Comments for Tea Tips http://tea.adviceandinfo.com/columns Advice and Info - Ask Us We Can Help! Fri, 30 Jul 2010 12:19:46 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 Comment on Easy, quick, healthy iced tea made in the fridge! by Anthony Dronchi http://tea.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/05/08/easy-quick-healthy-iced-tea-made-in-the-fridge/#comment-317 Anthony Dronchi Sun, 10 May 2009 03:07:16 +0000 http://tea.adviceandinfo.com/columns/?p=31#comment-317 I love iced tea!!! and will make the refridge style now for sure. I keep cherry rooibos in the fridge alot.Instead of sweetner, I squeeze a few lemons and keep the juice in a container adding some to my glass of tea everytime. Its refreshing for me and lemon is your friend...haha! I will see you soon and thanks for the tip on making tea in the fridge. Very cool! ( no pun intended) I love iced tea!!! and will make the refridge style now for sure. I keep cherry rooibos in the fridge alot.Instead of sweetner, I squeeze a few lemons and keep the juice in a container adding some to my glass of tea everytime. Its refreshing for me and lemon is your friend…haha! I will see you soon and thanks for the tip on making tea in the fridge. Very cool! ( no pun intended)

]]> Comment on Eight Cups of Tea by tea http://tea.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/03/29/eight-cups-of-tea/#comment-85 tea Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:28:38 +0000 http://tea.adviceandinfo.com/columns/?p=23#comment-85 Wuyi is just one type of olong. Most of the advertizing for weight loss has been, for some reason, greared towards Wuyi. There is no evedence that Wuyi is supperior to other oolongs in regards to weight loss. He RR, Chen L, Lin BH, Matsui Y, Yao XS, and Kurihara H. published "Beneficial effects of oolong tea consumption on diet-induced overweight and obese subjects" in the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, a peer reviewd medical publication, on March 2009. The conclusion of the study was "Oolong tea could decrease body fat content and reduce body weight through improving lipid metabolism. Chronic consumption of oolong tea may prevent against obesity" Wuyi is just one type of olong. Most of the advertizing for weight loss has been, for some reason, greared towards Wuyi. There is no evedence that Wuyi is supperior to other oolongs in regards to weight loss. He RR, Chen L, Lin BH, Matsui Y, Yao XS, and Kurihara H. published “Beneficial effects of oolong tea consumption on diet-induced overweight and obese subjects” in the Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine, a peer reviewd medical publication, on March 2009. The conclusion of the study was “Oolong tea could decrease body fat content and reduce body weight through improving lipid metabolism. Chronic consumption of oolong tea may prevent against obesity”

]]> Comment on Eight Cups of Tea by the wuyi tea http://tea.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/03/29/eight-cups-of-tea/#comment-63 the wuyi tea Sun, 05 Apr 2009 17:25:13 +0000 http://tea.adviceandinfo.com/columns/?p=23#comment-63 <strong>the wuyi tea...</strong> Spending Sunday searching for the wuyi tea discussions. Don't agree with Fight Fat With Wulong Oolong Tea, but like the way it is said.... the wuyi tea…

Spending Sunday searching for the wuyi tea discussions. Don’t agree with Fight Fat With Wulong Oolong Tea, but like the way it is said….

]]> Comment on The Tea That’s Best For Me by tea http://tea.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/02/20/hello-world/#comment-8 tea Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:32:33 +0000 http://tea.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/02/20/hello-world/#comment-8 Thanks for getting in touch Greta. In theory, any green tea should be suitable as an aid to weight loss. To me, the formost factor is to find a green tea that you like and to learn how to brew it properly. If you hate the tea you chose you won't stick with it and if you don't brew it properly it will be bitter and will have to be sweetened which would negate the point of drinking the tea in the first place. Start by locating a reputable tea merchant with a decent selection of loose leaf teas. Naturally flavoured green teas are often more approachabe for beginner tea drinkers and they are just as beneficial. Make sure the tea is fresh and then follow your nose. Chances are very good that if you like the aroma of a tea you will like the taste. Find out the best, practical way for you to prepair the tea you've chosen. Green teas typically only need 1-3 minutes of steeping time and water around 175 F. Higher temperatures or longer steeping time will result in a bitter brew. I would also encourage you to concider iced tea since it is often easier for people to consume larger quantities of cold beverages than hot. Also,soda, juices and other cold, sweet drinks is often where a lot of empty calories come from. Another thing to concider is choosing a caffeine free dessert substitute tea or after dinner. Something along the lines of a cup of "Tiramisu Rooibos" or "Carrot Cake Rooibos" can take the place of a "bite of something sweet" after dinner without keeping you up all night. All the best with your efforts Thanks for getting in touch Greta. In theory, any green tea should be suitable as an aid to weight loss. To me, the formost factor is to find a green tea that you like and to learn how to brew it properly. If you hate the tea you chose you won’t stick with it and if you don’t brew it properly it will be bitter and will have to be sweetened which would negate the point of drinking the tea in the first place. Start by locating a reputable tea merchant with a decent selection of loose leaf teas. Naturally flavoured green teas are often more approachabe for beginner tea drinkers and they are just as beneficial. Make sure the tea is fresh and then follow your nose. Chances are very good that if you like the aroma of a tea you will like the taste. Find out the best, practical way for you to prepair the tea you’ve chosen. Green teas typically only need 1-3 minutes of steeping time and water around 175 F. Higher temperatures or longer steeping time will result in a bitter brew. I would also encourage you to concider iced tea since it is often easier for people to consume larger quantities of cold beverages than hot. Also,soda, juices and other cold, sweet drinks is often where a lot of empty calories come from. Another thing to concider is choosing a caffeine free dessert substitute tea or after dinner. Something along the lines of a cup of “Tiramisu Rooibos” or “Carrot Cake Rooibos” can take the place of a “bite of something sweet” after dinner without keeping you up all night.

