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Published: June 12, 2007
It has been said that a large Starbucks Frappacino contains more saturated fat than a Big Mac from McDonalds. Thinking twice about that next caffeine jolt? A wake-up beverage does not have to break a calorie or fat budget for the day.
Tea of all types will provide the necessary caffeine and other nutrients without spoiling a diet. Because Loose Leaf Teas take advantage of experimenting with flavoring water different ways, Loose Leaf Teas don't contain any calories at all. The people of the eastern world and countries such as China, Japan, India, and Korea have figured out the secret to health. All Loose Leaf Teas derive from different types of plants native to the eastern countries of the world.
The concept is simple: Grow the tea, harvest the tea, and steep the leaves in water to flavor the water. The tea drinker determines the desired flavor and prepares it accordingly. The tea drinker can steep the tea in hot water or cold water (or anything in between) for varying lengths of time. The flavor of Loose Leaf Teas is a direct result of the type of tea it is and the way in which it is prepared. All teas, whether Loose Leaf Teas, tea bags, white teas, green teas, oolong teas, or organic teas, can provide health benefits while making the day soothing and relaxing for the drinker.
Much has been found on the health benefits of drinking Loose Leaf Teas over coffee. Antioxidants in Loose Leaf Teas boost the immune system and protect against diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and gastrointestinal irritations. The caffeine in tea can also help raise metabolism, create alertness, and enhance mood without stimulating the irritability that coffee often causes.
Loose Leaf Teas are prepared by putting the loose tealeaves directly into water to steep. The flavor of the tea can be adjusted by adjusting the amount of tea that is added to the water and the length of time the tea steeps in the water. Caffeine content is also greater the longer the tea steeps in hot water.
Oolong tea is among the kinds Loose Leaf Teas that have the most delicate reputation. Drinkers of Loose Leaf Teas must take special precautions while preparing oolong tea, so as not to burn the leaves or dilute the flavor. The best way to describe the flavor of an oolong tea is to say that it is between that of a black tea and a green tea. Oolong tea is often brewed strong with a high caffeine dose, and is considered a morning wake-up tea.
Green tea is also a tea where the drinker must take some care in steeping it. If the drinker is not careful and leaves the green tea in too long, the tealeaves can be burned. Burned green tea results in a bitter taste to the drinker. When prepared properly, it is known for its light grassy taste and gold color. Its plant is native to China.
White tea is known to be rare and thus expensive in the world of Loose Leaf Teas. Its flavor is often described as slightly sweet and mellow and like its name, white tea has a light color associated with it. White tea is also known for its delicate flavor. Popular brands of white teas include Lipton, Zhena’s Gypsy, Stash, English Tea Store, The Republic of Tea, Tea of Life, and Tea Delight.
Like organic produce, organic teas are teas grown without pesticides or fertilizers. Organic teas are only available as Loose Leaf Teas and cannot be sold in tea bags. Organic Loose leaf teas are available in many brands. Included among these brands are Abundant Earth, The Fragrant Leaf, My Sips Tea Company, Nutriteam, Earth Source, Rishi, DivniTea, Far Leaves, and Mighty Leaf.
Tea drinking, like any other hobby, is a life long study. Like other hobbies, tea drinkers find many benefits to their physical and mental health. Start slow. Choose a few Loose Leaf Teas to begin, and branch out from there. Join tea drinking gatherings and share information with fellow tea consumers. And have peaceful time!
