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The difference between the teas is in their processing. Green tea is made from unfermented leaves and reportedly contains the highest concentration of powerful antioxidants called polyphenols. Antioxidants are substances that scavenge free radicals -- damaging compounds in the body that alter cells, tamper with DNA (genetic material), and even cause cell death. Find more tea benefits here.

Green tea contains between 30 and 40 percent of water-extractable polyphenols, which previous studies have already linked to weight loss benefits, protection from Alzheimer's disease, and a decreased risk of certain cancers. Find more tea studies here.

Green tea contains between 30 and 40 percent of water-extractable polyphenols, which previous studies have already linked to weight loss benefits, protection from Alzheimer's disease, and a decreased risk of certain cancers. Find more tea studies here.

It's a little known fact, but after its introduction to Europe in the 17th century tea was tremendously popular in France. It first arrived in Paris in 1636 (22 years before it appeared in England!) and quickly became popular among the aristocracy. . . Tea was so popular in Paris that Madame de Sévigné, who chronicled the doings of the Sun King and his cronies in a famous series of gossipy letters to her daughter, often found herself mentioning tea. Find more about tea here.

Archeological evidence suggests that people consumed tea leaves steeped in boiling water as many as 500,000 years ago. Botanical evidence indicates that India and China were among the first countries to cultivate tea. Today, hundreds of millions of people drink tea around the world, and studies are now suggesting that green tea (Camellia sinesis) in particular has many health benefits.

Since the early 1990s, research on the medicinal properties of the essential oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil) has been conducted by a group of scientists within the School of Biomedical, Biomolecular and Chemical Sciences at The University of Western Australia. The primary aim of the group is to investigate and characterise the medicinal properties of tea tree oil, in particular the antimicrobial properties. So far the group has shown that tea tree oil has broad-spectrum in vitro antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral activity. Laboratory studies are ongoing and some clinical work has also begun. These studies are critical if tea tree oil is to be accepted as a topical antimicrobial agent.

Green Tea has been receiving much attention lately. As a result, we now have many medical reports and studies by accredited institutions concluding that Green Tea does contain many healthful and healing properties. Drinking Green Tea has been shown to provide the human body with numerous health enhancing components. Green Tea contains a very high value of Catechin Polyphenols that have antioxidant properties that are known to fight against cancer. In addition, Green Tea provides Polysaccharides, Flavonoids, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C (there's more vitamin "C" in one cup of green tea than in an orange), Vitamin E, R-Amino Butyric Acid and Fluoride in it's natural state.

These days, there are a whole host of different types of teas available, so sitting down for a quick cuppa needn’t mean purely having traditional black China tea. As well as speciality teas, organic versions, green tea and teas from different countries, there’s a wide variety of herbal offerings. Herbs have been used for centuries as remedies for various ailments and drinking infusions is a great way of gaining the benefits.

There are hundreds of different green teas with different flavors. For example, Sencha tea has a very vegetal taste, while Jasmine quite flowery, Gunpowder smoky, and Lung-Ching and Mao Feng more subtle aromas. So you may need to “experiment” a bit to see which one(s) you prefer. In general, green tea should be brewed at a lower temperature and for a shorter time than black tea to avoid a bitter taste. Most green teas do contain caffeine. Decaffeinated varieties are available, but may not be as effective, although, adequate testing has not been done. Need to know more about tea? Find the answer here.

Tea accessories are an essential element in preparing the perfect cup of a steaming, flavorful blend. Before making a decision to buy your tea accessories, learn a little about the beverage we all love so much.