All the best with your efforts

]]> Comment on The Tea That’s Best For Me by Greta Jenkins http://tea.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/02/20/hello-world/#comment-7 Greta Jenkins Sat, 28 Mar 2009 00:16:43 +0000 http://tea.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/02/20/hello-world/#comment-7 Which green tea helps with weight loss? Which green tea helps with weight loss?

]]> Comment on The Tea That’s Best For Me by Maria Sparsis http://tea.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/02/20/hello-world/#comment-4 Maria Sparsis Sat, 07 Mar 2009 23:41:49 +0000 http://tea.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/02/20/hello-world/#comment-4 Thank you for getting in touch Cindy. There are a number of symptoms associated with menopause and a variety of herbs is used to treat different symptoms. Ideally you want to use a blend of these herbs that will work synergistically to alieviate the majority of your symptoms. At Tea and Chi we use a blend that seems to work well for a lot of people called "Age of Wisdom". It contains: Chasteberry: Used to alleviate menopausal complaints and to treat sexual neurasthenia. Black Cohosh: Used to suppress LH secretion without effecting FSH and to reduces hot flushes and psychological distress. Also used to relax the uterine tissues. Sage: Used as an anti-hypertensive, perspiration inhibitor. May help reduce hot flushes. Acts on the central nervous system. Dandelion root: Used as an aid in dyspepsia and to prevent, UTIs, and support the liver and gallbladder. Red clover: Very high in isoflavones Ginseng: Used to improve cognitive function, antineoplastic, antioxidant, to increase stamina, reduce fatigue and to aid in concentration. Roman Chamomile: Acts on CNS. Used to reduce aggressive behavior and to reduce inflammation and dyspepsia. Schizandra: Used as an anti-inflammatory, tumor inhibiting compound and to increase physical performance. Raspbery leaf: High in flavonoids. Used to protect the cardiovascular system. Fennel: Used to stimulate gastro-intestinal motility. Ginger: Used to stimulate the immune system and tone the intestinal tract. Anti-inflammatory. Cocoa Bean: Besides the obvious, it is used to stimulates cardiac muscle performance and acts as a mild muscle relaxant. Rooibos: Used to controls sugar levels, high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals. Birch Bark: Used to protects kidneys and bladder and to reduces pain. Peppermint: Aids in liver and gallbladder dyspepsia I hope this helps and should you have any further questions please don't hesitate to contact me again. All the best Thank you for getting in touch Cindy. There are a number of symptoms associated with menopause and a variety of herbs is used to treat different symptoms. Ideally you want to use a blend of these herbs that will work synergistically to alieviate the majority of your symptoms. At Tea and Chi we use a blend that seems to work well for a lot of people called “Age of Wisdom”.

It contains:
Chasteberry: Used to alleviate menopausal complaints and to treat sexual neurasthenia.
Black Cohosh: Used to suppress LH secretion without effecting FSH and to reduces hot flushes and psychological distress. Also used to relax the uterine tissues.
Sage: Used as an anti-hypertensive, perspiration inhibitor. May help reduce hot flushes. Acts on the central nervous system.
Dandelion root: Used as an aid in dyspepsia and to prevent, UTIs, and support the liver and gallbladder.
Red clover: Very high in isoflavones
Ginseng: Used to improve cognitive function, antineoplastic, antioxidant, to increase stamina, reduce fatigue and to aid in concentration.
Roman Chamomile: Acts on CNS. Used to reduce aggressive behavior and to reduce inflammation and dyspepsia.
Schizandra: Used as an anti-inflammatory, tumor inhibiting compound and to increase physical performance.
Raspbery leaf: High in flavonoids. Used to protect the cardiovascular system.
Fennel: Used to stimulate gastro-intestinal motility.
Ginger: Used to stimulate the immune system and tone the intestinal tract. Anti-inflammatory.
Cocoa Bean: Besides the obvious, it is used to stimulates cardiac muscle performance and acts as a mild muscle relaxant.
Rooibos: Used to controls sugar levels, high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals.
Birch Bark: Used to protects kidneys and bladder and to reduces pain.
Peppermint: Aids in liver and gallbladder dyspepsia

I hope this helps and should you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact me again.

All the best

]]> Comment on The Tea That’s Best For Me by Cindy http://tea.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/02/20/hello-world/#comment-2 Cindy Tue, 03 Mar 2009 21:05:02 +0000 http://tea.adviceandinfo.com/columns/2009/02/20/hello-world/#comment-2 What is the best tea for menopause symptoms? What is the best tea for menopause symptoms?

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