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Try our unique 2010 SHINCHA while supplies last:
Our 2010 "top shelf" Japanese Shincha green tea from the Kagoshima region will be delivered to us shortly. This is a "once a year" green tea produced from the youngest buds of the first crop. If you have never tried it, the aroma and taste of this tea is quite unique. Quantities of this once-a-year tea are always limited and it makes a great and healthy gift.
NEW GREEN TEA RECIPE SECTION IN NEWSLETTER:
We have added a recipe section to the newsletter and will be sharing green tea recipes each month.
Find our special 20% discount tea cup coupon
at bottom of this page.
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Tea Drinkers May Have Advantage Over Water Drinkers
(New York) 16 June 2010
Drinking three or more cups of tea a day is as good for you, if not better, than drinking plenty of water, according to new research from the Kings College London. And even more good news - both green tea and black tea have properties that can lead to extra health benefits.
Public health nutritionist Dr. Carrie Ruxton reviewed published studies on the potential health effects of tea consumption. The studies indicate that tea, which contains polyphenol antioxidants, can help prevent cell damage that can lead to heart disease and some cancers. In particular, drinking three to four cups of tea a day can cut the chances of having a heart attack, according to Dr. Ruxton's research.
Read: Tea Provides Nearly 90% of Flavonoid Antioxidants in US
Other health benefits of tea include protection against tooth plaque and tooth decay, plus bone strengthening. A cup of tea contains fluoride, which is good for the teeth and bones.
Tea drinking is becoming more popular because of the many studies that show health benefits, but Dr. Ruxton's team found that average tea consumption was just under three cups per day. She said that the popularity of soft drinks, and the assumption that tea was dehydrating, lead people to choose other beverages over tea.
However, the premise that tea is dehydrating is just an urban myth. "Studies on caffeine have found very high doses dehydrate and everyone assumes that caffeine-containing beverages dehydrate. But even if you had a really, really strong cup of tea or coffee...you would still have a net gain of fluid," she said.
All tea comes from the same plant - Camellia sinensis - and all are rich in antioxidants. What makes tea flavors different is the processing of the leaves. Green tea leaves are not fermented, while black and oolong tea undergo a crushing and fermenting process.
Read: Why Red Wine, Green Tea Stop Prostate Cancer
While there are many published studies about the health benefits of green tea, drinking black tea can be healthful as well. For example, a recent study from Japan found that black tea extracts suppressed weight gain and fat levels in mice. Again, the beneficial compound was thought to be the polyphenols.
Another common myth is that tea needs to be hot to produce benefits. Iced tea contains antioxidants as well, but the way it is handled is important to prevent food-borne illness.
Many years ago, making "sun tea" was popular - letting tea bags steep in water while the pitcher is warmed by the sun. However, the CDC warns against this practice because tea leaves can be contaminated with coliform bacteria and if not brewed at an appropriate temperature (at least 195 degrees for 3-5 minutes), it can provide an environment where bacteria are more likely to survive and multiply. Iced tea should also not be stored longer than 8 hours to reduce the risk of a food-borne illness. -- Denise Reynolds
Ref: Emaxhealth
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Tea, Coffee Drinkers Have Lower Heart Risk
(U.S.) 18 June 2010
People who drink a lot of tea or drink coffee in moderation are less likely to die of heart disease than coffee and tea abstainers, new research suggests.
The finding adds to the growing body of evidence suggesting that coffee and tea help protect against heart disease, but not stroke.
Researchers followed more than 37,000 people in The Netherlands for 13 years in one of the largest and longest studies ever to examine the impact of coffee and tea drinking on heart health.
They found that:
- People who drank three to six cups of tea per day had a 45% lower risk of death from heart disease than people who drank less than one cup of tea a day.
- Drinking more than six cups of tea a day was associated with a 36% lower
risk of heart disease, compared to drinking less than one cup.
- People who drank more than two, but no more than four, cups of coffee a
day had about a 20% lower risk of heart disease than people who drank
more or less coffee or no coffee at all.
- Moderate coffee consumption was associated with a slight, but not
statistically significant, reduction in death from heart disease, but
neither coffee nor tea affected stroke risk.
The association was seen even though the researchers considered other lifestyle factors associated with heart disease, including smoking and exercise level. -- Laura J. Martin, MD
Ref: WebMD
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How Green Tea Polyphenols Affect Prostate Cancer
 (Paris) 9 June 2010
The scientists -- who say their findings might lead to a major advance in the treatment of prostate cancer -- said they discovered antioxidants in red wine and green tea disrupt an important cell-signaling pathway necessary for prostate cancer growth.
The researchers, led by the French National Institute of Health and Medical Research in Paris, said their findings that appear in the early online edition of The FASEB Journal, might lead to the development of drugs that could stop or slow cancer progression, or improve current treatments.
"Not only does (the) signaling pathway play a role in prostate cancer, but it also plays a role in other cancers, such as colon cancer, breast cancer and gastric cancers," said Dr. Gerald Weissmann, editor-in-chief of The FASEB Journal.
In the experiment, three groups of mice were given drinking water, drinking water with a green tea compound known as EGCg, or drinking water with a different green tea compound, polyphenon E. Then human prostate cancer cells were implanted in the mice. The results showed a dramatic decrease in tumor size in the mice drinking the green tea mixtures.
