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Tea Info - Tea and Health

Is tea good for me?

Not only is tea soothing and delicious, but it is healthy too. In fact, the American Health Foundation recommends we consume 5 - 6 cups daily because . . .


Tea contains 1/3 less caffeine than coffee or cola helps reduce fatigue maintains mental alertness stabilizes fluid levels is fat free and calorie free The antioxidant in tea help prevent . . . cancers of the mouth, stomach, pancreas, lungs, esophagus, colon, breast and prostate.


The antioxidants in a single cup of tea equal those in one serving of vegetables.


Tea's flavanoids prevent heart disease by reducing blood clotting lowering blood pressure lowering cholesterol A study conducted by Harvard University researchers found that those who consumed one or more cups of black tea per day had more than a 40 percent lower risk of having a heart attack compared to non-tea drinkers.


Tea is a rare source of natural fluoride which inhibits growth of the oral bacteria and enzymes responsible for dental plaque.


Tea is also a rich source of manganese, necessary for healthy bones, and of potassium which regulates the heartbeat.


Other valuable vitamins and minerals found in tea include . . . vitamins B1, B2, B6, folic acid, and calcium.


Eating Well Magazine named tea "Beverage of the Year" for its health benefits and mass appeal to consumers searching for an alternative to soft drinks and coffee.
So is tea good for you? You bet it is! And tea is one of the least expensive beverages available today . . . costing just pennies per cup.


Lose Yourself in its Charm Relax with a cup of steaming, fragrant tea. Savor unblended, exotic and characterful teas like Darjeeling, the Champagne of Teas.

We are pleased to offer the finest teas direct from India's tea estates to you. We specialize in the leaves fron India's distinct growing regions: Darjeeling, Assam, Nilgiri. No blending occurs, guaranteeing that you will enjoy the finest tea experience.

Savour these fine teas. Treat tour friends, family and loved ones to an impeccable tea experience. Delicious taste, Healthful benefit, superior packaging make these gourmet teas the ideal gift.

Give the gift that creates a permanent reminder of your kindness. The unique wooden, paper mache, brass containners are ideal for tea storage or other personel storage. Ore-packaged with 25 organic Darleeing tea bags, or other gourmet leaf teas, these containers are perfect for tea lovers and collectors of handcrafted art.