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Contents Page 1

Introduction Page 13

A short Tea history Page 23

The Science Tea-ory Anti-oxidants L - Th e a n i n e G r e e n Te a - C a t e c h i n B l a c k Te a - T h e a f l a v i n s & T h e a r u b i g i n s Caffeine A m i n o A c i d s / Vi t a m i n s / M i n e ra l s Page 43-140

9 S pac e s to e n c o u n t e r T e a Page 141

Plants to see on site Page 149

The Conclusion Page 157

References & Bibliography

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9 Journeys with Tea 1 - Page 43 G e t i n v o l v e d w i t h i n t h e Te a C o m m u n i t y Wi t h Wa l wo r t h

2 - Page 53 No headaches with Chrysanthemum from Ko r e a

3 - Page 65 E n l i g h t e n w i t h B u t t e r Te a f r o m Ti b e t

4 - Page 75 Live forever with Green/Matcha from Japan

5 - Page 87 Engage with Hibiscus from Egypt

6 - Page 99 Fr e e yo u r s e l f w i t h M i n t f r o m M o r o c c o

7 - Page 107 D o Yo g a w i t h I c e d f r o m A m e r i c a

8 - Page 119 Recover with Rooibos from Africa

9 - Page 133 Energise with Chai from India

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I n t r o d u c i n g Wa l wo r t h a n d i t s H i s t o r y Q u e e n Vi c t o r i a ’s r e i g n a n d Te a Pa r t i e s “ Tu r n i n g S o u t h L o n d o n O ra n g e ” I n t r o d u c t i o n t o t h e Te a G a r d e n s

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W a l w o r t h Te a G a r d e n s c a n b e f o u n d in South London, in the Borough of Southwark within the district of Wa l wo r t h . B e f o r e t h e S e c o n d Wo r l d Wa r t h i s l o c a t i o n wa s m a d e u p o f r ow s o f Vi c t o r i a n b u i l d i n g s a n d , d u r i n g t h e w a r, t h e a r e a w a s d e m o l i s h e d b y b o m b s . A f t e r t h e w a r, p o c k e t s o f c h e a p , quickly erected post war developments sprung up, surrounded by the old fabric of Platinus x hispanica, tree lined Vi c t o r i a n ave n u e s .

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It has a forgotten history with no real c o n n e c t i o n t o p a s t l a n d s c a p e s . Th e study area is defined by distinctive but challenging site conditions, wh i ch i n c l u d e t h e Wa l wo r t h R o a d High Street, the railway viaduct, t h e r e d u n d a n t ‘ Wa l wo r t h R o a d ’ Railway Station, allotments and local parks.

T h e r e a r e , h o w e v e r, s t i l l s o m e remaining distinctive elements r e f e r r i n g t o t h e a r e a ’s r a i l w a y heritage such as the three u n d e r p a s s e s , u n d e r- c r o f t e n t r a n c e s , street names, position of the platforms and undefined public spaces.

Th e a r e a ’s layout and most significant features originate from t h e Vi c t o r i a n e ra , e s p e c i a l l y t h e location of the main pocket park, which used to exist as a tea garden.

Th e s e t e a g a r d e n s s a t w i t h i n S u r r e y Zoological Gardens, which were a popular visitor attraction within Q u e e n V i c t o r i a ’s r e i g n . I n f a c t , there are even drawings depicting Q u e e n Vi c t o r i a a n d h e r f a m i l y visiting the lions and the giraffe.

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W a lw o r t h b e f o r e W a lw o r t h T e a G a r d e n s

W a r m , c o mf o r t i n g , e a s y t o m a k e S i t t i n g , ta k i n g i n t h e a r o m a s Taking a gentle sip...

Still Too Hot! W a n t i n g to ta k e a n ot h e r s i p Y e a r n f o r t h e s o o t h i n g e ff e c t s Waiting for the moment to f l oat away

Now its cooled down ta k e a s i p s u r r o u n d i n g s b e c o m e fa i n t senses quieten

S u d d e n ly t h e w o r l d s l o w s d o w n Everything becomes easier T e n s i o n t u r n s to r e l a x at i o n T h i n k i n g & ta l k i n g b e c o m e s e a s i e r Peaceful alone time or people coming together n o m at t e r w h o o r w h e r e c u lt u r e s a r e u n i f i e d i n r i t u a l

The Tea, the utopia The tea, the centre T h e T e a , h e a lt h a n d h e a l i n g N ot h i n g ca n B e at a G o o d c u p o f TEA

Th e t e a g a r d e n s w i l l e n c a p s u l a t e the spirit of tea, creating a space to breathe and embrace the ritual of tea making and tea drinking.

Th e t e a g a r d e n s w i l l o p t i m i s e t h e interchange between transport modes and will promote public transport, walking and cycling.

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Wi t h a l l t h e Vi c t o r i a n elements within the area, it only seemed correct to honour this history by re-introducing the railway station and tea gardens, as well as the avenues that reconnect the residential areas with the station and with t h e h i g h s t r e e t . Th e r e i s evidence to suggest that Wa l wo r t h h a s p r e v i o u s l y reinvented itself many times over whilst never quite being a success and

perhaps it is the lack of connections into central London that prevents it from seeming to be an attractive location.

T h e n e w “ Tu r n i n g S o u t h London Orange” project r u n b y Tr a n s p o r t f o r London will create better connections between Wa l wo r t h interchange and central London, which will allow Wa l wo r t h to reinvent itself once again.

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Th i s b o o k w i l l a t t e m p t t o r e v e a l the connections between the history of tea and the land used to grow it, as well as the current cultures and societies o f t e a , w i t h Wa l wo r t h a n d t h e future of a still expanding London that will be better c o n n e c t e d t h r o u g h Wa l wo r t h station.

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Ti m e l i n e o f t e a w i t h i n t h e c o u n t r i e s o f i n t e r e s t Mapping these countries A list of the top 50 countries consuming the most tea, including the focus countries

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2 7 3 7 B C C h i n a - Te a w a s d i s c o v e r e d b y a m y t h i c a l S a g e r u l e r S h e n n o n g

Definite records show tea pots in tombs d a t i n g 2 0 6 B C 206BC - 220AD China 6 6 1 A D K o r e a 760AD - 762AD Cha ching was written. Japanese Buddhist

monks went to China to study and brought b a c k t e a 8 0 5 A D Japan- tea ceremony became important i n J a p a n E a r l y C 9 t h Te a w a s i n t r o d u c e d i n Ti b e t Te a i n Ti b e t w a s a f o r m o f c u r r e n c y.

1 3 9 1 Loose tea became the more popular way t o d r i n k t e a C 1 6 t h Po r t u g u e s e t r a d e r s w e r e d r i n k i n g i t l a t e C 1 6 t h Te a p a s s e s t h r o u g h Pa k i s t a n , t h e A r a b i a n

P e n i n s u l a a n d Tu r k e y b e f o r e r e a c h i n g E g y p t Early C17th H o l l a n d - Th e D u t ch t o o k o v e r Po r t u g u e s e 1 6 0 4 trading routes and therefore were able to s h i p / i m p o r t t e a .

