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About
Tea
Health Benefits
Brewing Methods
About
Rooibos Tea
About Herb & Fruit Teas
About Chai
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Tea comes from a plant called "Camellia
sinesis".
The young leaves from that bush are plucked
and then processed through different methods into White,
Green, Oolong and Black Tea. White and Green Teas are
non-fermented Teas, Oolong Teas are semi-fermented and
Black Teas are fermented.
Main Tea producing countries are China, India, Sri Lanka
(formerly Ceylon), Japan, Taiwan and Kenya. As with
wine, the quality of Tea is influenced by the growing
region, soil, climate and altitude. The way in which
tea is harvested, dried and processed will affect the
flavour of the brew. There are about 3,000 different
varieties of Tea throughout the world.
Black Teas are mainly produced
in India, Sri Lanka and China. India has different growing
regions like Darjeeling, Assam and Nilgiri. Darjeeling
Tea is referred to as the "Champagne" of Teas
with its subtle "muscatel" flavour.
Oolong Teas come from China or
Taiwan (Formosa Oolong) and have a fruity flavour.
Green Teas are mainly produced
in Japan and China, but also in other tea-growing countries
like India, Sri Lanka and Kenya. Japan produces only
Green Teas. They are lighter in taste than Chinese Green
Teas. Typical Japanese Green Teas are Sencha, Gen Mai
Cha (green tea with popped rice), Bancha (late harvest
tea), Hojicha (roasted green
tea), and Kokeicha (green needle tea). Some typical
Chinese Green Teas are Gunpowder (tea leaves rolled
into tight nuggets), Dragon Well (high quality, hand-processed
green tea), Dragon Pearls ( small hand-rolled pearls)
and Jasmine Teas.
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HEALTH
BENEFITS |
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Tea has naturally-occurring flavonoids
that have very effective anti-oxidant properties. Drinking
tea is a natural way to increase dietary exposure to
antioxidants. Antioxidant-rich foods may reduce the
risk of certain cancers, heart disease and strokes.
One
study has shown that the anti-oxidant level in two cups
of tea is equal to that of 7 glasses of orange juice
or 20 glasses of apple juice.
- Tea
may reduce Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL, "bad"
cholesterol) level by 10%.
- Drinking
four cups of tea per day lowers the risk of heart
attack.
- Smokers
who drink tea have lower levels of oxidative DNA damage.
- Women
who consume high levels of tea are shown to have a
60%
reduction in the risk of certain kinds of cancer.
- Tea
has two to three times less caffeine than coffee.
According
to the Food Guide Facts, a component of Canada's Food
Guide
to Healthy Eating, moderate daily intake of up to 400-450
mg of caffeine
is within the recommended limit for most people. This
represents an average
of 10-12 cups of tea per day.
- Tea
drinkers have an immune system 5 x stronger than non
tea drinkers
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BREWING METHODS |
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Black and Oolong Teas: Bring freshly-drawn
cold water to a rolling boil.
Place 1 teaspoon of tea leaves into a preheated teapot
or infuser, pour hot water over the tea leaves and steep
for 4-5 minutes. (The longer the steeping time, the
stronger the tea).
Green Teas: Heat freshly-drawn
water to about 180'F / 80'C (just before boiling). Use
1 teaspoon
of tea leaves per cup and infuse for 2-3 minutes. Water
that is too hot or steeping time that is too long will
make the tea bitter.
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ABOUT
ROOIBOS TEA |
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South African Red Bush Tea |
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Tea is pure and natural without any additives, preservatives
or artificial coloring.
Rooibos
Tea does not contain any caffeine and has a calming
effect on the central nervous system; so it is recommended
for those who suffer from irritability, headaches, sleep
disorder, insomnia, nervous tension, light depression
or high blood pressure.
Rooibos
Tea provides relief from nausea, vomiting, ulcer
and constipation.
Rooibos
Tea contains elements which ease stomach cramps
and infant colic.
Rooibos
Tea helps to combat allergies like hay fever, asthma
and eczema.
Rooibos
Tea can be applied directly to the skin to relieve
the irritation or itch of eczema, acne as well as infant
diaper rash.
Rooibos
Tea contains important minerals such as Iron and
Copper (good for one’s metabolism), Calcium, Manganese
and Fluoride (important for teeth and bones), Zinc and
Magnesium (good for a healthy nervous system).
Rooibos
Tea can also be enjoyed by those who suffer from
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200ml ( 6oz) of brewed Rooibos contains the following
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Iron
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(Fe) |
0.07
mg |
Essential
for transport of oxygen in the blood |
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Potassium |
(K) |
7.12
mg |
Assists
certain metabolic functions |
| Calcium
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(Ca) |
1.09
mg |
Necessary for strong
teeth and bones
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| Copper
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(Cu) |
0.07
mg |
Assists certain metabolic
processes
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| Zinc
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(Zn) |
0.04
mg |
Necessary for normal
growth; development of healthy skin
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| Magnesium
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(Mg) |
1.57
mg |
Assists a healthy nervous system; metabolic
processes |
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(F) |
0.22
mg |
Necessary
for strong teeth and bones |
| Manganese
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(Mn) |
0.04
mg |
Assists metabolic
processes; bone growth and development
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Sodium
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(Na) |
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Necessary
for fluid and acid-base balance |
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ABOUT
HERB & FRUIT TEAS |
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Cup Characteristic: Herbal fruit tea is a type
of tea that has been formulated for people who would
like to experience a new drink. The cup characteristic
is tangy with a lovely overtone of flavour.
Infusion:
Reddish infusion
Information:
These teas are a combination of freeze and/or sun dried
fruits, dried hibiscus flowers and natural flavours.
The base ingredients are:
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Dried hibiscus flowers
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Dried
apple pieces
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Dried
orange peels
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Rosehip
shells
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Natural
flavours
By
virtue of the fact that these blends do not contain
any tea and are a special blend of fruits and herbs
they are caffeine-free. Essentially these ‘teas’
are a hot fruit drink. For children and adults alike
who may be caffeine-sensitive but simply wish to enjoy
a delicious cup of Fruit Tea - this is the answer.
These
teas have a delightful taste. They are very refreshing
with a tangy character and can be enjoyed hot or cold.
They are rich in Vitamin C and make excellent iced teas!
Hot
brewing method:
Use
1 teaspoon per cup plus 1 extra for the pot. Pour boiling
water into the pot
and let it steep for 5-7 minutes. Pour into your cup
and add sugar to taste and then enjoy. |
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ABOUT CHAI |
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Chai is the Indian word for tea, which is generally
brewed with milk, flavoured with various spices and
sweetened to personal taste. The most common spices
used are cardamon, cinnamon, ginger, cloves and pepper.
The spices used may vary from store to store, from
household to household. The original Indian chai consists
of black tea. With the increasing popularity of chai
throughout the world, more and more varieties of chai
are available: green tea chai, rooibos chai and commercially
produced concentrates. There are also many recipes
for brewing chai:
We
recommend:
8 oz milk
1 teaspoon of Indian Spiced
Chai or Mocha Chai tea leaves
1 teaspoon sugar
Bring all three ingredients in a pot to a boil,
Let steep for 6-8 minutes covered,
Strain the tea into a cup and enjoy!
Variation
1:
Brew
with 1/3 water and fill up with 2/3 hot milk.
Variation
2:
Cover
tea leaves in a pot on the stove with water, bring
to a boil, add milk and bring to a boil again.
Chai
can also be brewed like any other black tea: 1 teaspoon
per cup, use boiling water and infuse for 4-6 minutes,
add milk and sugar to taste.
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