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Showing posts with label drinking. Show all posts
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Tuesday, 3 April 2012
Wednesday, 28 March 2012
Teassert Highlight : Digestive Ease
Indian Ayurveda and Chinese medicine uses yarrow to cure problems relating to the bladder,kidney, liver and spleen problems. One of our best sellers! This is a delicious tea that will make your tummy happy!
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Wednesday, 14 March 2012
Teassert : Caramel Milk Tea with Jelly
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Monday, 12 March 2012
Sunday, 11 March 2012
Teassert Highlight : Milk Oolong
Sometimes called silk Oolong (Wu-long), this is a semi-fermented tea with a sweet creamy taste.
Oolongs are suggested to help lower glucose levels in diabetics, reduce risks of high blood pressure and may aid weight loss due to it's effect on metabolism.
Oolongs are suggested to help lower glucose levels in diabetics, reduce risks of high blood pressure and may aid weight loss due to it's effect on metabolism.
Wednesday, 7 March 2012
Teassert Highlight : Amore tea
Mix of aromatic cinnamon, sweet Chinese almond kernels, apple, hibiscus and rosehips
Amore is a great tea to spice up your day, with its fruity yet tangy flavours it will surely be loved by everyone!!
Monday, 5 March 2012
8 ways for Healthy Living, Diet Plan & Effective Weight Loss: Part8
8. Drink Tea
Quote from Jane Pettigrew from The Tea Companion
“Ever since tea was discovered, it has been thought to have wide-ranging health benefits and has been used in Chinese medicine for centuries. Tea's most obvious asset is that it is a completely natural product and contains no artificial colouring, preservatives, or flavourings (except, of course, additional flower, fruit, or spice flavourings in scented teas). It is also virtually calorie-free if taken without milk or sugar, and can play a major role in maintaining bodily fluid balance.
Research suggests that the consumption of both green and black tea may reduce the risk of cancer. It is thought that components in black tea may have an anti-oxidant effect, helping to prevent the formation of cancer-inducing substances in body cells.
Various research programs conducted over the last few years indicate tea's possible benefits against heart disease. The reason for this is thought to be because the caffeine in tea acts as a gentle stimulant to the heart and circulatory system and thus helps to keep the walls of the blood vessels soft. It is also thought that the polyphenols in tea help to inhibit the absorption of cholesterol into the blood stream and help to prevent the formation of blood clots.
The caffeine in tea can increase concentration, alertness, accuracy, and enhances the senses of taste and smell. It also stimulates the digestive juices and the metabolism, including the kidneys and liver, thus helping to eliminate toxins and other unwanted substances from the body.”
Research suggests that the consumption of both green and black tea may reduce the risk of cancer. It is thought that components in black tea may have an anti-oxidant effect, helping to prevent the formation of cancer-inducing substances in body cells.
Various research programs conducted over the last few years indicate tea's possible benefits against heart disease. The reason for this is thought to be because the caffeine in tea acts as a gentle stimulant to the heart and circulatory system and thus helps to keep the walls of the blood vessels soft. It is also thought that the polyphenols in tea help to inhibit the absorption of cholesterol into the blood stream and help to prevent the formation of blood clots.
The caffeine in tea can increase concentration, alertness, accuracy, and enhances the senses of taste and smell. It also stimulates the digestive juices and the metabolism, including the kidneys and liver, thus helping to eliminate toxins and other unwanted substances from the body.”
Sunday, 26 February 2012
8 ways for Healthy Living, Diet Plan & Effective Weight Loss: Part3
3. Hydration
Aim for a diet consisting of 80% of fresh vegetables, fruits and nuts. Chances are you will be getting plenty of water. If not, you may benefit from drinking 1 litre of water per 25 kilos of body weight per day. There is nothing “slimming” about drinking water. However, it is difficult to lose body fat and maintain good health for life if you let yourself become mildly dehydrated by not drinking enough water throughout the day. When denied any vital nutrient (especially water) your body goes in to protection mode. It may tell you that you should eat (stimulating hunger) when actually you are just dehydrated. Alternatively, it may slow down your metabolism (fat burning) in an effort to retain water for survival. Thirst indicates that you body is already dehydrated.
Always make sure drink lots of water a day, because not only it will keep you hydrated and fresh it will also keep you fuller for longer making you eat less.