Early C17th Dutch colonies in New Netherlands (AKA B e f o r e 1 6 3 6 N e w Yo r k ) A m e r i c a i n t r o d u c e t e a 1 6 3 6 Te a w a s i n t r o d u c e d t o F r a n c e 1 6 5 2 Te a f i r s t i n t r o d u c e d b u t n o t p o p u l a r i n E n g l a n d

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Fr o m C h i n a ( g r e e n t e a ) t o M o o r i s h d e a l e r s i n We s t A f r i c a (Attaya, mint and green tea), to Morocco (mint tea)

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India Company began to import china tea i n t o B r i t a i n C 1 8 t h Black tea was being consumed in Africa C18th Te a w a s i n t r o d u c e d t o M o r o c c o . Tw o

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ingredients worm wood, sage and the f a m o u s m i n t .

1 8 3 4 Started to be grown in India Assam 1 8 3 9 Te a w a s a g o o d q u a l i t y a n d e n o u g h t o i m p o r t 1 8 8 8 Te a w a s i m p o r t e d f r o m I n d i a i n s t e a d o f C h i n a 1 9 0 3 Assam tea was introduced in Africa 1 9 0 4 Rooibos started to become farmed and

South Africa started producing Rooibos 1 9 3 0 ’s Rooibos had a greater yield, once it was

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Early C17th Dutch colonies in New Netherlands (AKA B e f o r e 1 6 3 6 New Yo r k ) A m e r i c a i n t r o d u c e t e a 1 6 6 4 Catherine of Braganza was a tea addict & made tea popular

C18th Te a w a s introduced to Morocco.

2 7 3 7 B C C h i n a - Te a w a s d i s c o v e r e d by a mythical sage ruler Shennong

l a t e C 1 6 t h Te a p a s s e s t h r o u g h Pa k i s t a n , t h e A r a b i a n P e n i n s u l a a n d Tu r k e y before reaching Egypt

Early C9th Te a w a s introduced in Ti b e t

C18th Black tea was being consumed in Africa 1 9 0 3 Assam tea was introduced in Africa 1 9 0 4 Rooibos started to become farmed in Cederberg South Africa.

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3.50 kg (120 oz) 3.22 kg (114 oz) 2.79 kg (98 oz) 2.08 kg (73 oz) 1.89 kg (67 oz) 1.61 kg (57 oz) 1.60 kg (56 oz)

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1.54 kg (54 oz) 1.45 kg (51 oz) 1.42 kg (50 oz) 1.35 kg (48 oz) 1.19 kg (42 oz) 1.18 kg (42 oz) 1.13 kg (40 oz) 1.10 kg (39 oz) 1.07 kg (38 oz) 1.05 kg (37 oz) 1.02 kg (36 oz) 1.01 kg (36 oz) 1.01 kg (36 oz)

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Te a g a r d e n s a n d t e a d r i n k i n g originated in China. It was discovered by a mythical sage ruler named Shennong in 2737 BCE when it is said that a few leaves fell i n t o h i s h o t c u p o f w a t e r.

Although tea leaves can b e e a t e n r a w, t h e r e i s a particular way that they can be harvested and processed r e a d y f o r d r i n k i n g . L u Yu wrote a book called ‘Classic o f Te a ’ , w h i c h i n c l u d e s t e a rituals and advice on how to brew the perfect cup of tea.

Te a l e a v e s c o m e f r o m o n e species of shrub o n l y, called ‘Camellia sinensis’, which has only two varieties -Camellia sinensis v a r. S i n e n s i s a n d C a m e l l i a s i n e n s i s v a r. A s s a m i c a .

Th e Chinese version is variety Sinensis which, when left, will only grow 2 m h i g h . Th e r e i s a n I n d i a n v a r i e t y, h o w e v e r, A s s a m i c a

which, when left, will grow between 10-13m high.

China is the biggest producer of tea today with India being a close second.

Commercial tea plantations only exist today because of a Scottish traveller n a m e d R o b e r t B r u c e . Th i s individual had lived in China, knew the tea plant and found a similar shrub in India.

One species of plant can produce five different types o f t e a ; b l a c k , g r e e n , y e l l o w, wh i t e a n d o o l o n g t e a . Fr o m these there can be variants made with different mixes of leaves, spices and fruits, including chai and Earl G r e y.

Each type of tea can taste and look slightly different according to the type of soil, climate, altitude, rain, location or when the leaf is plucked (flushes) and then

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how the leaf is processed (drying, oxidising). Examples of different types of tea according to its location include Darjeeling, Nilgiris, Assam and Sichuan.

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H o w e v e r t h e r e a r e a l s o c u l t iva t e d va r i e t i e s . Th e s e a r e created by cloning from a perfect cultivar with vegetative p r o p a g a t i o n . Th i s e n s u r e s r e s i s t a n c e t o i n f e s t a t i o n , d r o u g h t and boasts qualities against adverse environmental factors.

Tea fields from above in winter

Th e d e s i g n o f p l a n t i n g C a m e l l i a s i n e n s i s i n r o w s e n s u r e s increased productivity when plucking the leaves and, in turn, creates an amazing effect when repeated on monumental scales. Even though this can not be mimicked within an urban situation, it can provide inspiration of forms and design intent as well as providing practical solutions regarding the transport interchange.

T h e S c i e n c e T e a - o ry

A N T I - O X I DA N T S L-THEANINE G R E E N T E A - C AT E C H I N B L A C K T E A - T H E A F L AV I N S & T H E A R U B I G I N S CA F F E I N E A M I N O A C I D S / V I TA M I N S / M I N E R A L S

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A N T I - O X I DA N T S L i v i n g F o r e v e r w i t h

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Anti-oxidants prevent or slow down the effects of reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species (ROS/RNS) that work together t o d a m a g e c e l l s w i t h i n t h e b o d y. Th i s i s c a l l e d n i t r o s a t i v e s t r e s s . “ Th i s i s a p a r t i c u l a r l y u s e f u l c o n c e p t t o e s t a b l i s h a c o m m o n b a s i s for the longevity of a particular species as well as the many different d i s e a s e s t a t e s . H o w e v e r, i t h a s a l s o b e e n f o u n d t o b e i n v o l v e d i n a v a r i e t y o f o t h e r p r o c e s s e s i n c l u d i n g i m m u n e p r o t e c t i o n o f t h e b o d y, g e n e c o n t r o l , g r o w t h a s w e l l a s c e l l d e a t h .” ( K l a n d o r f a n d Va n D y k e , 2 0 1 2 ) Th e p o s s i b l e d i s e a s e s c a u s e d b y t h e c e l l d a m a g e a r e c a n c e r, h e a r t d i s e a s e a n d p r e m a t u r e a g e i n g . Th e r e f o r e a n t i - o x i d a n t s a r e i m p o r t a n t t o c o n s i d e r w i t h i n t h e d a i l y d i e t . Th e r e i s s a i d t o b e a r o u n d 8 - 1 0 times more anti-oxidants found in green and black tea than fruit & vegetables.

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L-THEANINE A Natural Anti-Stress and Anxiety

Th e a n i n e c a n b e t a k e n a s a s u p p l e m e n t t o h e l p w i t h a n x i e t y a n d , whilst it is not completely scientifically proven, its effects are s a i d t o i n c l u d e s u p p o r t i n g A l p h a b r a i n w a v e g e n e r a t i o n . Th i s a i d s in making your mind more awake and relaxing the body to create a more optimistic outlook.

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Aw a k e , E x c i t e d

Th i s i s d u e t o t h e G a m m a - A m i n o - B u t y r i c - A c i d ( G A BA ) . W h e n d r i n k i n g t e a t h e m a j o r a m i n o a c i d Th e a n i n e h e l p s i n c r e a s e t h e p r o d u c t i o n o f G A B A w h i c h , i n t u r n , l i m i t s t h e b r a i n s n e u r o n a c t i v i t y. I t s l o w s the processes within the brain, therefore inducing relaxation.

