Posts Tagged ‘Chinese herbal tea’

Learning about Multiple Tea Infusions

Chinese herbal teaPeople in China not only discovered tea but for more than 5,000 years, they have consumed it.  During this time, the Chinese people have studied varieties of loose leaf tea, gaining a tremendous amount of knowledge.

Tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant and the process of making green tea, loose black tea, oolong tea, and white tea has been perfected.  During this process, a variety of tea has been developed, which requires a process of infusion to ensure every cup is delicious, aromatic, and healthy.

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Earl Grey Tea – Rich and Authentic Flavor

Earl grey teaEarl Grey tea has a wonderful and unique smoky flavor and deep aroma that quickly draws people in.  However, some people insist this type of tea is more citrus-like, which means the exact flavor and aroma is hard to define.  When looking at Star Trek characters, this is the tea of choice for Captain Picard!

When talking about this type of healthy tea, remember that any type of black tea, even Chinese loose black tea that has bergamot flavoring would be considered “Earl Grey”.  To make this type of tea, some tea companies actually use low quality tea, hoping the bergamot flavoring will mask the less than desirable flavor.  While everyone drinks Earl Grey differently, most like a slice of lemon, which enhances the already great flavor.

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Boost Metabolism to Lose Weight with Drinking Green Tea

green tea benefitGetting weight off has never been easier and safer with the use of green tea.  Study after study shows that using green tea extract boosts thermo genesis, as well as weight loss.  Most people have a good idea of other health benefits associated with green tea because of containing rich antioxidants but now, this type of tea is found to offer even more benefits.  Instead of depending on potentially harmful products or diet pills, green tea is safe and effective.

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Using Green Tea Concentrate for the Incredible Health Benefits

green tea extract
Without doubt, an excellent way to achieve and maintain health is with green tea.  Today, green tea concentrate offers wonderful health benefits that everyone should know about so this could be added to their daily diet.  With a little research, you would have all the information needed to be convinced.

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Drinking Modern Tea with an Antique Chinese Tea Set

antique Chinese tea set

Without doubt, the one part of the Chinese culture that most people know about it the consumption of tea.  For hundreds of years, Chinese herbal tea has been a part of daily life for the Chinese people.  Sometimes, tea is enjoyed for a special festival, ceremony, or just to relax but it always involves some type of Chinese tea, such as green tea, Chinese black tea, Chinese white tea, flowering tea, and so on, along with a beautiful Chinese tea set.

The process of making and serving tea with a Chinese tea set involves several steps, each important.  Once you learn these steps, you could use your own tea set with the preferred tea so you make a perfect beverage every time.  Therefore, it starts with buying the right tea set first, so the brewing process is done with accuracy.

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