: 0 Range: 0 Per Ounce: 0.00
*Assumes 8 ounces of water per tea bag

[MrKhay]

Chamomile is one of the oldest garden herbs, whose reputation as a medicinal plant shows little signs of abatement. Considered a universal remedy by the ancient Egyptians, Chamomile continues to be used today to battle illness, promote calm and relieve anxiety at bedtime. As a tisane (herbal tea), it is naturally caffeine-free. The finest varieties of Chamomile, of which our tea is great example, continue to come from Egypt. If you have yet to try it, you'll be pleasantly surprised by its superior flavor.
At the link posted below, you'll find facts on a variety of teas.
http://www.adagio.com/herbal/chamomile.html

[keith]

Originally Posted by Brain

Chamomile is one of the oldest garden herbs, whose reputation as a medicinal plant shows little signs of abatement. Considered a universal remedy by the ancient Egyptians, Chamomile continues to be used today to battle illness, promote calm and relieve anxiety at bedtime. As a tisane (herbal tea), it is naturally caffeine-free. The finest varieties of Chamomile, of which our tea is great example, continue to come from Egypt. If you have yet to try it, you'll be pleasantly surprised by its superior flavor.

Where's this post from? Please give attribution.

Regards,
Keith

[keith]

I like tea, and I'm learning some things here, however...

I can't live without my coffee!

Cool thing is, a month or two ago the news on coffee purported that COFFEE may be the best antioxidant around! And that, unlike most things that are fine in moderation coffee's antioxidant benefits appear to increase the more you drink it!

That's good, because I drink a few pots a day!

I'm gonna live forever!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Regards,
Keith