The Benefits of Adding Tea to Your Daily Routine

Increasing evidence is highlighting the role antioxidants play in protecting against certain conditions such as heart disease, stroke and cancers. It has been proposed that the mechanisms leading to these diseases may be promoted by free radicals and that antioxidants may oppose the action of these molecules. In addition to the well known antioxidants such as Vitamins C and E, there is growing research demonstrating the potentially beneficial effects of plant-derived antioxidants, polyphenols, found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, cereals and drinks such as tea and red wine.

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edit Best Samovars At Discount Prices

Tea and Wares launched a line of electric tea brewing accessories. Read.....

The operation of 110 volt Electric Samovars is much simpler than most, Just fill to the desired level, immerse the heater and simply plug it into a 120 AC outlet. Our electric Samovars come with a built in energy saving thermostat.

120 Volt Electric “Lena” Samovar

Traditional electric Samovar by "Lena" is “hand crafted” in Germany. Has 3-liter Samovar capacity, 0.75 liter teapot capacity, 20 inches tall teapot, and adjustable temperature controls. This particular “Lena” model has genuine 24K Gold Plated stainless steel body with Porcelain handles.

Another model of the electric "Lena" Samovar, hand crafted in Germany made of high polished stainless steel, 101.35fl.oz capacity and stainless steel body with Porcelain handles. Samovar teapot capacity is 0.75 liters. Adjustable temperature controls operate on 120 volts.

120 Volt Electric "Romanov" Samovar Traditional Romanov Electric Samovar handcrafted in Germany has a stainless steel body, 5-liter capacity and 1 Liter teapot capacity (169.07 oz Samovar + 33.81fl.oz teapot). Energy saving adjustable temperature controls operates on 120 volts.

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edit How To Purchase Loose Leaf Tea

Step 1 First, you might want a general idea of what kind of flavor you are looking for. There are flavored and unflavored teas. The main types of tea (in order of most to least processed) are Black, Oolong, Green, White, Rooibos, and Herbal tea.

Step 2 Black tea is the strongest of the types. These are the highest in caffeine with about 20% the amount caffeine of a cup of coffee. Teas like English breakfast, Black Chai and Darjeeling are examples of Black tea. They are great for the morning or people trying to switch from coffee to tea.

Step 3 Oolong tea is somewhere between and Black tea and a Green tea, with 15% the amount of caffeine of a cup of coffee. They are known to help with digestion and weight loss and are traditionally drank before or after a meal. They can have a slight floral taste naturally.

Step 4 Green tea is next with 5% - 10% caffeine. They are probably the most publicized at the moment. Known for their high antioxidants and cancer fighting qualities. it is a common misconception that green tea is bitter. If brewed correctly it should be vegetal, floral, or nutty tasting. This all depends on the type. Japanese is more green and vegetal, where as Chinese is usually more nutty or floral.

Step 5 White tea is the lowest in caffeine with only 1% - 3%. White tea is the most rare and is it also the cream of the crop. It is the purest form, and barely processed, lightest and taste and the highest in health benefits.

Step 6 Herbal and Rooibos (south African 'red' tea) are both caffeine free. They are generally the most flavorful. Most Herbal teas have a fruity or floral flavor and usually contain flowers and dried fruits or herbs. Rooibos is known for its health benefits and is said to be the highest in antioxidants. These teas are also great for children.

Step 7 Once you have decided on a type of tea you would like to purchase. You may want to look at and smell the tea. It may sounds strange if you have never purchase loose tea before, but tea taste very similar to the way it smells. Most tea descriptions give you a fairly good idea of the actual taste. A 2-pound bag will last 1 to 2 months depending on your consumption. Tea is very easy and economical to make. Only 1 teaspoon of tealeaves is required to make a full cup of satisfying tea. When was your last cup?

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edit A Cup Black Tea Is A Great Alternative To Coffee.

Tea Is The Second Most Popular Beverage Next To Water.

           Loose Leaves or Bags?

If you’re looking for a healthy alternative to your usual cup of coffee, it's a fact that tea can give you the recipe for a healthier lifestyle. If you’re sensitive to caffeine, there’s always decaffeinated green or black teas. Tea has so many health benefits, whether loose leaves or in bags. It could be just what you're looking for. Try it with a healthy sandwich instead of that muffin for an afternoon pick-me-up. Loose leaf tea (or tea bags) is a great alternative to coffee with amazing health benefits. Tea is available in loose leaves, tea bags, gourmet, organic, green, Black Chai, herbal, Oolongs, Flavored, Semi-Fermented or Decaf.

