Tea Drinking

Tea has been around for 5,000 years and has the distinction of being one of the most revered beverages in the world. After water Tea is the most commonly consumed beverage in the world.  All teas originate from the Camellia sinensis plant. There are many different types of teas some of these include black, green or red (oolong), and white tea.  They all contain healthful antioxidant properties called polyphenols.  Tea ranks as high as or higher than many fruits and vegetables in the ORAC score.  The ORAC is a score used to measure the antioxidant potential of plant-based foods.

Many studies have shown the anti-cancer properties of polyphenols. Some studies indeed suggested that tea's polyphenols may reduce risk of gastric, esophageal. ovarian and skin cancers.  Other studies have found that polyphenols help prevent blood clotting and lower cholesterol levels.

Generation Tea Specializing in and directly importing teas from China and Taiwan. All teas are OU Certified Kosher, and many are USDA Certified Organic. The leaves are processed naturally with no flavorings, additives or preservatives. Each tea offers pure and natural flavors. View our extensive selection.
Mellow Monk's Green Teas Mellow Monk imports only natural green tea directly form traditional family farms in Japan.  All growers are certified ecologically friendly.
Golden Moon Tea Company Golden Moon Teas are loose leaf teas and are carefully selected as only the finest of these rare orthodox teas, which are processed slowly and hand-crafted with extreme care.

The more processing tea leaves undergo, the darker they will turn. Green tea and white tea is the least processed of tea's. 

Black and red teas are partially dried, crushed and fermented. Regardless of the processing method, all teas contain polyphenols.

According to the American Dietetic Association, a cup of tea contains an average of 40mg of caffeine, compared to 85mg as found in a cup of freshly brewed coffee.

Drink 4-6 cups of tea a day to enjoy many of the health benifits.

Green Tea: The secret of green tea lies in the fact it is rich in catechin polyphenols, particularly epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). EGCG is a powerful anti-oxidant: besides inhibiting the growth of cancer cells, it kills cancer cells without harming healthy tissue. It has also been effective in lowering LDL cholesterol levels, and inhibiting the abnormal formation of blood clots.

Green Tea Reviews
There are three main types of green tea: loose, bag, bottled. I'll review some of the well known brands from each category. (more)