http://www.greenteagourmet.com/index en Copyright 2010 2010-07-21T06:47:00-07:00 http://www.greenteagourmet.com/index/benefits/article/healthy-benefits-of-green-tea/ It is not always that we are so fortunate that something we enjoy is good for us. How lucky we are that green tea fits that role so well! The role of green tea in promoting health has been much in the news in the last few years. There is ample evidence that, consumed in moderation, green tea indeed does aid many aspects of functioning. Some of these benefits have been known for over a thousand years. The polyphenols, flavonoids and even caffeine (in moderate quantities) present in green tea are all known to help the…[...] green-tea-health-benefits 2007-05-04T23:50:00-07:00 http://www.greenteagourmet.com/index/benefits/article/8-health-benefits-by-drinking-green-tea/ Green tea has been relished by people in China and Japan for centuries; it has become more widely known and appreciated in the West over time. A lot of people know that Green tea can be very beneficial to health but few understand the exact reasons why. 1.) Green tea contains powerful antioxidants that help to prevent cancers. Evidence suggested that enjoying Green tea regularly as part of your everyday diet can help reduce the risks of colon, pancreas, rectum, stomach and bladder cancer by up to an impressive 60%. The main antioxidant that…[...] 2010-07-21T06:47:00-07:00 http://www.greenteagourmet.com/index/benefits/article/acai-berry-an-anti-aging-super-food/ What’s Acai Berry Acai is a distinct purple berry indigenous to the Amazon rainforest. The acai fruit may be found in some of the large palm trees that grow in the thick forest; these trees can reach as high as 82 feet! Unlike cherries, which grow individually in trees, the acai berry grows in bunches, more like bananas. One average, each palm tree can yield anywhere from three to eight bunches. The Acai has a combined taste of a blend of berries and chocolate and is royal purple colored. It is packed with antioxidants, amino acids and…[...] Acai Berry 2010-07-18T20:23:00-07:00 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 2008-09-11T10:11:01-07:00 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