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| HERBS & HERBAL TEAS Our herbs are from our gardens and green house. We have been growing plants for a few months now and all look so good. Look at our plant list in our Product and Prices. If you do not see something you like in an herbal tea, send us an email and let me know what it is. Special Offer Tea Samp les for the first DOZEN customers to sign up for the email newsletter. Send us your name, address, phone number and email address and we will send you a loose leaf tea sample from what is available. Tea Extracts Help Treat Damaged Skin In Cancer PatientsScienceDaily (Dec. 1, 2006) — Tea extracts work as an effective treatment for patients who suffer from damaged skin following radiation treatment for cancer. Researchers show that this might partly be due to the anti-inflammatory properties of tea. In a study published in the open access journal BMC Medicine, researchers show that tea acts at the cellular level, by inhibiting inflammatory pathways, to reduce inflammation. They also show that tea extracts reduce the duration of radiation-induced skin damage by up to 10 days in patients who received radiation treatment. Frank Pajonk, from the University of California in Los Angeles, USA, and colleagues from the University of Freiburg, Germany, studied the effects of green tea and black tea extracts on patients who had been treated with radiotherapy, which can damage the skin. The authors then analysed the effects of the same tea extracts on human and mouse white blood cells in culture. Pajonk et al. find that tea extracts reduce the duration of skin toxicity following radiotherapy by 5 to 10 days. Green tea extracts are more effective than black tea extracts in some patients. Pajonk et al. also show that tea extracts reduce the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as IL-1beta, IL-6, IL-8, TNFalpha and PGE2, in human white blood cells in culture, with green tea having higher anti-inflammatory properties than black tea. Both black tea and green tea inhibit one major inflammatory pathway in mouse white blood cells. Pajonk et al. add that tea's high content of polyphenols is likely to be responsible for its high anti-inflammatory activity, but that other pathways are probably involved in its clinical effectiveness.
Green Tea And The 'Asian Paradox' ScienceDaily (June 6, 2006) — There is a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease and cancer in Asia where people smoke heavily, which may be accounted for by high consumption of tea, particularly green tea, according to a review article published by a Yale School of Medicine researcher. "We do not yet have a full explanation for the 'Asian paradox,' which refers to the very low incidence of both heart disease and cancer in Asia, even though consumption of cigarettes is greater than in most other countries," said Bauer Sumpio, M.D., professor and Chief of Vascular Surgery in the Department of Surgery. "But we now have some theories." Sumpio, the lead author of the review in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons, said he and his colleagues reviewed more than 100 experimental and clinical studies about green tea in writing the article. He said one theory is that the average 1.2 liters of green tea consumed daily by many people in Asia offers the anti-oxidant protective effects of the polyphenolic EGCG. EGCG may prevent LDL oxidation, which has been shown to play a key role in the pathophysiology of arteriosclerosis. EGCG also reduces the amount of platelet aggregation, regulates lipids, and promotes proliferation and migration of smooth muscle cells, which are all factors in reducing cardiovascular disease, he said. Sumpio said other reports show that EGCG prevents growth of certain tumors. Tea, according to studies, also can improve gastrointestinal function, alcohol metabolism, kidney, liver and pancreatic function, protect skin and eyes and alleviate arthritis. Tea has been used in managing and preventing allergies, diabetes, bacterial and viral infections, cavities, reduce or cure diseases with an inflammatory component and improve neurologic and psychological health. "More studies are necessary to fully elucidate and better understand green tea's method of action, particularly at the cellular level," Sumpio said. "The evidence is strong that green tea consumption is a useful dietary habit to lower the risk for, as well as treat, a number of chronic diseases. Certainly, however, smoking cessation is the best way to prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer." Reference: Journal of the American College of Surgeons 202: 813-825 (May 2006)
| | LOOSE LEAF TEAS To complete our line of teas, we will be adding some of the finest loose leaf teas from all over the world. Fresh, not something that has been sitting around. Tea is a world-wide drink and we want to help the people here in the US to become acustomed to drinking tea instead of coffee. Tea will eventually be easier to find in our changing world. We will be full of  dramatic changes all over the globe in just a few years. "CHECK THIS OUT!" This is a great place to buy some of the best products avaliable. They are now selling loose leaf teas, so give them a try. How to Make your Loose Leaf Teas
We reccomend 1 level tablespoon of loose leaf tea per 12-18 oz. teapot or cup. If your teapot or cup does not fall into the 12-18 ounce range you can simply adjust the tea to fit your needs. (See chart below) Remember, keep it simple. 6-12 ounce = 1 heaping teaspoon 12-18 ounce = 1 level tablespoon 18-24 ounce = 1 heaping tablespoon 24-30 ounce = 2 level tablespoons Click HERE for the product list. TEA FACTS
What is tea?
Tea is Camellia Sinensis (thea, or camellia, chinensis). It is an herb but not all herbs are tea. Only those leaves harvested from the camellia sinensis plant are actually tea. There is only one tea plant that all tea comes from. It is the way it is processed after harvesting that makes the difference in teas. Green, black, white, oolong; same plant, different drying operations. There are three related varieties of this plant, the small leaved Chinese tea plant, C. sinensis sinensis, the larger leaved, more tree-like Indian Assam plant, C. sinensis assamica, and another tree like plant from Cambodia, C. sinensis assamica subspecies lasiocalyx. Hybrids are also grown, with the Cambodian plant used mainly for hybrid production.
What are the types of tea?
Tea is known by the terms white, green, oolong and black. The types are references to processing and oxidization. The simplest explanation is to think of a leaf that is picked or falls from any bush. The leaf turns stages of colors until it is finally black. In the case of tea, oxidization is stopped at various stages. non-oxidized (White) non-oxidized (Green) semi-oxidized (Oolong) fully oxidized (Black)
What are the grades of tea?
