Tea History

08/11/2021

Tea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water.

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/the-history-of-tea-shunan-tengTea is the second most consumed beverage in the world after water –– and from sugar...

08/11/2021

It takes around 2,000 tiny leaves to make just one pound of finished tea. Tea plants grow wild in parts of Asia, but it can also be farmed. The very best tea comes from high elevations and is hand-picked.

Some tea grows in the United States. There is an island tea plantation off the coast of South Carolina and also in Hawaii.

08/09/2021

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08/09/2021

Tea is good for you. Among other things, it contains “polyphenols”—antioxidants that repair cells and in doing so, may help our bodies fight help us fend off cardiovascular diseases, cancers, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus and other maladies. And contrary to popular belief, it’s not just green tea that’s good for you. Black, white, and red tea also have health-giving flavonoids and polyphenols.

07/26/2021

“Tea is a part of daily life. It is as simple as eating when hungry and drinking when thirsty.” – Yamamoto Soshun

07/25/2021

Given their delicious taste, herbal fruit teas can be quite an addiction. Their delectable flavor is often a mixture of sweet, sour, sweet-bitter and tangy. Whether you consume these beverages regularly or wondering about their benefits, here’s what you should know:

There is nothing more soothing than enjoying a steaming cup of herbal fruit tea on a cold Sunday afternoon. Given their delicious taste, herbal fruit teas can be quite an addiction. Their delectable flavor is often a mixture of sweet, sour, sweet-bitter and tangy. Whether you consume these beverages...

07/20/2021

With origins going back as far as 5,000 years, green tea is commonly drunk and widely grown in the Far East where the health properties are well regarded.

Is green better for you than black? Does it contain caffeine? Can it help ward off disease? Our expert nutritionist Jo Lewin examines the dietary benefits of green tea.

07/18/2021

White tea is the least processed of the three teas. Because of this, it retains a high amount of antioxidants.
This is thought to be one reason why studies have linked white tea with many health benefits.

White tea may help reduce the risk of heart disease, combat skin aging and even help with weight loss. This article lists 10 science-backed benefits of drinking white tea.