Tea&Health Magazine
Issue December 2015
Tea of Month Milk Oolong Tea and Health
Positive Health Effects of Drinking Green tea
Special Interview by Lyndsey Claire
Editor's Letter p3 Tea and health Special Interview by Lyndsey Claire p4 Tea of a month: Milk Oolong tea
Contents: Editor's Letter
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Tea and health 5 Special Interview by Lyndsey Claire 7 Tea of a Month : Milk Oolong 11
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Editor's Letter
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he last few months were very special to our company as we have moved to beautiful Docklands area, close to the most sustainable building in a world, The Crystal by Siemens. We have extended in social media by large numbers and soon preparing a giveaway to our blog and magazine readers. In this issue, we included Milk Oolong as Tea of a month. This tea particularly famous for losing a few stubborn kilograms to look perfect and feel great before and after celebrations.
Have a Wonderful Christmas!
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Tea and Health Not only is tea a delicious drink but it is also thought to have significant and wide ranging health benefits* derived from the high levels of antioxidants (catechin polyphenols) in tea. The highest levels of these antioxidants are present in green and white tea while the levels are lower in black/red teas due to the fermentation process used to produce the tea. Some of the perceived health benefits are as follows. Blood pressure & heart disease A number of studies show that green tea helps to lower cholesterol. Researchers believe green tea’s catechins help prevent the absorption of cholesterol in the organs while simultaneously increasing the absorption of highdensity HDL (good) cholesterol. This helps to reduce blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. p 5 Tea & Health
Cancer Thank the polyphenols again for their potential cancerfighting effects. While the overall research is inconclusive, there are enough studies that show the potential protective effects of drinking tea to make adding tea to your list of daily beverages. Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s According to a 2012 study published in the Journal of Phytotherapy and Phytopharacology, there is significant in the development of Alzheimer’s disease and that the polyphenols in
green tea can help fight these free radicals. Researchers found that polyphenols can help prevent the buildup of braindamaging proteins, as well as help prevent memory loss. A study published in the Natural Medicine Journal found that participants who took daily 360mg capsules of green tea extract along with 60mg of I theanine (an amino acid also found in tea) had improved memory and attention spans, even if they had started to lose both.
“Theanine has been shown to stimulate production of brain waves known as alpha waves – seen when a person is in a relaxed.” Type ii diabetes There is some evidence to suggest that drinking tea can help prevent Type II diabetes. One study found that Japanese adults who drank more than 6 cups of green tea a day had a much lower risk (33 percent) of developing type II diabetes than those who drank a cup or less a day. A number of smaller studies found that green tea extract lowered blood sugar levels in people who were borderline diabetic.
Stress & anxiety The amino acid Theanine found in green tea that has a soothing, calming effect on people who drink tea. Drinking green tea containing theanine has been shown to stimulate production of brain waves known as alpha waves – seen when a person is in a relaxed. It also alters levels of neurotransmitters in the brain.
Interview with my teacher by Lyndsey Claire
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hen I was in Wuyishan, China studying the art of tea, every student needs a teacher and Harvey (his English name) was mine. There was nothing he could not answer about tea and thanks to him I was introduced to the best high quality tea in China.
Currently Harvey is working on a book both in Chinese and in English about the tea trade such things is how tea is made and the story behind it. Considering he is working on a Chinese tea book I thought I might give Tea Store readers the exclusive. An interview with the best teacher I have ever had and also a prolific tea expert. What do you consider the most attractive properties of tea? How did you first become interested in tea? I never drank tea 12 years ago. Things changed when I moved to Wuyishan City to live in 2003. Wuyishan is the hometown of Oolong tea and black tea and boasts the world natural and cultural heritages. I was attracted by its beautiful scenery and fine tea, and influenced greatly by its profound tea culture.
