Proverb from The Song Dynasty (1127-1279)
When a peasant asked the Master what to do with the eminent bad harvest, he replied "Drink Tea"
When a wealthy tradesman asked the Master what to do with his failing business, he replied "Drink Tea"
When the Emperor was trapped by enemy troops, he also asked advice from the Master who replied "Drink Tea"
Perhaps, next time you have a Storm in your Teacup, try this ancient tradition, in practice by one fifth of the world’s population for the past five thousand years.
The Chinese believe that bitterness will not last long, if we attain the proper tranquillity to see through a problem. This ancient tradition has been developed for centuries through the cultivation of the mind, body and spirit.
It is suggested that if we drink Tea, we can attain a mental and physical stage to pursue the proper clarity and peace of mind, which is the philosophy behind the tea drinking ceremony. So drinking a variety of high grade teas can reduce stress. Not so much from a physiological point of view but just by taking the time out of your busy life to enjoy the flavours and aromas of the tea drinking process.
Sunday, 28 February 2010
Friday, 26 February 2010
A Season to Drink Teas
There is a right season to each activity in life, and this is the master rule of Nature that no living creature can escape. Teas are no different and in many ways, we can learn from this simple reflection of this natural principle of the universe. In the Tea Culture, some traditions have developed as far as the many relations to the numerous crops quality, health benefits, taste, and the actual properties from the different Teas. All these elements can produce a different effect in our lives that can be quite revealing depending on which Teas one drink at one specific time.
For example, Black teas or Red teas, are considered "warm" teas , Green is considered "cool" and this is again following one old classification in Chinese medicine about hot foods and cold foods properties.
In the summer months, the body needs to cool off, so Green teas and Oolong are highly recommended to compensate the heat. Green teas not only have many cooling properties , as well as polyphenols that are great to protect the body in months when our energy, qy, is drained therefore lowering our immunities to the various virus and illnesses.
In the winter months, is the opposite cycle and the body needs heat; Black Tea and Puehr Tea are recommended again for all their medicinal and warmth properties. In the case of Puerh, there is also the added benefit that it helps to break down fat from the usual "winter foods" that are heavier and fattening. It also has the ability to assist the liver in breaking down substances that may clog the blood vessels, and therefore reducing the cholesterol level and blood pressure.
So green, oolong, black and puerh teas should be drunk at different times of the year.
Women during their monthly menstrual cycle should drink flower tea, which helps the body to regain its balance and internal flow of fluids that will provide them with a higher relief from all the discomforts and pain.
Teas are grown in different regions, in different soils and at different times. There is no such a thing as the best tea. It is up to us to try out different selections and to discover which ones are the best for our individual taste and metabolism. For example, green teas have hundreds of types like fresh Long Jin, the great Mao Feng, Bi Lo Chun, all with very unique and specific properties that we can enjoy. Oolong likewise comes in many varieties; the famous Jie Guan Yin, the very sweet Nai Xiang and the Jin Xuan with its fresh aroma and palate.
Therefore, every individual must follow the natural course of each season, and consume the tea that is deemed right for that specific time and of course geographical place. Nature knows best and it does produce all that we need around us, and at the right season.
Just look around you, and seek this natural connection. Pure Teas are indeed a great start.
For example, Black teas or Red teas, are considered "warm" teas , Green is considered "cool" and this is again following one old classification in Chinese medicine about hot foods and cold foods properties.
In the summer months, the body needs to cool off, so Green teas and Oolong are highly recommended to compensate the heat. Green teas not only have many cooling properties , as well as polyphenols that are great to protect the body in months when our energy, qy, is drained therefore lowering our immunities to the various virus and illnesses.
In the winter months, is the opposite cycle and the body needs heat; Black Tea and Puehr Tea are recommended again for all their medicinal and warmth properties. In the case of Puerh, there is also the added benefit that it helps to break down fat from the usual "winter foods" that are heavier and fattening. It also has the ability to assist the liver in breaking down substances that may clog the blood vessels, and therefore reducing the cholesterol level and blood pressure.
So green, oolong, black and puerh teas should be drunk at different times of the year.
Women during their monthly menstrual cycle should drink flower tea, which helps the body to regain its balance and internal flow of fluids that will provide them with a higher relief from all the discomforts and pain.
Teas are grown in different regions, in different soils and at different times. There is no such a thing as the best tea. It is up to us to try out different selections and to discover which ones are the best for our individual taste and metabolism. For example, green teas have hundreds of types like fresh Long Jin, the great Mao Feng, Bi Lo Chun, all with very unique and specific properties that we can enjoy. Oolong likewise comes in many varieties; the famous Jie Guan Yin, the very sweet Nai Xiang and the Jin Xuan with its fresh aroma and palate.
Therefore, every individual must follow the natural course of each season, and consume the tea that is deemed right for that specific time and of course geographical place. Nature knows best and it does produce all that we need around us, and at the right season.
Just look around you, and seek this natural connection. Pure Teas are indeed a great start.
Monday, 14 July 2008
Green Tea and Halitosis
Great news for halitosis sufferers, green tea can help to reduce this unpleasant and embarrassing condition. The anti-bacterial effects of green tea can help to control the bacteria that cause bad breath. Chinese doctors precscribe 6 - 8 cups a day to have any effect. As with all herbal style remedies, it is, we suspect, a long term process and probably will not work for everybody. But hey, is it not worth giving it a go for a while? Even if it does not work for you, it is a pleasant thing to drink!!
| Long Jing #1 50g | £4.95 | €7.43 | $9.90 |
Saturday, 12 July 2008
The Green Tea Manifesto
The health benefits of green tea are now so well documented that they cannot be ignored. The research has been confirmed by scientists and research establishments the world over. If you are serious about your health, it is really important that you incorporate this important beverage into your life.
