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Have you ever wondered how your cup of coffee & tea gets from the farm to your house? Or what the health benefits of drinking coffee and tea are? Well hopefully after reading a few of the pages of the 'time for coffee and tea' site you'll have a fuller insight into both the production, science and health benefits of these beverages.
Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world, with water as the number one. It is in almost every culture, and there are literally thousands of varieties. Tea is a beverage that is enjoyed in the morning, afternoon, or evening, whether feeling ill or good, and can be consumed hot or cold.
Tea contains fluoride, which has a well-established link to dental health. Studies have shown that tea can provide up to 70% of the fluoride you need. It's also thought that antioxidants in tea may help inhibit the growth of the bacteria that cause plaque. Tea without milk and sugar has virtually no calories. And in hot weather, it seems refreshing. This may be because it can raise your body temperature and momentarily cause an increase in perspiration, which cools the skin. Teas are made from tea leaves rich in natural antioxidants, plus other good stuff your body loves. As for the taste, with a range covering hot and cold teas, and green and black varieties, it boosts your taste buds, as well as your well being.
The amount of caffeine in tea depends on a number of things, the variety of tea leaf, where it is grown, size and cut of the tea leaf, and how you brew or steep as well as how long.
Tea has only 1/2 to 1/3 as much caffeine as coffee when you compare them cup for cup.
Different Types of Tea There are four main varieties of tea: Green Teas Green tea is made from unoxidized leaves which are simply heated after picking to destroy the enzymes that cause oxidation. They are then rolled to release their flavour. Green teas are sweet and contain many of the vitamins and antioxidant properties of the fresh green tea leaf, making them highly regarded as a healthy, fragrant and delicious drink. Oolong Teas Oolong, meaning Black Dragon, is usually from China and Taiwan (often called Formosa, its old Portuguese name). It is a semi-fermented tea, a cross between green and black teas, which is widely prized for its digestive benefits. Tea Palace offers a range of the finest oolong teas from both China and Taiwan, including Iron Goddess of Mercy (Ti Kuan Yin) and the highest grades of Formosa Oolong teas. Black teas Black teas get their characteristic flavour and colour from a natural oxidation process, which follows initial drying and rolling of the leaves after they have been picked. Tea Palace offers a wide range of single estate black teas including world famous Assams, Darjeelings and Ceylons and a range of bespoke Black Blends. White tea White tea is the world's rarest tea as it can only be picked for a few weeks in any one year. Authentic white tea is only grown in the Fujian province in China where the exact method of processing is kept secret. What we do know is that white tea is made from a specific tea plant variety, as well as a particular processing method which raises small silvery hairs on the leaves and buds. White tea has seen a recent increase in popularity and has well-documented antioxidant and detoxifying benefits.
Top 10 Health Benefits of Drinking Tea 1. Tea contains antioxidants. 2. Tea has less caffeine than coffee. 3. Tea may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke. 4. Tea protects your bones. 5. Tea gives you a sweet smile. 6. Tea bolsters your immune defenses. 7. Tea protects against cancer. 8. Tea helps keep you hydrated. 9. Tea is calorie-free. 10. Tea increases your metabolism.
Tea is good for the heart but did you know that simply adding milk or dairy to your tea can completely block the health benefits of the tea itself?
Yes, it may sound hard to believe, and surely many will be disappointed at the news, but this research shows that dairy negates the very antioxidant benefits that are the reason many people choose to drink tea in the first place. This is big news for the millions of people out there who add milk to their tea each day, thinking that they're getting all of those wonderful tea antioxidant benefits in their daily ritual.
The culprits in milk are a group of proteins called caseins that interact with tea, decreasing the concentration ofcatechins -- the flavonoids in tea that are responsible for tea's protective effects against heart disease, the effects of aging, dementia, and other areas, according to the authors of a landmark study in Germany:
If you want to drink tea for its health effects, don't drink it with milk. Noted that not only does milk block tea's benefits for blood vessels, it alsodestroys the antioxidant effects of tea and perhaps its cancer-protective effects as well. Adding milk to a cup of tea can destroy its ability to protect against heart disease, according to research.
Did you know that coffee can actually do a lot more than simply give you a boost in the morning? There are actually a number of health benefits to drinking coffee regularly. So, before you make the switch to herbal tea, read on to learn more about what coffee can do for you and your body.
Research has points for both arguments: coffee is both good for the body and can be bad for the body. Most studies promote using coffee in moderation to avoid its possible negative effects such as restlessness, anxiety, irritability, tremors, sleeplessness, headaches, gastrointestinal symptoms and abnormal heart rhythms. However, in one study from Harvard University, researchers suggest the more coffee, the better.
Some like it black, while others like it with lots of milk and sugar. Everyone has their own personal preference; but have you ever wondered if putting milk in coffee destroys some of its health benefits?
Coffee is a surprisingly good source of antioxidants and may reduce the risk of some diseases according to recent research. Does putting milk in coffee offset these benefits?
If you like your coffee with a little cream or milk, you can stop worrying. A new study published in the Journal of Nutrition shows that putting milk in coffee doesn’t affect its antioxidant levels. Milk may be fine, but it’s best to avoid non-dairy creamers and sugar since this study showed that they reduced the time it took for caffeic, ferulic acid, and isoferulic acid – three antioxidants in coffee – to make their way into the blood stream.
Some studies have shown coffee drinkers have a lower risk of chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes, liver disease, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and gall bladder disease.
Unfortunately, coffee still contains a large amount of caffeine which can be a problem for people with heart disease, high blood pressure, insomnia, or anxiety; and it’s not clear whether drinking decaffeinated coffee has the same health benefits. Some people experience unpleasant reactions to drinking coffee due to the caffeine; and because it’s acidic it can cause heartburn and indigestion. It also reduces the absorption of iron by the intestines – so it isn’t a good choice of beverage for anyone with iron deficiency anemia.
Top 11 Health Benefits of Coffee • Antioxidant Rich • Magnesium Rich • Anti Bacterial and Anti Adhesive Qualities • Promotes Digestion • Improves Athletic Endurance and Performance • Decreases Depression • Decreases Your Chances of Developing • Parkinson's Disease • Decreases Your Risk of Developing Colon Cancer • Offsets the Damaging Effects of Smoking • Treats Asthma and Headaches • Reduces Your Risk of Liver Disease
Decaffeinated coffee may be harmful to heart Decaffeinated Coffee Is Not Caffeine Free. Decaffeinated coffee may have a harmful effect on the heart by increasing the levels of a specific cholesterol in the blood, researchers say. Their explanation is that caffeine-free coffee is often made from a type of bean with a higher fat content. The group drinking decaffeinated coffee had experienced an 18% rise in their fatty acids in the blood, which can drive the production of bad 'LDL' cholesterol.
So what else is left to be said - Drink Up or Stop Drinking It!
