Spring Bazaar at Willow Manor in Maple Ridge on March 28 2012
Two smiling faces at the Spring Bazaar at Willow Manor Margaret Tarnowski from “Toe to Toe” nursing foot care was having a great time at the event. Residents at Willow Manor had a great time at the event. Spring...
Read MoreHoneybush Tea and Osteoporosis.
A few years ago, a woman about 48 years in age came to me with a forlorn look on her face, it appeared she had visited with her doctor and found out she had aggressive osteoporosis and was told that in time her bones would be so fragile that her risk of fractures to her hip, spine, and wrist bones were inevitable. Not knowing anything about osteoporosis I pondered and began to search Google to see what I could find. Before too long, I found the word “Honeybush” show up several times in...
Read MoreThe History Of Tea.
According to Chinese archives, the history of tea was made in the year 2737 BC. The Chinese Emperor Sheen Nung, scholar and herbalist, was sitting beneath a tree while his servant boiled drinking water. A leaf from the tree dropped into the water and Shen Nung decided to try the brew, the tree was a wild tea tree, and this was the beginning of tea. From the time loose leaf tea was discovered, the history of tea created a basis that was respectfully considered to be a healthy and refreshing...
Read MoreGreen Tea
Green Tea Green tea is grown mostly in China and Japan and they grow well due to the misty, damp climate and hot sunshine that hovers over Asia. There is usually 4 crops harvested per year from the tea plantations which starts in the late autumn through to the spring months. Green tea grown in Japan is similar to green tea grown in China, in that they both are green, however the flavor and color is much different. Tea is always the color “green” as it is growing on the tea...
Read MoreToday’s Organic Tea
Today’s Organic Tea I have been an importer and handler of certified organic tea since 2000 and am considered to be a leading tea laureate. My attraction with tea began as a youngster and grew much deeper throughout the years. My knowledge of today’s organic tea and quality where it is grown and processed has become my priority and I look forward to unfolding the magic of today’s organic tea through its health benefits, spiritual healing and physical wellness. From the four...
Read MoreSri Lanka – Where Tea Originated.
Sri Lanka – Where Tea Originated For more than 120 years Sri Lanka, where tea originated has been synonymous in growing superior loose leaf tea. Sri Lanka is also known as Ceylon, as that was its colonial name but was renamed in 1971. Sri Lanka is located off the southwestern tip of India and is rated as the worlds second loose leaf tea exporter. The Sri Lankan region is made up of several different regions; the elevation ranges from 1,500 feet above sea level to the highland gardens...
Read MoreRoad to Tea
Road to Tea India has been known for its tea plantations since the 18th century. India became known for its road to tea through London, England as London imported most of their loose leaf tea from India as black tea was available and most Englishman drank the dark, flavorful tea while discussing business ventures. India grows high quality tea as it has over 13,000 tea gardens and exports a majority of their loose leaf tea to the US, Canada, Europe and South America. India’s road to tea...
Read MoreGuayusa, the Amazon’s Tea of Life
Guayusa, the Amazon’s Tea of Life. Deep in the heart of the Eastern Amazon rainforest grows the Guayusa (pronounced why-you-sah) tree, an ancient mythological herbal drink that has many health benefits. The indigenous Kichwa people that populate the Amazon forest have consumed this herbal drink for thousands of years and the village elders believe that this sacred herbal Guayusa tea will assist in the following: - helps in relieving menopause symptoms; - calms liver and stomach organs; -...
Read MoreHerbal Tea Blends
Herbal Tea Blends So many different herbs are grown in different parts of the world and people want to drink more of it as they are starting to realize the benefits that herbal tea blends offers. Herbal tea is not processed it is picked and naturally dried, usually in large racks until the leaves have withered. The medicinal remedies in herbal tea and different blends containing herbs are amazing, it has been used for centuries as it has relaxant, stimulant and sedative properties. Chinese...
Read MorePeppermint Tea
Peppermint tea has been around for hundreds of years and has been used mostly as a hot drink. Wild Peppermint tea is usually grown in Central and Southern Europe along with several other varieties of mint tea. Peppermint tea has a refreshing, pure and menthol like taste. Herbal peppermint tea is usually harvested during the end of summer from mid to the end of August because it has the most flavourful taste and pungent aroma. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health...
Read MoreThe Art of Tea
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Read MoreRooibos Tea…Nature’s gift
Rooibos tea is grown in South Africa, where it was discovered in the early 1900’s. Rooibos needs 1 ½ year’s of growing before its first harvest. Rooibos tea plant is a fine needle-like leaf that is harvested during the summer months and early autumn. The Rooibos tea plant branches are hand-cut and transported to an area where they are saturated with water and placed in heaps and allowed to ferment for 8-24 hours. After they have fermented, the Rooibos tea leaves are dried in...
Read MoreMatcha Tea … A Way Of Life
The history of Matcha tea began in Japan during the Tang Dynasty; from generation to generation, the consumption of Matcha tea has grown in leaps and bounds from its popularity. Matcha tea was the first of, and is still considered to be a medicine, and although it originated in the mountainous region of Southern Asia, it rapidly made its way to China. During the years 1141-1215, Eisai, who was the founder of Rinzai Zen, which was/is a conviction of enlightenment, introduced Matcha tea to...
