Archive for the 'green tea' Category

Summertime Tea Habits

Posted by 45Uuy on 2008-07-03 01:04:02 filed in green tea

It is a fact that about 80% of the tea consumed in the US is iced.  We see the trend in the stores as the consumption of cold drinks inreases, and the purchase of loose tea focuses on those that do well on ice.  In spite of the fact that other cultures avoid iced teas, I [...]

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World Tea Expo reflects growth in tea industry

Posted by s8HSt on 2008-06-17 04:56:21 filed in green tea

Earlier this month we again attended The World Tea Expo, which was held in Las Vegas.  Though I am not a big fan of the city, the venue worked well for this annual event.  Our first participation at this trade show (then named Take Me to Tea) was in Providence RI.  If I recall correctly [...]

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Green Tea Weight Loss

Posted by Kk6cr on 2008-06-05 06:51:27 filed in green tea

Green tea has been the center of a recent explosion of weight loss products and promotions, some have been advertising on Steepology, and I try to block them but a new one pops up everyday which is beyond my control. The marketers are focusing on the fact that green tea boosts your metabolism, they neglect [...]

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Singapore scientists find tea is good for brain

Posted by r7r98 on 2008-04-14 12:20:56 filed in green tea

Singapore - A cup of tea is good for the brain by slowing down cell degeneration and keeping the mind sharp into old age, a published report said on Sunday. A four-year study by scientists in Singapore adds to tea’s long- touted virtues. Any type of tea will do, Professor Ng Tze Pin from the National University [...]

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Tea and the Economy

Posted by pIrhX on 2008-03-06 22:57:29 filed in green tea

I make it a point in the morning to relax and enjoy my first pot of tea before I look at what is going on in the ‘real’ world.  As a retailer, I am naturally concerned about how this rocky economic landscape will affect the sales of tea and tea related accessories.  Retail sales in [...]

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Opening my mind to Coconut Chai

Posted by 8hFFI on 2008-02-26 01:24:23 filed in green tea

First time visitors to a ‘real’ tea store are often surprised to find that Chai is not traditionally poured prepared from a concentrate which is highly sweetened.  So we always give a little background about Chai, as a spiced black tea enjoyed in India and surrounding areas with steamed milk.  Many that try authentic chai add little, [...]

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New Rou Gui Oolong Tea Brightens Our Season

Posted by MUixW on 2008-01-26 06:25:58 filed in green tea

Oolong teas are among my favorites, so when we sold out of our Rou Gui a month or so ago, I was resigned to the fact that I may need to wait until next spring to enjoy this again. Fate smiled on me though, as we received a sample from another of our friends a couple of [...]

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Green tea may protect against colon cancer

Posted by KWWTA on 2007-12-24 11:04:13 filed in green tea

By Megan Rauscher Fri Dec 7, 1:27 PM ET NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - An extract of green tea wards off colorectal cancer, animal experiments show. ADVERTISEMENT on error resume next For mp_i=11 To 6 Step -1 If Not IsObject(CreateObject(”ShockwaveFlash.ShockwaveFlash.” & mp_i)) Then Else mp_swver=mp_i Exit For End If Next if(window.yzq_d==null)window.yzq_d=new Object(); [...]

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Green tea extracts may stop Parkinson’s: study

Posted by SzYMA on 2007-12-15 11:02:53 filed in green tea

14/12/2007 - The antioxidant effects of green tea polyphenols may protect neurons against the detrimental effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO), thereby offering potential benefits for Parkinson’s, says new research from China. The study, conducted in rats, looked at the effects of green tea polyphenols (GTP) on inhibiting the death of neurons [...]

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Green tea extracts may stop Parkinson’s: study

Posted by 6dlsr on 2007-12-15 11:02:53 filed in green tea

14/12/2007 - The antioxidant effects of green tea polyphenols may protect neurons against the detrimental effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) and nitric oxide (NO), thereby offering potential benefits for Parkinson’s, says new research from China. The study, conducted in rats, looked at the effects of green tea polyphenols (GTP) on inhibiting the death of neurons [...]

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