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Steep Yourself In The Culture Of Tea!
Quality loose leaf tea is an amazing value. Not only does loose leaf tea taste much better than its bagged counterpart but it typically yields 50 cups of delicious tea per 1/4lb package. Also, if brewed properly, most teas can be infused 2-3 times yielding 100 to 150 cups! Even the most expensive of teas cost roughly $.50 per cup, not bad when you consider the price of a cup of coffee today.  
Tea and Wellness*
Modern scientific research is confirming that tea consumption is one of the best additions we can make a healthy lifestyle. From combating bad breath and tooth decay to boosting our immune systems, the benefits of making tea a part of our daily lives are simply amazing. Following are some of the many health benefits associated with each variety of tea:
Black Tea  
  • Heart health. Black tea helps prevent plaque build-up in the arteries
  •  Increases bone density
  • Oral health. Combats bad breath and kills bacteria that can lead to cavities
Green Tea 
  •  Contains cancer fighting anti-oxidants
  • Anti-viral and antiseptic properties: kills oral bacteria that leads to cold and flu
  • Powerful source of vitamins and minerals
  • Great for slimming and weight loss
Oolong Tea  
  • Lowers cholesterol and blood sugar
  • Great for slimming and weight loss
  • High in polysaccharides
 White Tea
  • Contains cancer fighting anti-oxidants
  • Anti-aging and stress combating properties
  • L-theanine (amino acid) content to promote longevity and aid in concentration   
Pu-erh Tea  
  • Helps metabolize oily foods and fatty acids
  • Reportedly reduces cholesterol and blood sugar levels
  • Cleanses and detoxifies the blood  
 * These statements are not intended to diagnose, cure, treat, or prevent any disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
Brewing
Quality tea must be brewed properly to be fully appreciated. Tea leaves must have a chance to expand to release their essential oils and complex flavors. A brew-basket or traditional teapot are the methods we recommend.
Leaves - One teaspoon of quality tea leaves per 8oz cup of fresh water is the suggested ratio. Some lighter teas will require a bit more. You are encouraged to experiment to find the ratio that best suits your taste!
Water - Start with the purist water available, filtered or bottled is best. General rule of thumb is: rolling boil (212F) for black tea, herbal tisanes and darker oolong teas. Cooler water (160-180F) is best when preparing green, white or lighter oolong teas.Brew Time - If you steep your tea longer than recommended, most varieties will taste bitter. Over-steeping also extracts the flavor of the tea in the first infusion, not allowing you to brew the same leaves more than once.  
 Here’s a quick guide:

  • 5 min. for Black Teas and Herbal Tisanes
  • 6-7 min. for White and darker Oolong Teas
  • 2-3 min. for Green and lighter Oolong Teas

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