1.Tea as a health drink
In a pot
put in one tea bag per person. Add freshly drawn water that has just
reached boiling point, leave to infuse for 3 to 5 minutes before
serving.
In a cup
Put in one tea bag per person. Add freshly drawn water that has
just
reached boiling point, leave to infuse for 3 to 5 minutes. Add sugar,
milk or lemon to suit individual taste.
For iced tea
Prepare hot tea, (as above, but use two tea bags per person for added
strength) and pure into iced filled glasses (melting ice will dilute
to serving strength)
Add sugar, milk or lemon to suit individual taste.
2. Tea as a Regular Diet
A typical cup of tea (200ml) contains 24-40mg catechins , 8-15mg
favonoids plus flavones,85mg thearubigins and 7-15mg theaflavins, which together amount to
166-193mg per
cup The time tea is allowed to brew can also significantly affect
flavonoid content.Increased brewing time allows more efficient and improved extraction
of flavonoids from black tea.
3. Tea as a mouthwash
Tea stored in a refrigerator can act as a mouthwash and is good for
oral health.
4. Tea As a mentor
A good cup of tea, full of flavor and aroma during your Morning or
Afternoon break, will stimulate your mind and body...Creating Fresh
Thoughts.
5. Tea to Fight illness
Recent research have proven that several cups of tea drunk hot can
give you relief against phlegm, common colds & cough.
6. Tea and Diabetics
With the growth of scientific research over the centuries of tea's
popularity, many treatises have been written rhapsodizing over the
drink's restorative, even curative properties. While much of this has
subsequently been proved to be nonsense, Those early morning cups of
tea, mid-morning tea breaks, leisurely cups after meals, do all help
to offset life's tensions and help us through a busy day. And besides,
tea can help you keep fit and slim.
7.Herbal Benefits in Tea
Drinking tea without sugar is an excellent substitute to other
sugar based drinks like coffee & colas.