1. First you should learn how to prepare green tea properly. Use clear and pure water. The water must be between 85 and 90 degrees, never use boiling water. The second brew is reputed to taste even better then the first if the green tea has been prepared properly.
2. Enjoy the experience of drinking green tea with all of your senses. Use your eyes - see the leaves blossom when the water is added. Hold the cup to feel the warmth. Your nose will reveal the subtle fragrance, whilst your sense of taste will reveal the beauty of the flavour. Above all, sense the the brief moment of inner peace with each sip.
3. You should drink at least 4 cups of green tea per day in order to feel the medicinal benefits of this amazing beverage.
4. Green teas should be drunk during the day as they contain the stimulant caffeine.
5. Teas were first cultivated in China, so Chinese green teas are still the best source of the product. It is a 5000 years old tradition, producing the very best leaves.
6. Avoid substitutes and non-natural forms such as extracts, tea bags, or green tea mixed with other tea. To feel the benefit it is essential to use pure loose teas, the original form. The substitutes have fewer natural and nutritional elements of the original loose green tea.
7. It is essential to realise, that despite the myriad health benefits such as weight loss, stress reduction, cancer prevention etc, green tea is not a cure, it is a preventative measure. The polyphenols, flavonoids and anti-oxidants will not reverse already existing conditions.
8. When you buy green tea, make sure you buy top quality if you wish to feel any benefit. The leaves must be picked young, the tea infusion should be taken without milk or sugar, simply,drink pure green tea in the loose form , directly from the mountains to your cup.
9. There are many forms of green teas such as, Long Jing, Pi Luo Chun, Mao Jian and white teas with similar properties. The differences are the region of production and forms of cultivation.
10. The long-term positive effect of green teas are based on important factors such as: purity, origin, cultivation method and care …. Remember this next time you buy your pure green tea.
All the teas in China? Not quite but we have a wide selection of green tea, oolong tea and other Chinese teas for sale securely on line.
1. First you should learn how to prepare green tea properly. Use clear and pure water. The water must be between 85 and 90 degrees, never use boiling water. The second brew is reputed to taste even better then the first if the green tea has been prepared properly.
2. Enjoy the experience of drinking green tea with all of your senses. Use your eyes - see the leaves blossom when the water is added. Hold the cup to feel the warmth. Your nose will reveal the subtle fragrance, whilst your sense of taste will reveal the beauty of the flavour. Above all, sense the the brief moment of inner peace with each sip.
3. You should drink at least 4 cups of green tea per day in order to feel the medicinal benefits of this amazing beverage.
4. Green teas should be drunk during the day as they contain the stimulant caffeine.
5. Teas were first cultivated in China, so Chinese green teas are still the best source of the product. It is a 5000 years old tradition, producing the very best leaves.
6. Avoid substitutes and non-natural forms such as extracts, tea bags, or green tea mixed with other tea. To feel the benefit it is essential to use pure loose teas, the original form. The substitutes have fewer natural and nutritional elements of the original loose green tea.
7. It is essential to realise, that despite the myriad health benefits such as weight loss, stress reduction, cancer prevention etc, green tea is not a cure, it is a preventative measure. The polyphenols, flavonoids and anti-oxidants will not reverse already existing conditions.
8. When you buy green tea, make sure you buy top quality if you wish to feel any benefit. The leaves must be picked young, the tea infusion should be taken without milk or sugar, simply,drink pure green tea in the loose form , directly from the mountains to your cup.
9. There are many forms of green teas such as, Long Jing, Pi Luo Chun, Mao Jian and white teas with similar properties. The differences are the region of production and forms of cultivation.
10. The long-term positive effect of green teas are based on important factors such as: purity, origin, cultivation method and care …. Remember this next time you buy your pure green tea.
All the teas in China? Not quite but we have a wide selection of green tea, oolong tea and other Chinese teas for sale securely on line.
Friday, 11 July 2008
How Much Tea?
There has been much written about the anti cancer etc properties of teas, plus the usual associated studies. Just drinking a cup of Green or oolong tea every now and then cannot possibly have much of a benefit, I think that the key is to take these teas regularly.
The consensus seems to be that 4 or 5 cups per day could be a beneficial level to drink. That sounds about right to me, kind of similar to the 5-a-day fruit and veg requirement.
It is very much a grey area though and will depend on the individual's body, how strong the tea is, whether you have a second brew from the leaves ...
The people that just rely on teas for their anti-oxidants are deluding themselves, I believe that if you have a balanced diet that includes these healthy Cinese teas then that is the way forward.
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The consensus seems to be that 4 or 5 cups per day could be a beneficial level to drink. That sounds about right to me, kind of similar to the 5-a-day fruit and veg requirement.
It is very much a grey area though and will depend on the individual's body, how strong the tea is, whether you have a second brew from the leaves ...
The people that just rely on teas for their anti-oxidants are deluding themselves, I believe that if you have a balanced diet that includes these healthy Cinese teas then that is the way forward.
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Evidence for the calming effects of teas ...
In Japan, a woman used iced tea to calm down a robber who needed cash to feed his gambling habit. Could this happen in China - perhaps a nice cup of Green tea would do the trick ...
http://edition.cnn.com/2008/WORLD/asiapcf/07/10/icedtea.robber/index.html
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