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Black Tea, Oolong or Wulong Tea »

[1 Jul 2008 | No Comment | ]

One blend of Black Tea is Earl Grey tea. It has an extremely distinct flavorful taste to it. Earl Grey tea is basically a simple type of black tea, but only has one addition to it. It is made from the addition of oil that is taken from the rind of the bergamot orange, a fragrant citrus fruit.
The creator of this type of tea was a man named Earl Charles Grey of Britain. Well, actually, he is the one credited for the creation. Basically, there is very little proof to …

Black Tea, Oolong or Wulong Tea »

[1 Jul 2008 | No Comment | ]

What are the health benefits of Black Tea?
Black tea is the most common form of tea being drunk all over the world. Generally, all teas contain antioxidants and flavonoids, theaflavin-3-monogallate compound from an anti-cancer compounds called polyphenols, vitamins C and E, folic acid, amino acids, caffeine, astringent and antiseptic qualities.
1) reduces blood sugar, lipids, cholesterol arteriosclerosis
2) blocks the toxicity of nicotine and tar and removes odor of cigarette from the mouth
3) retardates senility
4) prevents cancer and gene mutations
5) …

Oolong or Wulong Tea, White Tea »

[5 Apr 2008 | One Comment | ]

White Tea Basics
One of the rarest and most expensive of the varieties of tea is the white tea. It is mostly produced exclusively in China, and now produced in other countries. White tea dates as far back in 618-907 AD, during the Tang Dynasty. Chinese started exporting these fine teas in 1891. It gained popularity among the Royal Courts and soon became their favorite choice. It invaded North America and now gaining popularity in the United States due to its purported health benefits. It’s tea connoisseurs’ favorite because of its …

Green Tea, Oolong or Wulong Tea »

[5 Apr 2008 | No Comment | ]

The Green Tea
The ancient Chinese proverb goes: “It’s better to be deprived of food for three days than tea for one.” The Chinese people had been using green tea for at least 4,000 years. Since the ancient times, they’re aware about its medicinal benefits in treating everything from depression to headaches.
The green tea is made from the same tealeaves, the Camellia sinensis, that is used to make our typical cup of black tea. The only variation is that the properties between these two are in the drying or …

Black Tea, Oolong or Wulong Tea »

[5 Apr 2008 | No Comment | ]

The Black Tea- The Tea of Tea-ism
The Tea Basics
Although the green tea is the national drink of the Chinese people, the black tea scores 90 percent of all teas consumed worldwide. It originated in China some 5,000 years ago. The tea plant, Camellia sinensis, is native to Southeast Asia, a bush that can reach a height of 40 feet if allowed to grow wild. In general, there are three main categories: green, black and oolong. From these evolved 15,000 other varieties. The major differences depend on how it is grown, …