Th e a n i n e a l s o h e l p s t o b o o s t D o p a m i n e l e v e l s , w h i c h i s a neurotransmitter and a chemical released by neurons for the brain that makes you feel good; as is Serotonin which m a k e s y o u f e e l h a p p y. Th e s e b o t h , i n t u r n , c a n p o s s i b l y m a k e someone more optimistic and reject pessimistic thought.

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L - Th e a n i n e - Th e a n i n e i s a n o n - e s s e n t i a l a m i n o a c i d , w h i c h i s s o l u b l e i n w a t e r. 1 - 2 % o f i t c a n b e f o u n d i n B l a c k a n d G r e e n Te a , w i t h a t i n y a m o u n t a l s o t r a c e a b l e i n m u s h r o o m s . I t ’s h e a l t h q u a l i t i e s i n c l u d e r e l i e v i n g s t r e s s a n d a n x i e t y, w h i l s t a l s o i m p r o v i n g concentration and focus.

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Th e l a n d s c a p e w i l l f a c i l i t a t e t h e s e c h e m i c a l r e a c t i o n s w i t h i n o u r b o dy by p r ov i d i n g p o s i t ive a n d c o m f o r t i n g s p a c e s t h a t d o n ’t a l l o w t h e u s e r t o f e e l v u l n e r a b l e o r a n x i o u s . Th e s e a r e s p a c e s that are well lit, looked over and that have walls or backs to s i t a g a i n s t . Th e y a r e s p a c e s i n w h i c h p e o p l e w i l l f e e l l i k e t h e y have an exit and do not feel trapped (Mikoleit et al., 2011).

Th e e l e m e n t s w i t h i n t h e s e s p a c e s w i l l b e w a r m i n g , s o f t t o l o o k at and to feel, and will be understandable landscapes integrating t h e m a t e r i a l s f o r f u r n i t u r e , w h i c h s h o u l d b e s t r o n g a n d s t u r d y, t o create trust within the person using them.

B y h a v i n g w e l l l i t s p a c e s t h a t a r e l o o k e d o v e r, i t c r e a t e s p l a c e s w h e r e p e o p l e f e e l s a f e ( S h a r k y. B , 2 0 1 6 )

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C a t e c h i n s p r o n o u n c e d “ k a h - t u h - k i n ,” a r e a n t i o x i d a n t s f o u n d i n g r e e n a n d m a t c h a t e a . Th e c o m p o u n d s a r e k n o w n f o r t h e i r h e a l t h p r o p e r t i e s , w h i c h a r e c u r r e n t l y u n d e r g o i n g a n a l y s i s t o c o n f i r m . Th e tea making process for all types of tea creates different components of catechins and anti-oxidants.

Catechins have many health benefits including healing properties and a b i l i t y t o c r e a t e a h e a l t hy m o u t h f r e e f r o m c av i t i e s o r p e r i o d o n t a l d i s e a s e . C a t e c h i n s d o n o t , h o w e v e r, r e p l a c e t h e n e e d t o s e e a d e n t i s t , a l t h o u g h t h e y c e r t a i n l y d o h e l p . Th e y a l s o c o n t a i n a n t i - i n f l a m m a t o r y and anti-cancer properties.

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Th e a f l a v i n s a r e a n t i o x i d a n t p o l y p h e n o l s t h a t f o r m t h r o u g h t h e condensation of flavan-3-ols in tea leaves during the enzymatic o x i d a t i o n o f b l a c k t e a . Th e y a r e p r i m a r i l y r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e s t r o n g e r f l a v o u r a n d d a r k e r c o l o u r o f b l a c k t e a . Th e a f l a v i n s have been found to reduce blood cholesterol levels and have also been found to act on numerous points regulating cancer cell growth, survival and metastasis.

Th e a f l a v i n s m a y h a v e a n t i o x i d a n t e f f e c t s t h a t b e n e f i t m a n y p a r t s o f t h e b o d y, e s p e c i a l l y t h e s k i n a n d h a i r, a n d t h e y may also support the digestive system by helping to manage u l c e r s . B l a ck t e a i s o f t e n u s e d t o m a i n t a i n a h e a l t hy h e a r t r hy t h m a n d i t m ay a l s o h e l p t o r e l a x b l o o d ve s s e l s , e s p e c i a l l y a r t e r i e s . Te a t h e a f l a v i n s m a y a l s o h e l p t o m a i n t a i n a h e a l t h y cholesterol level through two different mechanisms, which involve inhibiting the synthesis of cholesterol in the liver and the intestinal absorption of cholesterol.

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Caffeine is a stimulant that acts on the central nervous system, w h i c h c a n h a v e s o m e p o s i t i v e e f f e c t s o n t h e h u m a n b o d y. A l o w dose of caffeine is often associated with an improvement in sporting performance, a reduction in fatigue, increased alertness a n d p o t e n t i a l l y l i f t i n g a p e r s o n ’s m o o d . Te a a l s o c o n t a i n s s o m e antioxidants that have positive effects on the heart.

Caffeine hijacks the natural process of growing tired by mimicking adenosine in the brain, which is the chemical responsible for making us tired. It latches onto the receptors designed for adenosine, p u s h i n g t h e m o u t o f t h e w a y, a n d , a s a r e s u l t , w e ’r e l e f t f e e l i n g m o r e alert and awake. Caffeine is also associated with a reduced risk of depression. As previously mentioned, caffeine blocks the relaxing effects of adenosine, which lets dopamine and glutamine, other natural stimulants produced by your brain, run wild, which can make you more alert, less bored, and also provides a mood boost.

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Te a c o n t a i n s a r o u n d 5 - 7 % m i n e r a l s , w h i c h p l a y a n i m p o r t a n t r o l e a s b o d i l y r e g u l a t o r s . Th e m a i n m i n e r a l s f o u n d i n t e a i n c l u d e Po t a s s i u m , Phosphorous, Calcium and Magnesium, as well as small quantities of Z i n c , M a n g a n e s e a n d C o p p e r.

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O n e h u n d r e d g ra m s o f S e n ch a i n c l u d e s a r o u n d 1 . 4 m g o f Vi t a m i n B 2 , more than 4 times that of parsley and spinach, and also contains t h e m o s t Vi t a m i n C o f a ny t e a , a r o u n d 1 . 5 t i m e s t h a t o f r e d p e p p e r s , which have one of the highest concentration s among vegetables.

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Te a m a i n l y c o n t a i n s V i t a m i n B 2 , w h i c h i s e s s e n t i a l f o r r e g u l a r d e ve l o p m e n t , a n d Vi t a m i n C , wh i ch i s a n e c e s s a r y n u t r i e n t i n t h e p r o d u c t i o n o f c o l l a g e n . A d e f i c i e n cy i n Vi t a m i n B 2 c a n r e s u l t i n inflammation of the mouth and tongue, as well as cracked and red l i p s a n d Vi t a m i n C d e f i c i e n cy r e s u l t s i n t h e l o s t f o r m a t i o n o f c o l l a g e n f i b r e s , w e a k e n i n g v a s c u l a r w a l l s a n d c a n a l s o c a u s e s c u r v y. V i t a m i n C also acts as an antioxidant and is believed to play an important r o l e i n t h e p r e v e n t i o n o f l i f e s t y l e - r e l a t e d d i s e a s e s s u c h a s c a n c e r.