Read MoreTea repairs your health
Extensive research on tea was done to investigate what benefits the loose leaf tea plant actually contains and it was concluded that tea repairs your health with the following: · tea repairs your health by reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease; · tea repairs your health by in reducing the risk of Parkinson’s Disease; diabetes; obesity and oral cavities; · tea repairs your health by reducing high blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol; · tea repairs your health by...
Read MoreYerba Mate Tea
Yerba Mate is Argentina’s national drink and next to water and Yerba Mate is the second most consumed. Yerba Mate was cultivated by the native people in South America thousands of years ago. The natives believed that Yerba Mate had medicinal cures and was used to treat all types of ailments and health issues. Men would drink Yerba Mate as they thought it would provide vitality and physical strength. Yerba Mate is made by adding a large quantity of the dried green leaves to boiled water...
Read MoreTea and medical research
Over the years tea and medical research has gone hand in hand at Harvard University and many other reputable universities, after research and medical investigations were completed, these are some of the many findings; Antioxidants – the tea plant contains a great source of polyphenols, Epigallocatechiun gallate (also known as ECGCs), catechins and flavonoids. Some of these antioxidants can assist in preventing and/or reducing the following illnesses. Decreased risk of cardiovascular...
Read MoreLoose Leaf Tea and Chocolate Pairing
Loose leaf tea and chocolate pairing is like uniting a married couple, they both compliment each other. Loose leaf tea and chocolate pairing have the following in common: high notes, floral essence, astringency and tannin. Both loose leaf tea and chocolate contain caffeine and depending on the quantity may vary with some having more caffeine in some and less in others. Black tea has a large range from fruit to floral to an earthy note, and unlike loose leaf green tea, their notes tend to...
Read MoreSeven steps for making a great cup of tea
1. Seven steps for making a great cup of tea is exclusively for loose-leaf tea. 2. The second step in seven steps for making a cup of great tea is to use good water – Brewed tea is more than 95 % water, so make sure your water tastes good. Natural spring water will make a great tasting cup of tea. Filtered waters like PWS or Clearly Canadian is easily available and they do a very good job. There is a simple test, just taste your water before you start the kettle to boil. It should...
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Rooibos Tea
Rooibos contains many positive attributes and is considered a great choice of drink for health conscious people. One of the health benefits of Rooibos tea is it is a natural drink and free from colors, additives or preservatives and even better, contains no caffeine. According to studies conducted in South Africa and Japan, health benefits of Rooibos has shown to aid in problems such as insomnia, irritability, headaches, nervous tension, hypertension, eczema and colic. Studies also show that...
Read MoreGreen Tea
Most Japanese green tea is grown on hilly parts of the country near rivers or fresh running streams. The climate where Japanese green tea is grown is generally damp from the moisture that collects at night, but is warmed by the hot sun during the day. Japanese green tea is grown in many regions where the color, size of leaf and flavor makes each one very different. Gyokuru is one of Japan’s most expensive tea and it is grown on only the highest quality plantations where they are...
Read MoreOrthodox loose leaf tea
China, Sri Lanka, Darjeeling and Assam produce most of the orthodox loose leaf teas and they represent about 31% of world tea production. and an additional 25% is green and oolong loose leaf tea. This means that about 55% or over one half of all tea produced is processed by the orthodox form of processing. Therefore about 45% of loose leaf teas are processed by the CTC (Crush, tear and curl) method of production. CTC describes the use of machinery that mechanically chops up both leaves, buds...
Read MoreThe Proper Way to Taste Tea
You may ask yourself, “Is there a proper way to taste tea”…well, the answer is yes! In order to choose the right tea, or at least a tea that you would savour, you first must smell the tea leaves. Firstly blow gently on a heap of tea leaves then wait just a moment and take a deep and long sniff. Every mixture of aroma or scent that you smell will determine whether or not that particular tea appeals to you. If it has a strong and pungent aroma, that may not appeal as a preference,...
Read MoreBlack Tea and Diabetic Sufferers
Recently at Kings College in London UK, a research was conducted and it was concluded that drinking Black Tea may be helpful for diabetic sufferers. Black Tea appeared to stimulate the insulin response in diabetic sufferers and reduce blood sugar levels. Sixteen people took part and drank glucose in either water or water plus a small amount of caffeine or water mixed with black tea. After approximately two hours, plasma concentrations were tested and showed a dramatically reduction from...
Read MoreCamellia Sinensis, The Mother of Tea
Camellia Sinensis, the Mother of Tea is an evergreen that is grown in hot climates, prefers moist soil and is usually found at higher elevations. When mature, the plant produces bright green leaves and little white flowers with yellow stamens, and can have several “flushes” a year, the word “flushes” means harvest. It is the spring flush that makes the finest and sweetest teas. Depending on where it is grown, some species of Camellia can...
Read MoreTulsi Tea – The Queen of Herbs
Tulsi Tea, which is also known as Holy Basil is called the “Queen of Herbs” and originated in India thousands of years ago. Tulsi Tea is made with one of the key plants used in Ayurvedic practices. Tulsi Tea, the Queen of Herbs is used primarily as an adaptogen– which means it helps your body adapt to stresses and balances the body’s natural flow. Tulsi Tea has quite a powerful reputation that is proven to protect your body from a wide range of health issues such as: Strengthens...
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