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Tea Bag or Loose Leaf?
Many people may prefer one or the other but really which one is better?
People who are not exposed to loose leaf tea will more than likely choose plain supermarket brand tea. I think it's more to do with convenience.
However, not all tea bags are bad. in fact there are quite a lot of options out in the market nowadays ranging from flavoured Black tea, Green tea and even Rooibos. You will find more variety in health or organic shops.
Then you have the powdered and flavoured variety. But we'll save that for a later discussion.
I suppose I am somewhat biased towards Loose leaf tea because I can always taste the difference. The taste and smell is absolutely divine. And because fresh is always better, you get all the anti oxidants, undiluted.
Whatever it is you prefer, enjoying the experience is all that really matters, isn't it?
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People who are not exposed to loose leaf tea will more than likely choose plain supermarket brand tea. I think it's more to do with convenience.
Being subjected to several processes including withering, rolling, drying, cutting and blending; the intensity of the tea is lost and most of the flavour is severely affected. A friend of mine described it as tasting 'like brown paper dipped in water'.
However, not all tea bags are bad. in fact there are quite a lot of options out in the market nowadays ranging from flavoured Black tea, Green tea and even Rooibos. You will find more variety in health or organic shops. Then you have the powdered and flavoured variety. But we'll save that for a later discussion.
I suppose I am somewhat biased towards Loose leaf tea because I can always taste the difference. The taste and smell is absolutely divine. And because fresh is always better, you get all the anti oxidants, undiluted.
I don't know about you but when I make a cup of tea, I go on relaxation mode straight away. I take a deep breath to smell that gorgeous exotic scent, and can't stop that sigh that escapes my lips when I take my first sip. Aaah....
Whatever it is you prefer, enjoying the experience is all that really matters, isn't it?
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Monday, 20 February 2012
Thirsty?
Why not make yourself a delicious iced tea? Check out Teassert's How to make iced tea tutorial.
Wednesday, 15 February 2012
Tea, Coffee or me?
One of the questions I am often asked is how and why I am in the business of Tea.Back in my college years and up until a few years ago, I was drinking 3 to 5 cups of coffee a day (and at night). I could not function without it. One sip and all is well in the world again.
A couple of years ago, I was beginning to get all sorts of immune related health problems. I had skin allergies on my face and body, I was really stressed at work and could only focus a short period of time. After many unsuccessful trips to the doctor and dermatologist, I decided to see a nutritionist. She suggested I minimise my coffee intake as she believes the caffeine could be over stimulating my nervous system. I told her Tea was boring, so she took me to an asian tea shop and introduced me to all the variety that is available in the market.
And that is when my love affair with Tea started.
According to Wiki, Caffeine is a central nervous system and metabolic stimulant. It produces increased wakefulness, increased focus and better general body coordination. It's like zapping your body and brain full of energy, like a toy with a new energizer battery.
Stephen Cherniske, the author of the book Caffeine Blues explains your body's perspective of this constant state: "Imagine you lived in a country that was always underthreat of attack. No matter where you went, there was a perpetual state of alert. Not only that, but your defenses were constantly being depleted and weakened. Within five minutes after you drink your morning coffee, the caffeine begins to stimulate your central nervous system, triggering the release of stress hormones in your body causing a stress (fight or flight ) response. The stress hormones are useful if you need to prepare yourself to fight or flee a dangerous situation, but if you are simply sitting at your desk you may feel a short charge of alertness, quickly followed by feelings of agitation. Within the next hour or so, after the stress response dissipates you will feel more tired and hungry.'
Our body and brain cannot operate like this for an extended period of time. After prolonged 'caffeinism' your body enters a state of adrenal exhaustion and stress.
Decrease your intake, and try healthier alternatives instead. It has done wonders for me. Now don't get me wrong, I still have my occassional coffee although now adays I try to stick to decaf.
I guess the key to everything is moderation. :)
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Monday, 6 February 2012
“To love is to receive a glimpse of heaven”
Saint (Valentine's Day) is a day we celebrate love. With our busy lives and schedules, we sometimes forget to show our appreciation to our other half, the person who puts up with us the most. This is the day we can make that extra effort to show our thanks and strengthen that special bond.
Why not take your love one for a tea picnic under the stars?
Leave a comment if you have a unique idea for a Valentines Date.
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