Tea
Tea is a beverage made by steeping processed leaves, buds, or twigs of the tea bush, Camellia sinensis, in hot water for a few minutes. The processing can include oxidation, heating, drying, and the addition of other herbs, flowers, spices, and fruits. The four basic types of true tea are (in order from most to least processed): black tea, oolong tea, green tea, and white tea. The term "herbal tea" usually refers to infusions of fruit or of herbs (such as rosehip, chamomile, or jiaogulan) that contain no Camellia sinensis . (Alternative terms for herbal tea that avoid the word "tea" are tisane and herbal infusion.) This article is concerned exclusively with preparations and uses of the tea plant C. sinensis.
Tea is a natural source of the amino acid theanine, methylxanthines such as caffeine and theobromine, and polyphenolic antioxidant catechins. It has almost no carbohydrates, fat, or protein. It has a cooling, slightly bitter, and astringent flavor.
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- India Attacks Imperil Goal of Tripling Tea Exports to Pakistan
- 4 (Bloomberg) -- India may miss its target of tripling tea exports to Pakistan, the world's third-biggest buyer, as the terror attacks on Mumbai threaten ...
- District Attorney: Tea Fire Investigation Is Ongoing
- By Indy Staff The office of Christie Stanley, Santa Barbara County's district attorney, sent out a notice this afternoon regarding the Tea Fire and any ...
- TEA Orders Houston Charter School to Shutdown
- The Texas Education Agency, or TEA, has ordered Jesse Jackson Academy, a chartered school that caters to "at-risk" students to close by Friday. ...
- Reports and Photos from Beedle Tea Party
- Some reports and photos are now online from the tea party for The Tales of Beedle the Bard tea party held in Edinburgh in which JK Rowling did a reading ...
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The origin of the use of tea as a beverage is lost in antiquity. A Chinese legend places the introduction of tea as a beverage in the reign of the mythical emperor Shen Nung, about 2737 BC. However, modern scholars estimate the earliest reference to tea is in China, in the late 3rd or early 4th cent
Tea blogs
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- Tea Fire Cat Reunited With Owner | KEYT.com News, Weather, Sports ...
- Sabu was separated from her owner on November 13th when the Tea Fire broke out. Sabu's lost a few pounds and his feet are in rough shape but otherwise he's doing well. A fundraiser is being held Saturday, December 6th at Elings Park ...
- BOOK VIEW CAFE BLOG » Tea is the staff of life! (And, when ...
- Westerners enjoy drinking Kukicha and Roasted Barley on ice in hot weather, while Oriental cultures prefer always drinking hot tea (which is not drunk at boiling at all, by the way). The Japanese now often enjoy these teas in tea bag ...
- Reading The Vazquez Trade Tea Leaves - South Side Sox
- The White Sox picked up a quartet of prospects for two pitchers who share half a brain. Film at 11.
- Tax revolt leads to Hampton Tea Party
- HAMPTON ? Hampton Beach residents came together Wednesday morning, Dec. 3, to have their own Boston Tea Party of sorts in revolt over a recent town revaluation that saw their property assessments and tax bills skyrocket.
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Primula Flowering Tea Set with 40-Ounce Pot with Glass Lid
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Numi's Bouquet Bamboo Gift Set with Clear Teapot and Nine Flowering Teas
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The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide
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Wissotzky Magic Tea Chest, Assorted Tea Collection w/ 80 Assorted Teas
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The Tea Companion (Connoisseur's Guides) (Paperback)
by Jane Pettigrew
The Tea Companion (Connoisseur's Guides)
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More and more people are turning to tea as their primary hot beverage, and connoisseurs are discovering the wondrous range of flavors to be found in different varieties from around the globe-some of which command fantastic prices and are in great demand. This comprehensive, authoritative guide to understanding, purchasing, and serving the world's finest teas is beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs of a variety of tea leaves and herbs, as well as their countries of origin. Learn how to store tea so its aromas last, brew it properly for fullest enjoyment, and appreciate the many nuances of flavor to be found in this extraordinary drink.
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The Story of Tea
A Cultural History and Drinking Guide
The Story of Tea: A Cultural History and Drinking Guide
Amazon Price: $21.45 (as of 12/04/2008)
Purveyors of fine tea, the Heisses' documentary dexterously weaves through the wars, economic upheavals and embargoes surrounding what was once considered the elixir of immortality. Though tea usage may predate written history, evidence suggests that Camellia sinensis's invigorating leaves were first cultivated centuries ago in the tea gardens of indigenous minorities in Northwestern China and along the Indian, Myanmar and Tibetan borders. Chinese monks recognized the energizing effects and medicinal value of this evergreen plant and, by touting its benefits, ignited a thirst for tea that quickly spread west via oceangoing tea clippers and along the Silk Road. The famed East India Company flourished, teatime became social tradition, and cream and sugar were found to balance tea's astringency. In this guide, the Heisses outline at length the production process from tea bush to tea cup, along with the nuances of regional varietals like China's sweet green tea and India's Darjeeling. An engaging historical and cultural study, this guide is geared toward both novice and consummate consumers intrigued by the world's 2,000-year-old tea habit.
Tea links
- UK Tea Council : Home : The Home of Tea
- United Kingdom Tea Council.
- Twinings
- Twinings tea.
- Mmmm nice
- NiceCupOfTeaAndASitDown.com
- BBC - Food - Recipes - Tea
- Tea history, tea varieties and how to make the prefect cuppa
- Greys Teas online tea store - Green Tea Black Tea Oolong Tea
- Grey's Teas stocks over one hundred loose, large leaf, speciality teas from all the famous tea growing areas of the world. We specialise in single garden, single estate teas. Buy online. Delivery is free within the UK
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JJNW wrote...
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Enjoy!
Posted May 06, 2008
BYE!
Hope to see you again soon...
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