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Te a l e a v e s a r e m a d e u p o f a p p r o x i m a t e l y 1 - 4 % o f a m i n o a c i d s , o f which there are 26 kinds in total (20 proteinogenic amino acids and 6 nonprotein amino acids). Amino acids play an important role in t e a g r o w t h a n d a l s o i n f l u e n c e t e a q u a l i t y. A s s u c h , w h e n c o n s i d e r i n g the health effects of tea we should focus on those that have a high content of amino acids.

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Camellia sinensis grows best on eroded, rocky ground or loose sandy soil that is mostly acidic. It grows in tropical (Assamica) and Sub-tropical (Sinensis) conditions, either on a sun-facing slope or in a forested area. Once they have been grown, three years must pass before the first leaf is plucked for tea m a k i n g . Th e y a r e k n o w n t o g r o w i n t h e wild in both China and India. As they l i k e v e r y w e t c o n d i t i o n s , h o w e v e r, i t i s also possible to grow them in England.

H e r e a r e w e a t h e r s t a t i s t i c s f o r Yu n n a n , China where tea originated, London, England where tea is to be grown and Dumfries, Scotland where tea is c u r r e n t l y g r o w i n g s u c c e s s f u l l y. I n t h i s example Scotland acts as a model giving an understanding into the conditions and allowing us to analyse the data and predict the possibility of success within Wa l wo r t h .

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Th e d e s i g n i s b a s e d o n t h e f i r s t o r i g i n a l wild Camellia tree that dropped a leaf i n t o a c u p o f h o t w a t e r, t h u s c r e a t i n g t e a .

Th e t r e e f o r m s t r u c t u r e j o i n s t h e e a r t h in the middle of the space symbolizing how one tree has an incredible power of b r i n g i n g p e o p l e a n d c u l t u r e s t o g e t h e r.

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It collects water that feeds into the pools of the main square, which also helps to water the tea fields.

Fr o m t h e m a i n s q u a r e v i s i t o r s w i l l g o on a tour of the tea slopes that will b e i m m e d i a t e l y v i s i b l e . Th e y w i l l pluck some fresh new leaves from the Camellia bushes where they will then descend down into the tea museum and can each do part of the tea-making process, which is called the “orthodox” m e t h o d . Vi s i t o r s w i l l b e p r o c e s s i n g leaves to make the most popular type o f t e a i n ch i n a , g r e e n t e a . Th e y w i l l l a y t h e l e a v e s t o w i l t o r w i t h e r, w h i c h l o s e s 3 0 % o f t h e w a t e r, b e f o r e p u t t i n g them into a steamer where they can be rolled and dried ready to go straight t o t h e t e a s h o p s . Th e v i s i t o r s c a n t h e n head back to the central square, sit and enjoy a nice relaxing cup of tea within the community gardens.

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t h e m u s e u m . T u r n l e f t at t h e e n d a n d yo u w i l l f i n d yo u r s e l f w i t h i n t h e n e x t c h a p t e r o f h i s to ry

F r o m t h e c o mm u n a l t e a g a r d e n s o f W a l w o r t h , h e a d t h r o u g h t h e t u n n e l t o w a r d s a n d t h e n p a s t

Th e p u b l i c s q u a r e i s l o ck e d a t night after all the restaurants and tea rooms are closed and only open for late hours for special events such as Chinese N e w Ye a r.

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Th i s design is therefore important to facilitate way finding and have spaces for meeting people, therefore creating zones for large crowds of people.

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Th i s p a r t o f t h e g a r d e n a c t s a s the beginning of the journey in time of tea, the beginning of the journey through the tea g a r d e n s a t Wa l wo r t h a n d t h e beginning of the journey of tea from the bushes to the cup. It also keeps the visitors on the journey they have come on from the tea tour of London, on their own journeys to work, to meet friends or to just come a n d r e a d a b o o k . Fr o m t h i s central pillar visitors can sit in many different types of tea g a r d e n f r o m t h e h i l l s o f Ti b e t to the courtyards of Morocco.

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K o r e a n ‘S a n G u k ’ Must be made with wild chrysanthemum flower using the old Chinese recipes.

‘ S a n G u k ’ i s t h e Ko r e a n Chrysanthemum tea that is more than one thousand years old and must be made with wild chrysanthemum flowers using the old C h i n e s e r e c i p e s . Th e t e a is full of anti- oxidants, amino acids, vitamins and minerals and helps to reduce inflammation and l o w e r b l o o d p r e s s u r e . Th i s

these benefits combined act as a preventative for coronary diseases.

It also helps with skin irritations, acts as an antii n f l a m m a t o r y, b o o s t s t h e immune system, helps to prevent osteoporosis, improves vision and i n c r e a s e s m e t a b o l i s m . Th e chrysanthemum grows in the Jiri mountains, South

is due to the potassium content within the tea.

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Ko r e a . Th e t e a s e r v e d h e r e i n Wa l w o r t h c o m e s f r o m Wa l w o r t h a n d a l s o f r o m the Jukro tea plantation.

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Th i s p a r t o f t h e t e a g a r d e n i s f o r t h o s e t h a t enjoy cooler temperatures or just fancy a bit o f s h a d e . T h e t e a h e l p s t o c o o l t h e b o d y, a s does the shade from the weeping willows, acers and camellia trees, and the surrounding water that also trickles over the rock stack altar helps to create a cool and relaxed atmosphere. Rock s t a ck s a r e i m p o r t a n t w i t h i n Ko r e a n l a n d s c a p e s a s K o r e a n ’s b e l i e v e t h e r o c k s e n c o u r a g e G o d ’s g o o d - w i l l . Wa t e r i s i m p o r t a n t n o t o n l y t o h e l p cool the atmosphere, but also to water the plants.

Wa t e r i s s i g n i f i c a n t a n d t h e t y p e o f wa t e r / p o n d found within our gardens is a yeonji, which is is based on its function. Ours holds lotuses and symbolises “pure land paradise” where virtuous men can sit.

Ta k e t h e w a l k a l o n g u n d e r t h e t r e e s a n d f i n d a square platform with a round water bath full of chrysanthemum tea that you can pour into our s t o n e w a r e t e a c u p s . Yo u c a n k n e e l o r, i f y o u p r e f e r, w e a l s o p r o v i d e s e a t s . I f i t ’s a n u n u s u a l l y h o t d a y, w h y n o t d i p y o u r f e e t o v e r t h e e d g e o f t h e p l a t f o r m i n t o t h e w a t e r. Ta k i n g a t e a c u p a n d s i t t i n g u n d e r t h e t r e e i s n o t f o r b i d d e n e i t h e r.

Just sit, cool down and take your time.

Yo u w i l l s e e t h e C h r y s a n t h e m u m i n d i c u m t h a t yo u a r e d r i n k i n g w i t h i n Wa l wo r t h t e a g a r d e n s around the site in sunny areas. It can suitably grow in any soil but prefers moist soil.

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Th e s i z e c a n va r y l i k e a ny t e a c u p f r o m any culture and c o u n t r y.

H o w e v e r, “Katade” bowls, used for cooling water before pouring over leaves into a teapot, has dimensions of 5cm tall by 12cm wide.

Th i s w o u l d b e t h e p e r f e c t s u r f a c e a r e a f o r c o o l i n g t h e b o i l e d w a t e r. T h e w a t e r would then be poured into cups placed on a rough wooden table, like the ones seen in images on previous pages and the d e s i g n s o f t h e p l a t f o r m w i t h i n Wa l wo r t h .

