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moroccan mint green tea

2008-08-19T13:56:39Z

anyone here enjoy making/drinking moroccan mint green tea?
It's just gunpowder green tea and spearmint mixed with sugar.

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Arizona Green Tea in teabags

2008-02-17T01:28:58Z

Has anyone tried the new Arizona/Bigelow Green Tea that is served hot? Is it good? I'm trying to find a good green tea for a friend and I want to wow him with something he'll like every morning.

http://www.bigelowtea.com/shop/details.cfm?si=1&sc=3&pi=00850

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Pu,erh Tea

2008-01-29T04:10:03Z

does anyone other then me love this tea

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Organic vs. non-organic & GMO Teas

2008-01-21T15:58:16Z

Organic vs. non-organic & GMO Teas

This has probably been discussed here ad nauseam but I'm curious about research studies on organic vs. non-organic teas. Also GMO teas...

Here's my original post from the "Naturopathic Medicine" tribe:
http://tribes.tribe.net/naturopathicmedicine/thread/ffbe5bfa-8c42-4b74-bab3-f8ef54db9e82

"Some say that non-organic teas are better tasting and that organic teas really aren't much better than non. Yet, others will say it's more about "Fair-Trade" and sustainable practices. What about Genetic Modification (GMO)? What do the research studies say? What are your thoughts on this issue?"

I would be careful buying tea, coffee (or anything) from China. Also be careful getting tea from Japan.

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Dose Green Tea Go Bad?

2008-01-08T20:41:39Z

Once I've brewed my self a pot of green tea, what is the best way to store it? For how long? I want the maximum benefits from the antioxidants. There have been times when I've forgotten about it and left the pot out over night, is that bad?

Also, dose lemon or milk damage the antioxidants in green tea? Supposedly lactose damages the antioxidants in raw cocao (chocolate).

Also, is brewing too long bad too? I like strong tea, and I figure the longer it brews the more antioxidants. I like to brew the tea loose inside the kettle, I pour it through a strainer, and I leave the tea leaves inside to continue steeping until I've drank the entire pot. I drink a lot of green tea.

Any expert tea drinkers out there?

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did you know..........?

2007-01-16T13:07:11Z

green tea is the most popular drink in the world!!!!!

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Konichiwa from Japan

2006-12-28T08:35:38Z

Green tea lovers,

I just joined this tribe and I would like to introduce myself to those which do not know of me. I`m and artist/designer living and creating in Japan for the past 16 years, and I very much enjoy the art of tea. You can see my latest tea bowls which I have made at- http://xenovision.japan.googlepages.com/latest

Also, this reading might be of interest to those which do not know of it and have not read it, And maybe those which of you that have, a time to read it again. This is a lovely little book that was written in English in 1906, a hundred years ago it is called, "The Book of Tea" by Kakuzo Okakura. The text can be found here at- www.sacred-texts.com/bud/tea.htm

enjoyteanow
xenovision

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the tea industry X-post

2006-10-19T14:47:27Z

Hi,

Wanting to take my love of tea further, and want to actually work in the tea industry. Does anyone her actually work for a tea company of some sort? Just wondering how you got in and what qulification I may need. I have a good knowledge of tea, but it may not be enough.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Anne

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Green tea blends?

2006-06-24T05:56:47Z

Anyone have any experience home brewing green tea blends. I mean suppose you are making a gallon of sun tea using green tea bags, have you tried putting a few bags of peppermint or other teas in????

If so, how did it work out?

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help on purchasing green tea

2006-04-04T21:29:08Z

iam looking for a good green tea for detoxing

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New to Green Tea... Please Help!

2006-04-03T14:44:42Z

From reading some of the posts here I did not realize that temperature of the water mattered. Since I never had green tea before I just purchased Lipton Green Tea-Naturally Decaffeinated. It said nothing about water temperature. Does it matter? I want to do this right or the best way.

The first time I drank Green Tea it seemed to bring on my period. Or was that just a coincedence? Has that happened to anyone else? Does Green Tea "clean you out" or something? It kind of scared me.

Oh and another question.... does Green Tea have an expiration date. I would imagine that it does. I bought it a while ago but was reluctant to drink it for fear of the same thing happening again.

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yunnan, sichuan tea connection

2006-04-01T11:58:25Z

greetings

does anybody know about buying tea and implements in south west china. i will be there in a week or two and would love to stock up.... any connections of farms, shops, general prices, etc. would be most appreciated.

peace

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favorite types?

2006-03-03T06:10:48Z

all tea can apply here. i've been liking african red mountain bush tea recently. sencha is an eternal fave. has anyone had any experience with monkey-picked teas?