Choose tea as a cooking recipe or for a beverage. Tea is very tasty, has lots of health benefits and soothes your body and soul whether hot or served on ice. Try a relaxing, soothing cup of green, black or decaf tea for your health instead of your usual coffee fix every morning or afternoon. Tea is loaded with antioxidants. Those leaves are crammed full of vitamins, trace minerals and antioxidants, which are just so good for you. It can be an excellent recipe to support your weight loss goal too. If you’re a coffee drinker, you will enjoy a cup of Assam or Black Spiced Chai. Just boil water, add tea and steep between 3 to 5 minutes. Add your sweetener of choice, and if you prefer cream, try a little coffee mate. You’ll enjoy the rich malty flavor while taking advantage of the benefits of tea.

The varieties are endless and range from the Earl Grey, English and Irish Breakfast teas made with leaves (served with tiny cucumber sandwiches in the afternoon) to Flavored teas for teens served refreshingly iced on a hot summer day. For your convenience, everything can be ordered online. Enjoy an afternoon and you'll be amazed at what tea has to offer you.

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edit The Art of Tea Drinking

19 July 2008

For centuries the Chinese have been drinking tea with spiritual sincerity. For them, it is not simply about steeping a few tea leaves in water. Preparing a cup of tea is an art form that differs from region to region in China, involving numerous teapots, kettles, strainers, pitchers and tea sinks. To truly enjoy a cup of tea, one cannot simply drop a teabag in some hot water. Tea connoisseurs search out the finest tea leaves and savour them by pouring from miniature teapots (often from Yixing) that enhance the tea flavors, and then pouring into smelling and finally drinking cups. The senses of smell and taste are so closely connected that the two cups complement one another grandly. Try drinking your tea this way to truly experience it.

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edit The History of The Samovar

9 July 2008

A Samovar is a heated metal container traditionally used to heat and boil water in and around Russia, as well as in other Slavic nations, Iran, Kashmir, and Turkey. Since the heated water is usually used for making tea, many Samovars have an attachment on top of its lid to hold and heat a teapot filled with tea concentrate. Samovars are said to have been invented in Central Asia, though their origin is a matter of dispute. For example, some argue that it is purely a Russian invention given that the Samovar appeared in Iran not later than in 18th century, and it bears the same Russian name "Samovar". Though traditionally heated with coal or charcoal, many newer Samovars use electricity and heat water in a similar manner as an electric water boiler. The traditional Electric Samovar “Lena” Samovar is hand crafted in Germany, Stainless Steel body has Porcelain handles, a 3 Liter Samovar capacity 0.75 Liter, teapot capacity 10 inches wide, 10 inches deep, 20 inches tall with teapot. Adjustable temperature controls 120 Volts. Built in Energy Saving temperature control.

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Mango Iced Tea Recipe

courtesy Bobby Flay

Ingredients:

1 1/2 quarts cold water 6 high quality black tea bags 2 cups mango nectar Sugar 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves Thinly sliced mango

Directions

Bring water to a boil, turn off heat add tea bags and steep until tea is dark, about 5 minutes. Remove bags, add mango nectar and add sugar, to taste. Stir until sugar is dissolved. Place in pitcher and add mint leaves. Pour over ice and garnish with mango slices.

Summer Tea Sandwiches

Allow 4 to 6 cut sandwich servings for each person. Choose the best-quality white or wheat bread as possible. Never serve end slices. Freezing the bread before cutting and then spreading makes for easier handling.

Bread slices should be lightly buttered not matter what the filling. Unsalted butter should always be used. Butter should be at room temperature before spreading. Sandwiches will not become limp and soggy as readily if you spread the butter to the edge of the bread. Cut the crusts off the bread with a long, sharp knife after the sandwiches are filled. This keeps everything neater. Since tea sandwiches should be delicate, cut each sandwich in half on the diagonal or into thirds or fourths before serving. Decorative shapes can be made with cookie cutters.

Making Sandwiches Ahead of Time:

If you need to make tea sandwiches in advance and need to keep them from drying out, cover them loosely with a sheet of wax paper and then place a damp kitchen towel over the wax paper (never place a damp towel directly on top of the bread because the sandwiches will become soggy). Refrigerate. When ready to serve, remove from refrigerator. Uncover sandwiches just before serving.

Carrot-Ginger Tea Sandwiches

Smoked Salmon Sandwich on Pumpernickel

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edit 14 June 2008

Tea and Wares introduced new tea varieties that are brewed and served on ice during the hot summer months. Black flavored teas are a healthy beverage chose during the summer heat. Here's a list of popular teas often served on iced:

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· An ancient Hindu legend recounts the story of the mango tree growing from the ashes of the sun princess. Consist of green tea and perfectly ripened mangoes flavored to perfection!