Th e w o o d s e e n h e r e i s f r o m t h e t r e e s that were taken down during the reconstruction of the tea gardens.

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If the cup has been exported to Japan i t i s k n o w n a s a “ g o h a n ch awa n ” . Th e porcelain can either have a smooth or rough surface, depending on the mixture o f s a n d a n d c l a y, a l t h o u g h t h e m o r e r o u g h surface with thin glaze is the most sought a f t e r.

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Th e t e a i s t r a d i t i o n a l l y s e r v e d i n p o r c e l a i n , or sometimes bronze depending on the t e a c e r e m o n y, b u t t h e d e s i g n s a r e a l w a y s n a t u r a l i s t i c a n d w i l l a l l v a r y, t o s y m b o l i z e the specific moment in time that they were p a i n t e d . Th i s m a k e s t h e m m o r e t r e a s u r e d works of art, which can cause them to become collectables.

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Ti b e t a n t e a i s s t i l l m a d e f r o m the original method of boiling c o n d e n s e d t e a b r i c k s f r o m t h e Ta n g p e r i o d o f C h i n a . Th e d e m a n d f o r black tea is so high that there is a tea and horse caravan road that allows transportation of tea from Yu n n a n t o L h a s a , Ti b e t . T h i s j o u r n e y is around 2,500km in length. Mules carry tongs on each side of their body and walk the full length of the laborious journey for the daily needs o f t h e Ti b e t a n s . T h i s r o u t e i s n o w a m i g r a t o r y p a t h f o r p i l g r i m s . Th i s i s very symbolic of the journeys made t o a n d f r o m Wa l wo r t h v i a t h e m a i n pathway leading from the station.

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Th e t e a i s p a r t i c u l a r l y i m p o r t a n t f o r Ti b e t a n s . A t t h e h i g h a l t i t u d e s at which they reside the air is thin and very cold. Not only does this have disastrous consequences for the body but also for the possibilities of growing any food. As tea can provide a lot of nutrients that they are deficient in without any fresh produce, it is particularly important that they consume a lot of tea each d a y m a k i n g t h e r o a d a r e a l n e c e s s i t y.

Th e c a f f e i n e w i t h t h e t e a a l s o h e l p s to keep energy levels high and to keep the body warm.

Ti b e t a n t e a i n W a l w o r t h c a n h e l p t h e body in many ways that are useful outside of the Himalayas. It can aid with digestion and help the body to lose weight and it also increases metabolism. It will help to enlighten your path into work, improving the health of the heart due to its high polyphenol content. It can also help t o l o w e r c h o l e s t e r o l . I n Ti b e t t h e t e a is made with a lot of salt and butter to help combat the cold and harsh w e a t h e r, w h i c h i s n o t n e c e s s a r y h e r e .

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B u t t e r t e a ca n h e l p yo u o n t h i s j o u r n e y . S i t d ow n a n d , i f yo u ca n , c r o s s yo u r l e g s , a s t h e s e at s a r e a m e t r e w i d e j u s t l i k e t h e s e at s i n T i b e t . T h e s m a l l s pa c e i n f r o n t i s f o r t h e p e r s o n w h o p o u r s yo u r t e a . H e r e yo u w i l l l e a r n t h e T i b e ta n way s s o p l e a s e d o n ’ t l e av e a n y t e a a s i t i s c o n s i d e r e d r u d e .

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F r o m t h e K o r e a n s h a d e g a r d e n to a s pac e o f p u r i t y , a s pac e to c l e a r yo u r h e a d a n d a s c e n d i n to t h e h i l l s o f T i b e t . A s u n n y s pac e w h e r e yo u a r e s u r r o u n d e d b y K o r e a n c h ry s a n t h e m u m a n d a s p a c e t o s i t , c o n t e mp l a t e a n d e n l i g h t e n y o u r s e l f w i t h an authentic experience and some butter tea.

Procedure of making butter tea Th e r e a r e f iv e s t e p s t o m a k e a u t h e n t i c b u t t e r t e a :

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Step 1: Have 2 cups of water to a boil Step 2: Add tea to the pot and bring down to a simmer (3-5 mins) Step 3: Tr a d i t i o n a l l y t h i s s t e p i s n e e d e d t o l a s t f o r h o u r s Step 4: Add salt and cream and stir and bring back to simmer Step 5: Add butter and churn it with Chandong

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P u - E R H t e a , n a m e d a f t e r a Ti b e t a n t o w n , P u ’ e r. I t i s the traditional black tea, heichá 黑茶.

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Sweet tea house on the hills of Tibet

What we know as black tea is actually red tea, h ó n g c h á 红 茶 . Te a i s m a d e i n e i t h e r a c e r a m i c t e a p o t or one made of bronze. However these are usually s e e n w i t h i n m o r e w e a l t hy f a m i l y h o u s e h o l d s .

Ti b e t a n s l i k e t o d r i n k t e a a n d s p e n d a l o t o f t i m e reciting Buddhist Mantra whilst doing so. As with m o s t Ti b e t a n f a m i l i e s t h e y d o s o s i t t i n g w i t h i n m a n y o f t h e s w e e t t e a h o u s e s d o t t e d a l l o v e r Ti b e t .

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[お] 手 前 Th e J a p a n e s e tea shops are a place to worship oriental tea and the peaceful cultural influences of the Z e n B u d d h i s t . Th e tea shops are like other areas of the garden, as close to the authentic experience of Japan that Wa l wo r t h c a n o f f e r. T h e r e w i l l

I n J a pa n K n o w n a s c h a n oy u The performance is called (o)temae

be traditional signs and baskets a t t h e d o o r w a y, with plenty of places to sit and watch the art of making Japanese tea with the aromas of the strong matcha and genmaicha powdered tea being made for g u e s t s . Th i s i s a full experience that is a ticketed

event. On arrival, you walk through the door into a waiting room which has a t a t a m i f l o o r. H e r e you will remove your shoes and place your items into a secure b o x . Yo u r e c e i v e your very own Japanese slippers and wait to be called through.

In the mean

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time guests will receive a roasted

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barley tea. Upon being called through, with the sound of the gong, guests will be asked to come forward to clean their hands and rinse their mouths to ritually purify themselves. Each group of 8 guests

floor rooms where silent bows will start t h e ( o ) t e m a e . Th e performance is a ritual of cleansing the equipment, whisking the tea and serving it using very specific movements.

experience you will also receive a Kaiseki; a meal that is traditional to have with tea c e r e m o n i e s . Th i s experience can last up to 4 hours so leave plenty of time in your day trip in London and especially if

M at c h a a s i t w i l l h e l p w i t h t h e r e c ov e ry .

Whilst the energy is high, exercise, drink e n e r g y a n d at t h e s a m e t i m e h e l p s to w e i g h t l o s s .

I n h i b i t s t u m o r g r o w t h a n d a l s o h e l p s t o p r e v e n t c a n c e r a n d b o o s t s y o u r i mm u n e s y s t e m . B o o s t s

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With tea comes flower displays and a picture of one of these is shown above.

体 腫 重 瘍 減 増 少 殖 に を 役 阻 立 害 ち す ま る。 す。 癌 回 を 復 予 に 防 役 す 立 る。 ち ま あ す。 な た の 免 疫 シ ス テ ム を 高 め る。

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you are on the London Te a To u r.