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website describing differences

2006-02-21T00:08:50Z

of all the varieties of green tea - I think it's pretty cool.

http://greentealovers.com/

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Quality

2005-08-01T18:57:25Z

How do you find quality green tea ? What do you look for ? Where do you go ?

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Bulk Teas in the Bay Area?

2005-07-13T21:30:57Z

Anybody have any recomendations for where to shop for bulk tea in sf, oakland or berkeley? In particular, I'm looking to get great piles of genmai-cha.

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The most potent health drink ever (article)

2005-05-21T02:13:24Z

Has this been posted here before? GREAT article!

by Jean Carper USA Weekend

The most potent health drink ever

It's tea time, say intriguing new research findings.
Recent studies in leading medical journals declare tea a potential heart tonic, cancer blocker, fat buster, immune stimulant, arthritis soother, virus fighter and cholesterol detoxifier. Not bad for a lowly shrub soaked in a little hot water.

"Tea is beating all scientific expectations as the most potent health beverage ever," says researcher John Weisburger at the American Health Foundation. "The many ways tea can promote health is truly astonishing."

Bottom line: Each day you should drink three to six 8-ounce cups of tea. It can be black or green, hot or iced, decaf or not.

Here's how tea helps your health:

Saves arteries. Drinking black tea helps prevent deadly clogging of arteries and reverses poor arterial functioning that can trigger heart attacks and strokes, two major new studies have found. In a large 10-year study in the Netherlands, men who consumed the amount of antioxidants called "catechins" found in three cups of black tea were 50% less likely to die of ischemic heart disease, caused by narrowed clogged arteries, than were men who consumed only the catechins in half a cup of tea. In another recent test, Joseph Vita, M.D., of the Boston University School of Medicine, had heart patients drink either plain water or four cups of black tea daily. In a month, impaired blood vessel functioning (a risk factor for heart attack and strokes) improved about 50% in the tea drinkers.

Inhibits cancer growth. Tea has long been tied to a lower risk of stomach, colon and breast cancer, although the connection is not proven. Now lab studies find that tea chemicals actually may stop cancer growth. Rutgers University researchers showed that a compound in black tea called TF-2 caused colorectal cancer cells to "commit suicide"; normal cells were unaffected. "The effect is quite dramatic," said Rutgers professor Kuang Yu Chen, who speculates that the chemical might one day be made into an anti-cancer drug.

Tames inflammation. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University gave arthritis-prone mice either green tea or water. The human equivalent of four cups of green tea daily halved the mice's risk of developing arthritis. Also intriguing: TF-2, the newly discovered anti-cancer compound in black tea, suppresses the Cox-2 gene that triggers inflammation, says research at Rutgers. That's the same way the drugs Vioxx and Celebrex work. Also, in a UCLA study of 600 Chinese men and women, drinking green tea halved the risk of chronic stomach inflammation, which can lead to cancer.

Wipes out viruses. Previous tests prove tea can neutralize germs, including some that cause diarrhea, pneumonia, cystitis and skin infections. New research by Milton Schiffenbauer of Pace University finds that black and green tea deactivates viruses, including herpes. When you drink tea, he says, chances are good you will wipe out viruses in your mouth. Flu viruses, too? Possibly. A recent Japanese study showed that gargling with black tea boosted immunity to influenza. Recent research at Harvard indicated that tea chemicals stimulated gamma-delta T-cells that bolster immunity against bacteria and viruses.

Burns calories. Most surprising, green tea's antioxidant EGCG stimulates the body to burn calories, notably fat. In a Swiss study, a daily dose of 270mg EGCG (the amount in 2 to 3 cups of green tea) caused men to burn 4% more energy - about 80 extra calories a day. Green tea did not increase heart rate, and the calorie burning was not due to caffeine.

Plus: Canadian researchers block cavities in mice by replacing their water with tea. Indian eye researchers have retarded cataracts in rats by feeding the animals tea extract. Israeli scientists block Parkinson's-like brain damage in mice by giving them green tea extract or pure EGCG. W

For the best benefit ...
Drink both black and green tea, the regular kind sold in bags or leaves in grocery stores. Their antioxidants are equal. But green tea boasts special-acting EGCG.
Bottled tea and instant tea have few antioxidants, research shows.
Herbal teas do not have the same health properties as real tea (Camellia sinensis).
Tea with caffeine has slightly more antioxidant activity.
Steep tea leaves or bags in hot water 3 to 5 minutes to thoroughly release antioxidants.
Adding milk to tea does not block absorption of antioxidants, new Dutch research finds.
Don't give much tea to kids. Tea "chelates" iron, removing it from the body. That may help combat chronic disease but can cause anemia in young people.