Tea is considered a healthy drink. At first, it acts very well as an antioxidant since it contains polyphenolic substances, which have been noted for their antioxidant abilities that work against free radicals, the molecules that cause aging and degeneration of the body. Secondly, drinking tea daily is beneficial for our heart and vessels. The antioxidants, also called flavonoids, can be found in both green and black teas and are considered to be very effective against ischemic heart disease. Some American studies have shown connections between tea, above all green tea, and cardiovascular benefits and a 6% decrease in cardiovascular illnesses was noted in those who consumed green tea daily. Also, in the fight against smoking, obesity and cholesterol, tea has been revealed as a great ally for our wellbeing. Tea do not contain any calories and fat. We do not worry about building up weight after drinking them. p 8 Tea & Health
Moreover, the hydrating properties of tea are also well known. Although tea contains a certain amount of caffeine, they still enable your body to be hydrated for the whole day. What is your favourite kind of tea? Where does it come from? My favourite tea is unsmoked Lapsang Souchong. Lapsang Souchong tea is a type of fine black tea from Wuyishan region, Fujian Province, China, which is well known in Britain for its smoky flavour. But Chinese people don’t like its smoky flavour, so Lapsang Souchong are unsmoked in Chinese market.
Please tell us about the traditions of a Chinese tea Ceremony? As for the tea ceremony, different areas have different ways to displays their unique ceremony. Chinese tea ceremony emphasizes the tea rather than the ceremony. During a Chinese tea ceremony, participants are most concerned with the tea taste and smell, as well as the difference between different teas. Generally speaking, a traditional Chinese tea ceremony features the following steps.
Firstly, display and appreciate the tea and teapot. During this step, the performer of the ceremony passes the refined dry tealeaves around for every participant to appreciate their appearance, aroma and quality. And then the performer may display a tiny teapot made from Yixing Zisha clay. Secondly, warm the teapot and heat the cups. After heating water to boiling in a kettle, the performer rinses the teapot and the cups with the hot boiled water.
“To make a good Chinese tea, you have to choose right tea, good water and proper tea sets" Thirdly, put the tea leaves into the teapot. The performer uses pointed chopsticks or teaspoon put the tea leaves into the teapot. The amount of tea and water will vary depending on the type of tea, its quality, and the size of the teapot but generally one teaspoon of tea leaves for every three quarters of a cup of water will suffice.
The next step is lifting the kettle to pour the hot boiled water from higher up into the teapot until the water overflows slightly to make the tea leaves stir in the pot with the force of the falling water. Remove the bubbles and broken tea leaves floating on the water gently with the lid of the teapot to make the tea infusion cleaner and more pleasant, and then drain the water out immediately into another big teapot. p 9 Tea & Health
What is the difference between manmade and machine made tea? Manmade tea refers to the tea made almost all by man. In general, this type of tea has a good appearance and quality with particular characteristics and can satisfy some customers’ special needs. However, manmade tea costs very high. It needs good weather, enough manpower and tea makers’ rich experiences to harvest the tea leaves and process the tea.
Also, its taste cannot be kept the same for every year and it cannot be produced in a large amount, which cannot meet the great demand of the market. Machine made tea refers to the tea made mostly by machine. The machine can reduce the influence of bad weather and save the labour force. Following some standards, the machine can keep the similar taste and stable quality of tea. Interivew by Lindsey Claire
Tea of month
Milk Oolong tea Milk Oolong tea Chinese name: 奶⾹乌龙 Other names: Nai Xiang tea, Jin Xuan tea Origin Place: Fujian province Harvest time: May, 2014. Milk Oolong is undoubtedly one of the most popular Chinese teas outside China. China. It is bright, light and positive! Its unique milky aroma and flavor will definitely delight you and your guests from the first time you try it! Milk Oolong Premium has especially delicate aroma and refined taste, which will definitely indulge the most selective tea fans. This tea is not flavored!
How to brew Milk Oolong: milk oolong teaBoil water and cool it to 9095°C. Put 35 grams of tea into a cup, and add hot water. Infuse tea leaves for 12 minutes depending on taste preference. You can vary the quantity of tea depending on your tastes. Each portion of tea may be infused 35 additional times.
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