Th e meal will be served with fresh produce straight from our salad and herb gardens and has been tailored to not completely represent the Kaiseki but instead, is usually a continental style sandwich, decorated with fresh leaves and flowers. It is a light and delicate meal, so should not ruin d i n n e r.

Within the gardens after the experience, you can then go on to either experience another country or culture, or stay within the Japanese tea rooms and enjoy lunch or dinner with our authentic chefs serving sushi and noodles.

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Th e a l l e y way i s a c e n t r a l axis through the site and symbolises the central story and journey through the history of tea as well as replicating a traditional J a p a n e s e s t r e e t . Th e c e n t r a l path also replicates the o r i g i n a l l i n e a r Vi c t o r i a n r o a d layout and its rebuild is part o f W a l w o r t h ’s j o u r n e y.

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It is a safe, open space with active fronts so that even at

n e x t p a r t o f t h e j o u r n e y.

Yo u c a n b e c o m e a s c l e v e r as the Egyptians, drinking Hibiscus.

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night time it feels secure.

It is important to have well lit, safe routes through the site, especially around public transport, Yo u r journey has led from the h i l l s o f Ti b e t , t h r o u g h t h e temple where you can find Ti b e t a n t e a a r t e f a c t s a n d then down and around to almost start again in Japan.

Most people mistakenly believe that Japan was the starting point for tea, where it is most famous and where tea rituals began. Although tea actually originated in China it still seems fitting to view the journey of tea and history through the Japanese streets of food and tea houses. With this h e a l t hy d i e t a n d way o f living, you are sure to live forever to take on the

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In Egypt and Sudan, wedding celebrations are traditionally toasted with a glass of hibiscus tea.

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Th e E g y p t i a n c o l o n n a d e o f Wa l w o r t h . H e r e g u e s t s c a n s i t and drink hibiscus, which is good for preventing high blood pressure and high cholesterol. It is also great for helping with digestion and the immune system. Hibiscus tea can be taken to remedy liver disease and help to prevent cancer as it has p l e n t y o f Vi t a m i n C , m i n e ra l s a n d a n t i - o x i d a n t s i n . H i b i s c u s tea can be drunk hot or cold and both have properties that are h e a l t h y f o r t h e b o d y. H i b i s c u s i s s o g o o d a s i t c a n a l s o h e l p with blood flow and cardiovascular health. It can be good to drink when you have a cold, sore throat or even the hiccups. It

‫تلا لا‬ ‫ع‬ ‫ر‬ ‫في رشلاو‬، ‫يرصم‬ ‫با‬ ، ‫هيدكركلا لا يف‬. ‫فصلا‬، ‫سب‬ ‫مد‬. ‫مك‬ ‫بب‬، ‫و‬ ‫ل ةديج‬ ‫ا‬ ‫ا‬ ‫ا‬ ‫م‬ ‫ل‬ ‫أ‬ ‫ل‬ ‫ش‬ ‫ا‬ ‫ي‬ ‫ثرو ض عافترا عن ةريبك اهن نكمي‬. ‫ي انه‬ ‫سملل‬ ‫تحي‬ ‫ختا‬ ‫نكم‬ ‫طغ‬ ‫و‬ ‫ي‬ ‫ع‬ ‫جلا ءالزنلل فتراو مدلا لا يف ةدعا أ جالعل اهذا كلا ىل‬ ‫رم‬ ‫ه‬ ‫س ل‬ ‫ث‬ ‫ض‬ ‫ا‬ ‫ا‬ ‫و‬ ‫ع‬ ‫ض‬ ‫ي‬ ‫م‬ ‫ا‬ ‫ر‬ ‫ل‬ ‫و‬ ‫م‬ ‫ن‬ ‫ف‬ ‫ورتسيلوك انملا زاهجلا ستو دبكلا يماتي‬ ‫ل‬ ‫يع‬. ‫و ن‬ ‫دعا‬ ‫ا‬ ‫ل‬ ‫م‬ ‫ع‬ ‫ا‬ ‫د‬ ‫هيدكركلا سلا عنم ىلع ضمو ن‬ ‫تادا‬ ‫طر‬ ‫ا‬ ‫ل‬ ‫أ‬ ‫ك‬ ‫نا ف ةدس‬. ‫هنأ‬ ‫ي‬. i s a l s o g o o d f o r n a u s e a a n d v o m i t i n g . H o w e v e r, i t i s n o t g o o d for if someone has low blood pressure, or whilst pregnant as i t c a n c a u s e m e n s t r u a t i o n t o s t a r t . I f p r e g n a n t d r i n k L a d y ’s Mantle with Raspberry leaf tea.

Hibiscus tea is served in a glass cup and is popular all over the world, but in particular Egypt and Sudan. In the summer m o n t h s , i c e d h i b i s c u s i s s e r ve d i n Wa l wo r t h a n d i n t h e w i n t e r months, when the doors are closed, you can sit in what become orangery type rooms with hot hibiscus.

Egyptian tea & shisha house

Th e t a b l e s i n t h e c o l o n n a d e d o n o t n e e d t o b e b i g . Th e shisha can sit on the floor and there is only a glass that w i l l b e s e r v e d . Fo o d c a n b e ordered, although there is not a particular traditional snack that is served alongside Hibiscus.

Egyptian food includes Ful mudammas and Ta ’ m e y a & K a b a b w a k o f t a .

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In Egypt the locals like to drink tea, talk, chill and smoke shisha and, when sitting i n t h e c o l o n n a d e , why n o t t r y s o m e . Th e traditional flavour is apple, but you can a l s o g e t s t r a w b e r r y, w a t e r m e l o n a n d orange. Needless to say it is a sociable place to smoke an e-cigarette here too and, along with the tea and the location, the shisha helps to relax the mind, soul a n d b o d y. T h e w a t e r t h a t s u r r o u n d s t h e colonnade also helps with relaxation.

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“The tea kettle has a nozzle, and the person making the tea w i l l s ta r t f r o m t h e b ot to m w h e r e t h e g l a s s e s a r e a n d r a i s e t h e t e a p ot s o h i g h t h at i t f o r m s a h e a d o n t h e to p o f a t e a g l a s s , like a pint of beer.

T h a t c o o l s d o w n a n d a e r a t e s t h e t e a .”

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Th e M o r o c c a n m i n t t e a i s m a d e with gunpowder green tea, mint leaves and a quarter of a cup worth o f s u g a r. L e m o n v e r b e n a , s a g e a n d artemesia can also be used within the mix.

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Similar to the Egyptian hibiscus, Moroccan mint tea is typically served in a glass cup. It is good to take time drinking Moroccan mint tea, sipping is polite, and there will be 3 servings of the strong concoction.

Th e s o f a a r r a n g e m e n t o f t a b l e a n d chairs help to allow for comfort w i t h i n t h e c o v e r e d r i a d . Th e r o o m / landscape symbolises traditional Morocco but with a London feel.

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In Morocco the locals like to drink mint tea as it helps to cool the body down and is also able to protect the skin from UV rays. It is generally very good for the health of the skin and any disorders of the skin. Mint tea is great to drink after a meal as it helps with digestion or an upset stomach, as well as refreshing the breath. Mint tea can advance mental focus, problem solving and memory and has many other health benefits.

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Th e r e a r e r o o m s t h a t s i t o f f f r o m t h e tradition riad where people can sit back and relax. It is not table service but, instead, there is a Moroccan tea shop just to the left of the frame where there is additional seating and the chance to order food. Above is a skylight that protects patrons from the English weather and its cruel elements.