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Sulloc Cha

2005-05-04T11:36:24Z

Anyone try Sulloc Cha? Its a Korean loose leaf tea. THe directions are in a foreign language, but the webite says to use 1-2 spoons(doesn't specify teas or table, I asume teaspoon) per person, and pour half a glass(100ml) of water which was boiled then cooled down 5 minutes to 70-80 degrees celsius, for 1-2- minutes.

I like this taste better than bagged green tea because of the smoother taste and much less bitterness. However, I wish I knew if I am doing this right? I take 2 pinchfuls of the tea and use half cup of cooled down boiled water. The website says the tea can be reused 4 times, but the second time around, the tea tastes like water. Is reusing loose leaf tea a myth or is it like coffee grinds and once you use them, you throw them out?

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Imperial Tea Newsletter

2005-05-03T20:29:26Z

www.imperialtea.com

* Green Tea Harvest Report
* China Tea Tour coming in September
* New Green Teas
* Specialty Tea Class at the Chinatown Teahouse

Spring 2005 Green Tea Harvest

I travel to China each spring in pursuit of the best teas available. Over the past 20 years, I've managed to overcome my anxiety and learned to be cautiously optimistic. The key is to ALWAYS be prepared since the Tea Gods seem to have a way of adjusting my plans, and, if all else fails, go to Yunnan! I made my first tea visit to Yunnan in the mid 1980s, and became a tea professional from hard lessons and unique experiences learned there.
The current economic expansion has changed China’s tea scene perhaps forever. Chinese people have rediscovered the joy of tea and the growing middle class use tea to proclaim their newfound social status. The current wave of tea craze has created supply shortages and incredible demands. Famous high quality teas like Dragon Well, Tie Guan Yin, Wuyi Yan Cha and aged Puerh has become difficult to acquire.

This season’s spring harvest has been affected by very severe snowstorms and other environmental factors. Almost all green tea productions are below their normal levels. The competition to acquire quality tea is simply incredible! The demand and weather condition have lead some tea growers and sellers to lower their production standards to meet the increased demand, tea buyers like me must stay on our toes to keep up!

Under these difficult circumstances, I found myself returning to the most special place of my heart -- the Yunnan province (more about Yunnan below), once again, Yunnan did not disappoint. I am pleased to report that I was able to find some extraordinary teas and get re-acquainted with some old friends as well.
VIEW IMAGE GALLERY FROM MY TRIP

Tea Tour Update
Join us for this year’s September tea tour, experience first hand the exotic homeland of tea and sample fabulous culinary specialties; spend a few days as a tea farmer and share some of Roy Fong’s tea wisdoms by traveling with him for 2 weeks.
VIEW A SAMPLE ITENERARY

Yunnan Spring Tips
Yunnan (meaning The Southern Clouds), located in Southwestern plateau of China, bordering Vietnam, Laos and Burma. Long considered the homeland of tea, the name of Yunnan refers to the exotic frontier nature and high altitude of this area. Yunnan is known for it’s enchanting natural landscape, rich resources, incredible wildlife and plants. Out of some 42 million residence, there are 26 ethnic groups, all with unique cultural diversities, and there seems to be a common bond among all of them, they all LOVE tea!
As you may have guessed, some of the most famous teas on earth come from Yunnan – the world renowned Yunnan black tea and Yunnan Puerh tea have long been prized by tea aficionados worldwide. However, most people do not know that Yunnan produces great green tea! This year, we have acquired a great one for your consideration – Yunnan Spring Tips is selected from this year’s early spring harvest (Yunnan has not been affected by this year’s bad weather), This big tippy green tea is surprisingly gentle with a slight hint of interesting astringency. Distinctive fruity aromatics intertwine with traces of mild smokiness. The golden yellow brew provides a Lush velvety mouth feel and a long and unforgettable finish. One taste of this exotic tea will ease your mind and spirit to the extraordinary land of the “Southern Clouds”.

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* This year’s Lotus Heart and Imperial Dragon Well are both unavailable due to bad weather, here are two very good Dragon wells for your consideration:

Mei Jia Wu Dragon Well

Mei Jia Wu is located in the Westlake District of the city of Hangzhou (located in Eastern China, a city so beautiful that Chinese consider Hangzhou the closest human habitat to heaven). It has been long established that some of the best Dragon Well teas comes from the Mei Jia Wu area. This medium sized tip green tea is full of fresh rich flavor with just the right amount of intensity. Mildly sweet and velvety, the finish is gentle and soothing.

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Fu Yang Dragon Well
Not as famous as Mei Jia Wu Dragon Well but the higher altitude of 800 meters and the more hearty variety of bushes help avoid damages by abrupt weather conditions. This Dragon Well is well sized and tippy, the mouth feel is well balanced and complex. The brew is brilliantly bright yellowish green with a slight note of floral aromatics.

