http://www.greenteagourmet.com/index en Copyright 2007 2007-09-29T02:07:00-07:00 http://www.greenteagourmet.com/index/benefits/article/japanese-matcha-green-tea-for-health/ It is said that drinking Japanese Matcha tea blesses one with a feeling of tranquility, good health, happiness and a long life. Matcha first began its rise in the popular Japanese culture through Zen Buddhist Ritual in the 12th Century. By the 13th it has also been embraced by Samurai Warrior Culture, and thus the foundations of the tea ceremony were laid. Many people are surprised to discovered that matcha comes from the same plant as black and green tea (Camelia Sinensis), and is the world’s most nutritious know natural beverage. When you drink…[...] Matcha-Green-Tea 2007-04-15T09:23:00-07:00 http://www.greenteagourmet.com/index/benefits/article/green-tea-for-healthy-skin/ A recent Science Daily article noted that tea extract can heal skin that has been damaged by radiation. The study was done on cancer patients who underwent radiation therapy that caused skin damage. It showed that the tea extract worked on the cellular level of the skin to reduce inflammation and toxicity. Both black and green tea extracts worked well, although green tea proved more effective, at least in some patients. This is good news for tea lovers who are concerned about the health of their skin. And even if you are not much of a tea drinker, you can…[...] green-tea-health-benefits 2007-09-29T02:07:00-07:00 http://www.greenteagourmet.com/index/benefits/article/yerba-mate-the-south-american-tea/ Tea is most commonly associated with Asia. And it’s true that the majority of tea comes from China, India and other countries in that area. But there are other countries that have the climate, soil and expertise to produce a fine tea. In recent years, South Africa has been on the radar with the rising popularity of Rooibos. Delightful as it is, Rooibos is not a traditional tea. It’s not made from the Camilla Senensis plant. Another plant makes for a great tea, and this one is cultivated in South America: Yerba Mate. Produced from the…[...] Yerba-Mate 2007-05-08T18:41:00-07:00 http://www.greenteagourmet.com/index/benefits/article/white-tea-light-and-delicate/ White tea is made from the same plant as is green tea, but undergoes a very different process. It begins with the rolled buds of the Camellia Sinensis plant, but suffers no oxidation. That oxidation process, often called fermentation, is what produces the distinctive color and taste of other teas. Though the word is the same, ‘fermentation’ in tea circles does not mean the same as when it’s used in relation to wine. No sugars are altered to produce alcohol. Instead of oxidation, the buds are dried by steaming, then air dried. No rolling or crushing…[...] White-Tea 2007-05-08T18:38:00-07:00 http://www.greenteagourmet.com/index/benefits/article/tea-varieties-from-around-the-world/ There are, fortunately for tea lovers, as many types and blends of tea as there are kinds of coffee. And, that’s a delightfully high number! For the lover of strong brew, there is the Assam black from India - a malty cup that can really wake you up in the morning. The Keemun black from the interior of China is a great alternative for those cold, rainy days of Fall. There are the smooth Ceylon blacks from Sri Lanka, that make a wonderfully relaxing drink at the end of a hard day. Ceylon is a former…[...] Types-of-Tea 2007-05-08T18:35:00-07:00 http://www.greenteagourmet.com/index/benefits/article/teaware-accessories-for-tea-gourmets/ If you can’t find the kind of teaware online that suits your particular taste and needs, you should invent your own. The reason is simple: there is more variety in teapots, infusers, strainers, cups and more than there ever were add-ons for photography buffs. A teapot is central to the set and you will find yourself simultaneously frustrated and delighted at the options. You could consume a week just cataloging all the different choices. Everything from chrome and plastic to ceramic to clay to glass is available and each has its pros and cons. There are…[...] Teaware-Tea-Accessories 2007-05-08T18:32:00-07:00 http://www.greenteagourmet.com/index/benefits/article/decorative-tea-tins-and-tea-chests/ Whether you prefer loose leaf or bag, or enjoy both, you’ll want to keep that fine tea you searched so hard for in optimal condition. Like coffee and other organic products, tea can degrade and go stale. Oxygen-filled air and airborne compounds can destroy a fine tea leaf, or infuse it with unpleasant odors and tastes. Fortunately, there is a world of tea tins and tea chests that can prevent those problems. A fine container, also known as a tea caddy, will keep your tea fresh and add a decorative element to the kitchen. Tea tins…[...] Tea-Tins-Tea-Chests 2007-05-08T18:30:00-07:00 http://www.greenteagourmet.com/index/benefits/article/teas-journey-around-the-world/ For centuries the major tea producing countries have been in Asia, though Africa and even the U.S., on a small scale now grow the evergreen from which tea leaves come. China, Japan and India have long been known as the source of most tea products, with Taiwan and Ceylon contributing in the last two hundred years. From China come several of the teas that grace tables around the globe, both green and black. The green tea of China is grown at high elevations, from 2,500-4,500 feet (762m-1372m) above sea level. Climatic conditions provide for excellent growing…[...] About-Teas 2007-05-08T18:25:00-07:00 http://www.greenteagourmet.com/index/benefits/article/can-tea-drinking-prevent-heart-disease/ There are numerous studies that lend credence to a popular idea that tea can help improve heart health but the answer is there is no conclusive evidence that tea prevents heart disease. Tea contains a type of polyphenol compound called catechins. Many teas undergo oxidation of catechins, producing theaflavins. Which, and how much, of each type of compound varies between types of tea. White teas undergo the least processing, typically being protected from oxidation. The buds are harvested young and they don’t go through the drying process that causes other teas to darken. That leaves all…[...] green-tea-health-benefits 2007-05-08T18:22:00-07:00 http://www.greenteagourmet.com/index/benefits/article/can-tea-prevent-cancer/ The short answer to the question in the title is: no. But there are many studies that give weight to the belief that it certainly helps. Lung, prostate, breast, bladder and other cancers have all been the subject of intense research over the past 50 years. All of them have been favorably influenced by compounds commonly found in tea. One of the most promising of recent finds is the identification of an antioxidant called EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate). Antioxidants have long been believed to help hinder or slow the growth of cancer cells and tumors.…[...] green-tea-health-benefits 2007-05-08T18:19:01-07:00