Sources:
Health Benefits of Tea. The Fragrant Leaf. 2002-2006. The Fragrant Leaf, LLC. 4 May 2007. http://www.thefragrantleaf.com/healbenoftea.htmlLearn About Tea. The Fragrant Leaf. 2002-2006. The Fragrant Leaf, LLC. 4 May 2007.
http://www.thefragrantleaf.com/learning.html
"Tea." Wikipedia. 4 May 2007. 4 May 2007.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea#Tea_bags
Tea Types. The Stash Tea Company. 2007. 4 May 2007.
http://www.stashtea.com/teatypes.htm
Tea of all types will provide the necessary caffeine and other nutrients without spoiling a diet. Because Loose Leaf Teas take advantage of experimenting with flavoring water different ways, Loose Leaf Teas don't contain any calories at all. The people of the eastern world and countries such as China, Japan, India, and Korea have figured out the secret to health. All Loose Leaf Teas derive from different types of plants native to the eastern countries of the world.
The concept is simple: Grow the tea, harvest the tea, and steep the leaves in water to flavor the water. The tea drinker determines the desired flavor and prepares it accordingly. The tea drinker can steep the tea in hot water or cold water (or anything in between) for varying lengths of time. The flavor of Loose Leaf Teas is a direct result of the type of tea it is and the way in which it is prepared. All teas, whether Loose Leaf Teas, tea bags, white teas, green teas, oolong teas, or organic teas, can provide health benefits while making the day soothing and relaxing for the drinker.
Much has been found on the health benefits of drinking Loose Leaf Teas over coffee. Antioxidants in Loose Leaf Teas boost the immune system and protect against diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and gastrointestinal irritations. The caffeine in tea can also help raise metabolism, create alertness, and enhance mood without stimulating the irritability that coffee often causes.
Loose Leaf Teas are prepared by putting the loose tealeaves directly into water to steep. The flavor of the tea can be adjusted by adjusting the amount of tea that is added to the water and the length of time the tea steeps in the water. Caffeine content is also greater the longer the tea steeps in hot water.
Oolong tea is among the kinds Loose Leaf Teas that have the most delicate reputation. Drinkers of Loose Leaf Teas must take special precautions while preparing oolong tea, so as not to burn the leaves or dilute the flavor. The best way to describe the flavor of an oolong tea is to say that it is between that of a black tea and a green tea. Oolong tea is often brewed strong with a high caffeine dose, and is considered a morning wake-up tea.
Green tea is also a tea where the drinker must take some care in steeping it. If the drinker is not careful and leaves the green tea in too long, the tealeaves can be burned. Burned green tea results in a bitter taste to the drinker. When prepared properly, it is known for its light grassy taste and gold color. Its plant is native to China.
White tea is known to be rare and thus expensive in the world of Loose Leaf Teas. Its flavor is often described as slightly sweet and mellow and like its name, white tea has a light color associated with it. White tea is also known for its delicate flavor. Popular brands of white teas include Lipton, Zhena’s Gypsy, Stash, English Tea Store, The Republic of Tea, Tea of Life, and Tea Delight.
Like organic produce, organic teas are teas grown without pesticides or fertilizers. Organic teas are only available as Loose Leaf Teas and cannot be sold in tea bags. Organic Loose leaf teas are available in many brands. Included among these brands are Abundant Earth, The Fragrant Leaf, My Sips Tea Company, Nutriteam, Earth Source, Rishi, DivniTea, Far Leaves, and Mighty Leaf.
Tea drinking, like any other hobby, is a life long study. Like other hobbies, tea drinkers find many benefits to their physical and mental health. Start slow. Choose a few Loose Leaf Teas to begin, and branch out from there. Join tea drinking gatherings and share information with fellow tea consumers. And have peaceful time!
Sources:
Health Benefits of Tea. The Fragrant Leaf. 2002-2006. The Fragrant Leaf, LLC. 4 May 2007. http://www.thefragrantleaf.com/healbenoftea.htmlLearn About Tea. The Fragrant Leaf. 2002-2006. The Fragrant Leaf, LLC. 4 May 2007.
http://www.thefragrantleaf.com/learning.html
"Tea." Wikipedia. 4 May 2007. 4 May 2007.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tea#Tea_bags
Tea Types. The Stash Tea Company. 2007. 4 May 2007.
http://www.stashtea.com/teatypes.htm
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