Some of the grades of tea are as follows: Black Tea Grades Flowery Orange Pekoe Pekoe Souchong Broken Orange Pekoe Broken Orange Pekoe Fannings Broken Pekoe Fannings Dust
Green Tea Grades
There is no uniform grading terminology for green tea. Chinese greens are graded differently depending on where they come from. Some terms that you may find with regard to Chinese green teas are:
Gunpowder Young Hyson Imperial Twankay Oolong Tea Grades
Grading for oolongs changes from Fanciest or Extra Fancy (best) to Common (worst). Unlike other grading systems, this one actually rates the quality of the drink you can get from the leaves. The top grades are Fanciest or Extra Fancy, Fancy, and Extra Choice (or Extra Fine).
What are the Major Tea-Producing Countries Around the World?
INDIA SRI LANKA CHINA JAPAN TAIWAN KENYA ARGENTINA VIETNAM There are more than 50 tea-growing countries around the world.
How Do I Store Tea? Keep it dry and out of the light. The best container is a metal box with a double lid or a canister/caddy with a seal and is light-proof. Loose-leaf tea keeps better than tea packed in tins or boxes because it has a larger bulk. Some tea comes wrapped in tinfoil and boxed, if you expect to use it all in a month or two, it is all right to leave it in the original bag. Oolong tea (with 2-3 percent moisture compared to 5-7 percent in others) keeps longer. If tea gets damp you can spread it out in a pan and dry it in the oven. Store tea in a cool, dry place, preferably well ventilated. Tea absorbs other odors easily, so never keep it in the cabinet with spices nor sitting on a counter near onions or garlic. Avoid placing tea in the refrigerator or freezer. Once tea is tainted by an outside odor, it cannot be salvaged. Tea should not be placed in a refrigerator since the change in temperatures when the product is used could contribute to “sweating” which could lead to mold formation and deterioration of quality. Similarly, tea should be allowed to breathe so that excess moisture may safely evaporate. Shipping tea in airtight containers for short periods of time is an acceptable practice which serves to protect the fragile product from harmful outside contaminants.
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| Tea Accessories Tea Filters to use with your loose leaf teas. This is one of the items that we will have in our store online. We have used them and I think they are great. Better than teaballs! Our accessories consist of tea measurers, tea scoops, different infusers, containers for holding teas and herbs and tea bags that you fill yourself. We have some nice cream colored teacups and saucers also.  Fillable Teabags 100 count $7.95 a box  $19.95 set of 4 teacups & saucers 
Mountain Rose Herbs is the company for us. If we need it,we get it from them... Tea and your Health
It's tea time, say intriguing new research findings. Recent studies in leading medical journals declare tea a potential heart tonic, cancer blocker, fat buster, immune stimulant, arthritis soother, virus fighter and cholesterol detoxifier. Not bad for a lowly shrub soaked in a little hot water. "Tea is beating all scientific expectations as the most potent health beverage ever, "says researcher John Weisburger at the American Health Foundation.”The many ways tea can promote health is truly astonishing. "Bottom Line: Each day you should drink three to six ounce cups of tea. Drinking tea saves arteries. Drinking black tea helps prevent deadly clogging of arteries and reverses poor arterial functioning that can trigger heart attacks and strokes, two major new studies have found. In a large 10 year study in the Netherlands, men who consumed the amount of antioxidants called "catechins" found in three cups of black tea were 50% less likely to die of ischemic heart disease, caused by narrowed clogged arteries, than were men who consumed only the catechins in half a cup of tea. In another recent test, Joseph Vita, M.D., of the Boston University School of Medicine, had heart patients drink either plain water or four cups of black tea daily. In a month, impaired blood vessel functioning (a risk for heart attack and strokes) improved about 50% in the tea drinkers. Tea has long been tied to a lower risk of stomach, colon and breast cancer, although the connection is not proven. Now lab studies find that tea chemicals actually may stop cancer growth. Rutgers University researchers showed that a compound in black tea called TF-2 caused colorectal cancer cells to "commit suicide"; normal cells were unaffected. "The effect is quite dramatic," said Rutger's professor Kuang Yu Chen, who speculates that the chemical might one day be made into an anti-cancer drug. Tames inflammation. Researchers at Case Western reserve University gave arthritis-prone mice either green tea or water. The human equivalent of four cups of green tea daily halved the mouse’s risk of developing arthritis. Also intriguing : TF-2, the newly discovered anti-cancer compound in black tea, suppresses the Cox-2 gene that riggers inflammation, says research at Rutgers. That's the same way the drugs Vioxx and Celebrex work. Also, in a UCLA study of 600 Chinese men and women, drinking green tea halved the risk of chronic stomach inflammation which can lead to cancer. Wipes out viruses. Previous tests prove tea can neutralize germs, including some that cause diarrhea, pneumonia, cystitis and skin infections. New research by Milton Schiffenbauer of Pace University finds that black and green tea deactivates viruses, including herpes. When you drink tea, he says, chances are good you will wipe out viruses in your mouth. Flu viruses, too? Possibly. A recent Japanese study showed that gargling with black tea boosted immunity to influenza. recent research at Harvard indicated that tea chemicals stimulated gamma-delta T-cells that bolster immunity against bacterial and viruses. Bottled tea and instant tea have few antioxidants, research shows. Herbal teas do not have the same health properties as real tea (Camellia sinensis). Tea with caffeine has slightly more antioxidant activity. Steep tea leaves or bags in hot water 3 to 5 minutes to thoroughly release antioxidants. New Dutch research finds that adding milk to tea does not block absorption of antioxidants. | |
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