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· Full Rolled High Quality Tea Leaves. Full-rolled leaves of high quality grade black tea. Robust copper red liquor with a full body and well-balanced flavor.

Honeybush Tea · This herbal red tea from South Africa is naturally sweet and mellow, like a mild honey. It is very similar to Rooibos tea in its health benefits and nutrients (including Vitamin C, potassium, and calcium), and is naturally caffeine free.

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· Lemon Green Tea is made from Green Tea, which has been scented with a small amount of lemon. The aftertaste is roasted and lemony.

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· Black Tea mixed with Mango Flavor, packaged in re sealable foil with an incredible flavor.

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· Black tea with Raspberry packaged and sold in re-seal able foil bag and 2 oz tin.

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edit 7 June 2008

Oolong Teas

OOLONG TEA is a semi-fermented or semi-oxidized (semi-green) tea that falls between green tea and black tea on the fermentation continuum (green tea does not ferment at all, black tea ferments for two to four hours). The fermentation process is interrupted in the middle. Produced in the Fujian province of China and in Taiwan, Oolong tea is characterized by lighter brews and larger leaf styles. Its color is golden to dark brown and its taste and aroma range from fruity to floral. Visit our web site to learn more above the different varieties of tea from around the world. www.teaandwares.com

edit 30 May 2008

PRESS RELEASE

Chicago Suburban Couple Offers Specialty Tea Company

For immediate release

Tea and Wares Phone: 866-916-7308 Fax: 866-479-9306

(Aurora, Illinois) With the growing popularity of tea, a company that can provide both a quality product and accurate information seemed like a perfect online venture for suburban Aurora couple, Rudy and Gloria Pitts who operate Tea and Wares at www.teaandwares.com. They note that Americans enjoy drinking tea on a daily basis totaling an average of 165 million cups a day and cite on-going research that drinking just 4 cups of tea a day may offer significant health benefits.

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edit 27 May 2008

== New Products ==

Greetings from Tea and Wares

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Dear Readers,

Tea and Wares is pleased to announce 3 new loose leaf teas that will be available on the web site real soon:

1) Sencha Green Tea with Mango Fruit 2) Flavored Herbal Tea Combination 3) Black Currant Tea

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edit 15 May 2008

Tea and Wares will release a new line of flavored teas for the summer of 2008! All our tea retain their natural flavor while on ice. Come and enjoy the sweet aroma and widely acclaimed flavor of teas from around the world. Tea and Wares www.teaandwares.com

edit 12th May 2008

Customers talk about personal benefits experienced while drinking black tea. It's reported that drinking black tea regularly help you recover more quickly from everyday life stresses or strenuous workouts.

edit 7th May 2008

Today, Assam produces more than half the tea grown in India. On the international market, Assam Tea can be identified by the official logo chosen by the Tea Board of India. Most Assam tea is sold through the Auction Centre at Guwahati. Recently, India's tea industry has faced a crisis with prices dropping due to reduced exports and domestic consumption. However, Assam tea exports to the United States are expected to increase as more Americans are drinking tea and seeking tea of higher quality. Orders placed during the month of May receive free shipping.

Have a Wonderful Day!

edit 30th April 2008

Tea and Wares just added additional loose leaf Green tea and Black tea products to their web site this month. Also, don't forget to visit the web site to check out the new selection of complete tea sets, they make wonderful Mother's Day or house warming gifts. Shop Secure, 24 Hours a Day!

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edit 29th April 2008

What's All The Talk About Green Tea?

Green tea has been used as a medicine in China for at least 4,000 years. Today, scientific research in both Asia and the west is providing hard evidence for the health benefits long associated with drinking green tea. For example, Journal of the National Cancer Institute published the results of a study indicating that drinking green tea reduced the risk of certain cancer in Chinese men and women by nearly sixty percent. University of Purdue researchers recently concluded that a compound in green tea inhibits the growth of cancer cells. There is also research indicating that drinking green tea lowers total cholesterol levels, as well as improving the ratio of good (HDL) cholesterol to bad (LDL) cholesterol. To sum up, here are just a few medical conditions in which drinking green tea is reputed to be helpful: · Cancer · Rheumatoid arthritis · High cholesterol levels · Cardiovascular disease · Infection · Impaired immune function

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edit 28th April 2008

Rudy Pitts shares with Aboutus.org the story of how Tea and Wares started!

Tea and Wares now offers Mango Tea: [1]

edit 27th April 2008

Tea and Ware now offers : English Breakfast Tea![2]

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