"The profound impact the antioxidants in red wine and green tea have on our bodies is more than anyone would have dreamt just 25 years ago," Weissmann said. "As long as they are taken in moderation, all signs show that red wine and green tea may be ranked among the most potent 'health foods' we know." -- UPI Staff
Ref: UPI
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Tea Reduces Ovarian Cancer Risk
03 June 2010
Whether you enjoy green, black, or herbal tea, drinking more than four cups each day may reduce your risk of developing ovarian cancer, according to Australian researchers.
Recently, there have been several studies that have explored dietary habits on the risk of ovarian cancer. A University of Illinois study, for example, noted that flaxseed may reduce the severity of the disease, while another research project found that curcumin destroys ovarian cancer cells.
A University of Illinois at Chicago investigative team recently noted that a healthy diet could prolong survival among women who have ovarian cancer. Previous work in animals has indicated that tea consumption can inhibit the growth of ovarian cancer cells, but research in humans has not been consistent.
Now investigators from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, led by Dr. Christina Nagle from the Institute's Gynaecological Cancer Group, report on their work, which supports "the idea that the antioxidants in tea may be beneficial against cancer in humans."
Approximately 2,700 Australian women, half who had ovarian cancer and half who did not, were surveyed about their dietary habits, including tea consumption. Nagle noted that "Our results indicate that drinking more than four cups a day of black, green or herbal tea may reduce ovarian cancer risk by almost 30%."
Previous research that has focused on green tea suggests that it may be healthier than more processed teas, including black and oolong teas. In this current study, Nagle pointed out that although her team's work did not find a stronger benefit for green tea, "combining all of the evidence worldwide suggests that drinking one or more cups green tea per day may reduce your risk of developing ovarian cancer by 40%."
Approximately 21,550 new cases of ovarian cancer were diagnosed in the United States in 2009, according to the National Cancer Institute, and 14,600 women died of the disease. In Australia, nearly 1,200 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, with two-thirds of the women dying. In most cases, the disease is in an advanced stage when it is diagnosed.
The results of this study suggesting that drinking tea may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer is yet one more indication that dietary measures may have a beneficial influence on this devastating disease.
Ref: Whether you enjoy green, black, or herbal tea, drinking more than four cups each day may reduce your risk of developing ovarian cancer, according to Australian researchers.
Recently, there have been several studies that have explored dietary habits on the risk of ovarian cancer. A University of Illinois study, for example, noted that flaxseed may reduce the severity of the disease, while another research project found that curcumin destroys ovarian cancer cells.
A University of Illinois at Chicago investigative team recently noted that a healthy diet could prolong survival among women who have ovarian cancer. Previous work in animals has indicated that tea consumption can inhibit the growth of ovarian cancer cells, but research in humans has not been consistent.
Now investigators from the Queensland Institute of Medical Research, led by Dr. Christina Nagle from the Institute's Gynaecological Cancer Group, report on their work, which supports "the idea that the antioxidants in tea may be beneficial against cancer in humans."
Approximately 2,700 Australian women, half who had ovarian cancer and half who did not, were surveyed about their dietary habits, including tea consumption. Nagle noted that "Our results indicate that drinking more than four cups a day of black, green or herbal tea may reduce ovarian cancer risk by almost 30%."
Previous research that has focused on green tea suggests that it may be healthier than more processed teas, including black and oolong teas. In this current study, Nagle pointed out that although her team's work did not find a stronger benefit for green tea, "combining all of the evidence worldwide suggests that drinking one or more cups green tea per day may reduce your risk of developing ovarian cancer by 40%."
Approximately 21,550 new cases of ovarian cancer were diagnosed in the United States in 2009, according to the National Cancer Institute, and 14,600 women died of the disease. In Australia, nearly 1,200 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, with two-thirds of the women dying. In most cases, the disease is in an advanced stage when it is diagnosed.
The results of this study suggesting that drinking tea may reduce the risk of ovarian cancer is yet one more indication that dietary measures may have a beneficial influence on this devastating disease.
Ref:
National Cancer Institute
Queensland Institute of Medical Research
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This Month's Green Tea Recipe
Scrambled Egg Gyokuro
Ingredients: -
3 Large Eggs
- 1 Tablespoon Water
- 1
Pat Buttter
- 1/2 Level Teaspoon Gyokuro Leaves
1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs and water.
2. Place
butter in a skillet or omelet pan and melt slowly over low heat.
3.
When the eggs begin to settle, sprinkle the tea leaves evenly over the
eggs. Gently fold in half and serve immediately with toast or plain
rice. 1 large or 2 small servings
Ref: green-tea-expert.com
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Try Our Unique Iced Green Teas!
Try our green tea natural flavor blends for some really unique and refreshing ice tea taste in our Flavor Blends/Jasmine. In addition to our traditional blends we introduced a few new flavors: - Balinese Rainbow Jasmine Green - Tres vert French Green - Buckingham Palace Green In addition three new flavor blends with significantly high antioxidant content: - Ginger Green - Citron Green - Pommes Green - Riverdance Green will also appear in the Ultra High Antioxidant Section.
Sincerely,
Jonathan
Greentealovers
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inspections and certifications depending on their origin including
Fairtrade, Organic (US, Canada, Europe, Japan) Ethical Tea Partnership.
HACCP, ISO 14001 Environmental Production and food safety authorities USFDA, CIFA & EFSA. Greentealovers also actively uses its sales revenue to decrease its own carbon footprint through a combination of renewable [solar] fuels, Energy Star Compliant heating equipment, enrgy efficient lighting and added insulation. In the last year alone we reduced emissions by over over 15000 pound of CO2.
Our teas are shipped domestically by USPS priority mail and International first class abroad. Tea ware items are insured against breakage when shipped domestic priority. |
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