Inside the riad are a number of plants, mostly ferns that do well inside and in shady spaces, but in the central part of the riad are citrus fruit trees such as lemon and oranges which are used w i t h i n t e a s i n o t h e r p a r t s o f Wa l wo r t h tea garden.

In this authentic riad there is the very symbolic and traditional water feature that runs all day and night. Sitting within this room, there are the slight echo sounds of everyone sitting enjoying and relaxing with their mint tea whilst listening to t h e r e l a x i n g s o u n d s o f r u n n i n g w a t e r.

Th e wa t e r f e a t u r e a l s o h e l p s t o c r e a t e a s l i g h t w a t e r v a p o u r i n t h e a i r, w h i c h , in turn, helps to keep the right level of water in the air for the plants and also provides a pleasant feeling of coolness for everyone sitting.

F r o m M o r o cc o t o A m e r i ca N ow yo u h av e h a d a c h a n c e to f r e e yo u r s e l f i n t h e r i a d s o f M o r o cc o , h e a d t o § w h e r e y o u w i l l f i n d A m e r i c a a n d y o g a m a t s . T h i s j o u r n e y i s u n i q u e a n d s l i g h t ly o u t o f o r d e r . A s in fac t A m e r i ca n s drank tea even before the British. But I c e d t e a i s a n e w c u lt u r e a n d o n e t h at c a n b e c e l e b r at e d

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To a c c e s s t h i s p a r t o f W a l w o r t h Te a G a r d e n s y o u h av e t o t r av e l t h r o u g h t h e t e a f i e l d s . Th i s i s a s e l f contained area and, whilst it is part of the green chain walk, it does not form part of the through r o u t e s t o g e t t o t h e b u s o r t r a i n . Th i s a r e a s i t s o n t h e roof of the museum that helps to create the inner s q u a r e t e m p l e o f t h e c o m m u n i t y s p a c e . Th e r o o f f o r e s t l o o k s ove r Wa l wo r t h , o n t o t h e c i t y o f L o n d o n with views of the Shard, the Strata and, in the d i s t a n c e , t h e L o n d o n E y e & t h e Pa l a c e o f W e s t m i n s t e r.

Fr o m t h i s a r e a yo u c a n l o o k ove r t h e wa t e r b e l ow and listen to the sound of the waterfall falling over t h e m u s e u m ’s w i n d o w s , w h i c h h e l p s t o d r o w n o u t t h e s o u n d s o f b u s e s a n d c a r s c o m i n g f r o m Wa l wo r t h R o a d .

T h e f e e l o f t h e Yo g a a r e a i s o f w a r m t h i n m a t e r i a l s , mainly consisting of timber deck, balustrade and seating. In the winter the roof gets closed with material and there are heaters, which help to keep the space warm, and it becomes essentially an indoor space.

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Th i s i s t e a t h a t c a n b e h e r b a l o r c h i l l e d b l a c k o r g r e e n t e a .

I f i t ’s t h e l a t t e r t h e n o b v i o u s l y y o u g a i n a l l t h e b e n e f i t s already explained above and in the science section, although herbal teas will all have their own unique qualities. Here i n Wa l wo r t h , w e s e r ve a l l t y p e s o f i c e d t e a a n d e n s u r e t h a t it is made here, fresh, by brewing on the day an hour before a n d o n l y s e r v i n g w h a t ’s l e f t t h e d a y a f t e r. Th i s m e a n s t h a t our iced tea is never older than 24 hours.

Here you will be in America, living t h e p u r e a n d h e a l t hy l i f e . H e r e u p h i g h you will be able to look through the trees and see parts of London in the distance. It is exposed with canopies over the workout area and there are traditional picnic benches to meet or sit and drink your tea after yoga.

We p r ov i d e c l a s s e s , o r v i s i t o r s c a n w o r k o u t i n d e p e n d e n t l y i f t h e y p r e f e r.

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Th e y o g a g a r d e n i s a s p a c e w h e r e there are trees and yoga mats and is used only for doing these types of activities and drinking iced tea.

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In this part of the garden it is all a b o u t r e l a x i n g t h e b o d y, b u t a l s o energising it. Here is where we do yoga, pilates, and tai chi. When one has done all one can to live the good life, finish off with a sit in or takeout iced tea, all served in either a chilled glass with ice cubes or a bamboo cup!

A discount goes to those who bring back their bamboo cups and re-use t h e m a s , h e r e a t Wa l wo r t h , w e b e l i e ve in recycling and minimising waste.

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Rooibos has Anti-carcinogenic & Antimutagenic effects. Anti-inflammatory & A n t i - a l l e r g i c p r o p e r t i e s . C o n s u m p t i o n o f r o o i b o s t e a m a y r e l i e v e f e v e r, asthma, insomnia, colic in infants and skin disorders.

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Anti-kankerverwekkende en antimutagene effekte. Anti-inflammatoriese & A n t i - a l l e r g i e s e e i e n s k a p p e . Ve r b r u i k v a n r o o i b o s t e e k a n k o o r s , a s m a , slapeloosheid, koliek by babas en velafwykings verlig.

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T h i s p a r t o f t h e W a l w o r t h Te a g a r d e n s i s celebrating Africa. When looking at the d e m o g ra p h i c s o f Wa l wo r t h , 1 8 . 9 6 % o f the population come from Africa, which makes this group of people the second l a r g e s t i n t h e a r e a . We h ave n a m e d t h i s s e c t i o n t h e P l a i n s o f A f r i c a a n d n o w i t ’s time to relax with a Rooibos.

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Surrounding the greenhouse are rows of Camellia sinensis along with common plants found in the Cederberg a r e a s u c h a s E r i c a s a n d r e e d s . Yo u c a n also find rows of mint leaves. Africans grow and love their green mint tea and have a tea ceremony (which you can j o i n o n c e a m o n t h ) c a l l e d A t t a y a . Yo u will enjoy 3 hours of sitting, talking and drinking 3 courses of tea in our sandy pockets within the open plains.

Here you can see out over the gardens and recover with benches provided where you can sit and have good h o n e s t c o nve r s a t i o n . We a l s o h o l d conversation events here detailing how the tea is harvested.

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Wa l wo r t h , w e a r e a t t e m p t i n g t o g r ow i t within our specially made greenhouse (Rooibos) Aspalathus linearis, grows i n d r y, m o u n t a i n o u s c l i m a t e s w i t h substantial rainfall. Meaning it needs to be in very well drained soil. It became popular in 1700, when Dutch settlers required a cheap alternative to traditional tea leaves. However what you will see in the garden is s o m e t h i n g t h a t l o o k s v e r y s i m i l a r, t h e broom plant, native to the UK & has health properties, as well as a tea.

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Here will be good plants for nature and ingrediants for the tea garden. Bringing in polinators including bees and butterflies. So the tea fields will be rows of a variety of crops, such as mint, hibiscus, chrysanthemum and other plants which go well in herbal teas common in England that also help the body to recover itself. Although the Hibiscus sabdariffa used for the tea will be grown in the glass house as well.

