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Wuyi Oolong Tea - The In Between
There are so many popular types of tea, including black, green, white and Wuyi oolong tea. In the west, we drink mostly black tea. Green tea is becoming increasingly well known. White and oolong teas are the rarest and least understood of the teas.nn What Is Oolong Tea? nnAll tea comes from the same plant, the camellia sinensis. The manner of processing determines what kind of tea will end up in your cup. Black tea is picked, fully fermented and cooked. nnGreen tea is not oxi
January 7, 2009
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Healthiest Green Tea To Drink - How To Find One
Your most reliable guide in your search for the healthiest green tea to drink is to trust your taste buds.nnMany green tea health benefits have been attributed to catechins and theanine. Catechins are powerful antioxidants. Theanine is a natural relaxant. Together they take drinkers through a complex experience that refreshes both the body and soul.nnThey contribute greatly to tea flavors. Catechins taste astringent, but it combines with caffeine in hot water to form a delici
June 21, 2007
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The Truth About Green Tea Caffeine Content
Contrary to popular belief, green tea caffeine content can be higher than black tea. It really depends on the kind of green tea you are drinking.nnOxidation doesn't increase caffeine content. In fact, some studies have found that the longer tea oxidises, the lower the caffeine content.nnColour is a poor guide to the amount of caffeine tea contains. The finest Japanese green tea - Gyokuro - contains more caffeine than the black Lapsang Souchong.nnSo what influences green tea c
April 1, 2007
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Six Reasons Why Chinese Green Tea Is The Best
In Chinese green tea, knowledgeable buyers can find the finest in the world. Here is why:nn Vast Geography nnChina is the third largest country in the world, with land area comparable to that of the United States of America. Green tea is grown in the Southern China, where the subtropical climate and fertile soil are ideal for growing tea.nnThe best Chinese green tea is usually found in regions of exceptional natural beauty, such as West Lake, Huang Shan or Er Mei Shan, where
March 18, 2007