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Imperial Green Tea
This year’s Imperial Green is relatively unaffected by weather, as usual, Imperial Green is beautifully formed with two tender leaves and a single tip. The usual full-bodied lushness and elegant sweetness is easily revealed. This great green tea simply refuses to release any unwanted astringency.

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2005 Snow Water Dragon Tips
Named Dragon “Tips” for its sharp and pointed leaves, Snow Water Dragon Tips is a treat for any tea lover, a rare find of such complexity and body. It has a uniquely fresh tone with big full body smoothness, nutty and buttery notes. The bright and clear yellow liquor has just the right amount of chewiness throughout, the finish is delightfully sweet. Like the Dragon, this tea soars above its peers.

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2005 Spring Tea Tasting
The long awaited spring harvest is here! Join us to sample ALL of this year’s spring harvest. Learn about the different tea types and brewing techniques. Enjoy expertly prepared green teas as well as hands on brewing lessons. Cost of this great class is only $45/person and classes fill up quickly so act now to reserve your spot!

Location and Time
9:00AM Saturday May 21st & Sunday May 22nd (standby only for May 22nd class)
1411 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94133
RSVP HERE
or call 800-788-6080
(reservation required as space is limited)

Attend our Tea Connoisseurship classes (see schedule). We will help you explore various aspects of the art of tea. Learn about different tea types as well as China’s tea history, brewing techniques, and much more! Classes are held on the last Saturday and Sunday of each month and are $35 per person and include the teas that you taste.

SPECIAL BONUS:
Sign up for 4 classes or more and receive a 15% discount on all four classes. Additionally, purchases over $50 during the day of the class are 10% off!

Thoughts, suggestions, requests and ideas are always welcome.
Let us know how we can improve our products, services, or support.
Call us at 415-788-6080 or email us at customerservice@imperialtea.com.

Respectfully Yours,
Imperial Tea Court

© 2OO5 Imperial Tea Court

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Steep time

2005-05-03T19:57:37Z

I never follow the recommended steeping time, I like it bitter and strong so I let it sit for quite a while, at least 10-15 minutes. What is everyone else's preference?

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Hi

2005-04-10T16:48:00Z

Just started the tribe thing Its nice to see other tea nuts like me. I drink it almost religously. I love white tea the best.
Nina

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Is green tea a cure for cancer?.....

2005-03-24T23:43:19Z

Looking at the preventative measures it has....

how do you all feel?

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Nutz about green tea

2005-02-20T00:16:46Z

Wow, theres absolutley NOTHING more exhilarating than having a cup in the afternoon just before an hours sweat at the gym!!! anyone ever had GREEN TEA ICECREAM???? simply divine Bella

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Live Jazz & Blues this Sat. Free in Alameda

2005-02-16T16:21:42Z

Date & Time: Saturday, February 19th, 8:00pm.

Check out Jazz/Blues Guitarist Chris Planas at

Julie's Coffee & Tea Garden 1223 Park Street, Alameda CA 94501

This is a free even so come on down, grab some organic tea and coffee and join us!

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Alameda, CA Julie's Coffee & Tea garden Grand Opening!

2004-12-31T17:58:39Z

I've been helping Julie get ready and now finally we'll be open!

Start the new year off with caffeine and sugar!

Julie's Coffee and Tea Garden at 1223 Park Street, Alameda CA 94501
will host an Open House January 1st & 2nd from 10am to 5pm

Come sample organic and fair trade Taylor Maid coffee, loose leaf teas
and tasty locally made goodies from Feel Good Bakery.

We will feature coffee french pressed to order and Northern Italian style espresso drinks pulled by trained baristi, 30 varieties of loose leaf tea, organic treats and handcrafted goods.

Also:

We're looking for weekend help so if you're an experienced barista
looking for some extra hours feel free to drop off a resume.

See you there!

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anyone in the seattle area?

2004-11-28T19:12:29Z

if so, anyone have a good place for green tea besides kuan yin? teahouse kuan yin is awesome, mind. but i always like to try new spaces. cheers -ryan

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kenyan tea

2004-06-17T16:24:54Z

any comments on this? is it good? i saw one at marks and spencer. btw, comments on m and s teas, please.

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Recommends brands

2004-03-17T09:37:55Z

Does anyone have a recommendation for a specific brand that is organic? I recently bought a package of Uncle Lee's Tea brand. Its called Organic Chai Green Tea with lemon. As I write this a have cup of it cooling to taste for the first time. Just sampled a few sips. It has a nice aroma rising up from the cup. The chai includes the spices of cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, eleuthero ginseng, chicory, cloves, black pepper, stevia and natural lemon are mild. They don't over power the flavor, just a pleasant taste. I am drinking it straight (nothing added). I just may have a new favorite tea. Let me know about your tea tastings as well. Or, if you have not tasted a particular brand but know of one post that as well.

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