Chamomile- Good for helping people sleep and relax Calendula- Helps to sooth skin irritations and helps healing Echinacea- Good for helping cure a cold or tooth ache L av e n d e r - G o o d f o r h e l p i n g p e o p l e t o s l e e p a n d r e l a x Red Clover Blossoms- Good for healing cancerous tumours, and relaxes the body R o s e H i p - G o o d f o r g e t t i n g s o m e Vi t a m i n C R a s b e r ry l e av e s - G o o d f o r p r e g n a n cy a n d h e l p i n g w i t h menstrual cramps S t r aw b e r ry l e av e s - G o o d f o r a p p e t i t e a n d c l e a n s i n g t h e stomach C y t i s u s s c o pa r i u s - G o o d f o r b l a d d e r a n d k i d n e y p r o b l e m s G i n k g o T r e e L e av e s - G o o d f o r b l o o d c i rc u l a t i o n a n d concentration Other trees found on the site include Rowan, where berries a r e g o o d f o r t h e b i r d s , b u t c a n a l s o b e m a d e i n t o a h e a l t hy jam good for digestive and gall problems. Birch, which using the bark can be infused to help with acne and eczema. And f i n a l l y E l d e r, g o o d f o r f l u a n d c o l d s f u l l o f a n t i o x i d a n t s a n d vitamins.

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All these plants and trees create the African plains and are all good for introducing nature and polinators into the area.

Read this website to see more about certain types of tea http://theheartysoul.com/herbal-teabenefits/ Also within this part of the site other than pockets of seating within the tea fields a r e p o c k e t s o f b e e h i v e s . Th i s i s n o t o n l y good for pollinating all these plants, but they also give us sweet honey used with many teas and in recipes for the natural sw e e t s n a ck s s e r ve d a t Wa l wo r t h .

Th e p o c k e t s o f s e a t i n g l o o k o v e r t h e p l a i n s w h i l s t f e e l i n g c a c o o n e d . Th e r e are more open zones closer to the central water hole, so if a bit of an a t m o s p h e r e i s t h e k e y, h e r e i s w h e r e t o g o . Th i s z o n e a l s o o p e n s u p a t n i g h t , with the water hole surface being drained and becoming a place to sit and watch a movie on the big screen.

Cultural events and movies are the order o f t h e d a y, j u s t l i k e b a c k i n t h e V i c t o r i a n period when large performances of other c u l t u r e s w e r e v e r y p o p u l a r. b e h i n d the big screen is the glass house.

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Chai is a blend of black tea, spices and herbs. It has been suggested this mix helps to improve digestion & the immune system. It helps with

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Th e e x a c t d a t e o f w h e n M a s a l a C h a i ( Tr a n s l a t e d a s S p i c e d Te a ) i s n o t k n o w n .

When researching, it seems Masala Chai was a medicinal beverage and the recipe did not include tea leaves until around 1835 when British settlers began producing black tea from tea plantations in Assam India.

Before 1835 Masala Chai was a mixture of herbs and spices, served hot or cold and which later evolved into the Masala Chai now served in India with Black tea, herbs, spices, sweetener and milk.

Black tea leaves were too expensive for most Indians when it was processed in the o l d t r a d i t i o n a l “ o r t h o d o x ” w a y. W h e n t e a could be processed in a faster method called “ C T C - C u t / C r u s h - Te a r- C u r l ” , h o w e v e r, then the price of tea dropped to become an a f f o r d a b l e c o m m o d i t y.

On the title page you can see a boy serving t e a a t a s t a t i o n p l a t f o r m . Th e s e p e o p l e a r e called “chai wallahs”, translated as tea persons, and this serves as the inspiration f o r t h e b u s y p l a t f o r m s o f Wa l wo r t h .

When one stands on the platforms of Wa l wo r t h , t h e y s e e d ow n t h e s l o p e s f u l l o f t e a t h a t i s p i c k e d a n d p r o c e s s e d o n s i t e . Th e tea then makes its way up to the platforms

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E ve n t h o u g h Wa l wo r t h c a n n e ve r r e p l a c e t h e Assam hills of India, it can have the feelings, s o u n d s a n d , m o s t i m p o r t a n t l y, s m e l l s o f s p i c e s and tea from India. Assam in particular is unique within the world of tea as it is the only place t h a t c a n g r o w C a m e l l i a s i n e n s i s v a r. a s s a m i c a .

It is tradition in most parts of India to have a 4pm masala chai with an Indian snack. Which are seen on the page before. Masala chai is also very popular in parts of East Africa.

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for commuters and visitors to taste and take with them, to energise themselves either before the day has started or after the working day is done.

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Camelia sinensis Soil well drained, acidic Location Sunny Size 2m x 1m

Chrysanthemum ‘Sunny Lindayo’ Soil All soil types Location Sunny Size 0.5m x 1m

Hibiscus sabdariffa Soil Po t t i n g Location Indoors Size 1m x 2m

M e n t h a s p i c a t a v a r. c r i s p a Soil All soil types Location Pa r t i a l / f u l l s u n Size 1m x 1m

Citrus × limon & Citrus X sinensis Soil C l a y, l o a m , s a n d y Location Indoors Size Standard

Cytisus scoparius Soil Loam, sand Location Sunny Size 1.5m x 1.5m

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Hibiscus rosa-sinensis Soil Loam, well drained Location Pa r t i a l / F u l l s u n Size 1m x 1.5m

Dicksonia antarctica Soil Loam, sand Location Indoors, shady Size 4m x 4m

A t h y r i u m n i p o n i c u m v a r. p i c t u m Soil All soil types Location Indoors, shady Size 2.5m x 0.5m

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community spaces for parents to sit and meet up or relax, as well as spaces to meet before e m b a r k i n g o n t h e i r j o u r n e y.

With walkways, spaces to park bicycles and no car parking spaces, this will encourage more people to use public transport, as well as the safe walkways and bicycles, to get to work. Cyclists can leave their b i c y c l e s s a f e l y a t t h e s i t e o r, i f preferred, there is also a bicycle travellator near to the Moroccan riad, which will give them and their bicycles easy access up the steps to the platform.

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Wa l wo r t h a n d L o n d o n , a s w e l l a s t h e va r i o u s cultures surrounding tea around the world. In t h e c u r r e n t p o l i t i c a l c l i m a t e o f u n r e s t , Wa l wo r t h stands as a monument or cathedral to worship tea and celebrate our cultural differences, whilst also bringing us together through a shared experience.

We c a n a l l b e n e f i t f r o m t h e e f f e c t s o f t e a , e ve n if we drink or make it slightly differently and i t a l l o w s u s t o s e e t h e b e a u t y w i t h i n a n o t h e r ’s culture and see how it looks and works.

Wa l wo r t h a c t s a s a t ra n s p o r t h u b , f a c i l i t a t i n g movement into the centre of London, as well a s a w a y f r o m t h e c i t y, b u t i t a l s o s l o w s a n d stops this movement by encouraging people to s p e n d t i m e i n t h e s i t e . W a l w o r t h Te a G a r d e n s h e l p t o e x p l a i n o u r c u l t u r e , o u r h i s t o r y, t h e journey of tea, and our involvement in it.

W a l w o r t h ’s last boom in popularity was wh e n Q u e e n Vi c t o r i a h a d a z o o a n d a t t e n d e d performances inspired by various cultures around the world. It was a time when importing tea and other unusual plants and looking after t h e m i n g l a s s h o u s e s w a s p o p u l a r. W a l w o r t h Te a G a r d e n s h a s r e c o n s t r u c t e d t h i s V i c t o r i a n sensibility within the modern world and society o f W a l w o r t h t o d a y, t h u s l i n k i n g t h e o l d a n d n e w.

What better time than today to sit in one of our g a r d e n s a n d e n j o y a n i c e c u p o f W a l w o r t h Te a .

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