White tea is the most subtle of all the varieties of tea, using only the finest tea leaves from each bush with a minimal amount of processing. White tea is just beginning to make an impact on Western culture. This is because there are new studies emerging that show that white tea is 10% more effective in improving immune health than its green cousin.

Tea historians acknowledge the fact that tea was first enjoyed at cooler temperatures in the South. Due to the heat of the day, tea was allowed to cool before serving (with ice if possible-but this was rare at the time due to lack of refrigeration technology). Still enjoyed today, this was usually served with sugar (to taste), and called Sweet Tea. Unfortunately, contemporary Iced Tea has received a bum rap in the whole of the US. While 90% of tea’s consumption in the US is in the form of …

By Mallie Majarais
While coffee and tea are both sources of caffeine, the amount of caffeine in any single serving of these beverages varies significantly. An average serving of coffee contains the most caffeine, yet the same serving size of tea provides only 1/2 to 1/3 as much. One of the more confusing aspects of caffeine content is the fact that coffee contains less caffeine than tea when measured in its dry form.

No matter how expensive the tea you buy, if you brew it wrong, it’s awful.
This is a lesson many beginners learn the hard way. Most people who claim that they “don’t like the taste” are repelled by an incorrectly brewed tea. This can create a taste dislike that can last a lifetime… But this can be easily avoided with better brewing.

By Mallie Majarais
Let’s discuss the popularity (and inferiority) of commercial teabags. Nowadays, tea bags make up about 95% of all tea sales in the US. These bags, however, usually contain the cheapest tea available, producing little more than a brown-colored liquid. Doesn’t sound too appetizing, huh? With this as the popular standard, it’s not surprising that tea’s popularity has faded.

By Mallie Majarais
“What is not tea?”
A confusing attribute of tea is that many of the beverages that are called “tea” are actually not tea. Herbal teas, termed Tisanes (a French word for “herbal infusion”), are usually dried flowers, fruits or herbs infused with boiling water-no actual tea leaves are included. Historically used for medicinal reasons or as a caffeine-free alternative, many Tisanes are growing in popularity.

By Mallie Majarais

Tea is the second-most consumed drink in the world, surpassed only by water. And an often-surprising fact is that all teas come from the same plant. The scientific name is Camellia Sinensis. The different varieties of Camellia leaves (black, white, green and oolong) stem from how they are made.

By Dave Wilson
5. Other advantages include:

Has anti-cancer properties
Boosts immune system and mental alertness
Lowers chances of cognitive impairment

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By Dave Wilson
The tea business is mysterious. I suppose this is due to the exotic places that it comes from. There is no mystery about the health benefits of tea, however.

3. Additives that make it taste even better. Adding spices and milk, along with some sugar, make a special drink called CHAI. It is a “tea latte.” My friends from India drink it all the time. It is a tonic for sore throats, a pick-me-up during the day, and an all around “drink it because …

By Dave Wilson
The tea business is mysterious. I suppose this is due to the exotic places that it comes from. There is no mystery about the health benefits of tea, however.