Types of Tea and Their Health Benefits Including Green, White, Black, Matcha, Oolong, Chamomile, Hibiscus, Ginger, Roiboos, Turmeric, Mint, Dandelion and many more.

By Angela Jewitt

This book is a tea lover's bible. Whether you love tea or want to know more about it, this handy book is all you need. From the history of tea to the first sip of your chosen brew, everything is covered here. Including over 65 different types of tea with information on health benefits, weight loss, flavours, brewing and even making your own tea ba

• Language: English
• Publisher: Whytbank Publishing
• Release date: May 31, 2015
• ISBN: 9780993027833

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Types of Tea and Their Health Benefits

By Angela Jewitt

Including History, Types of Tea, Health Benefits, Side Effects, Uses and Flavours.

Copyright and disclaimer

The information in this book is not intended as a substitute for the medical advice of doctors and physicians. The reader should regularly consult a doctor or physician in matters relating to his/her health and particularly with respect to any symptoms that may require diagnosis or medical attention.

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Second to water, tea is the most highly consumed beverage in the world. But what makes it so popular? Tea has a naturally bitter flavour, depending on the type of plant it is steeped from, and it has a unique aroma. Most importantly, however, tea can provide a wide variety of health benefits including, perhaps, a reduced risk for cancer and enhanced protection from other degenerative diseases. If you are curious to learn more about tea including its history, preparation, and different types, this book is the perfect place for you to start.

Acknowledgements

I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to my family who supported me as I pursued this project. Special thanks to my friends who helped me to assemble and taste such a wide variety of different teas in the name of research.

Table of Contents

Chapter One: Introduction

Chapter Two: The History of Tea

1.) The Discovery of Tea

2.) Expansion of Tea to Europe

3.) History of Tea in Britain

4. Modern Day Tea Drinking

Chapter Three: How to Prepare Tea

1.) Tips for Tea Preparation

2. Utensils and Equipment for Brewing Tea

3. Methods for Brewing Tea

a.) Instructions for Tea Preparation

b.) Preparation Tips for Types of Tea

4. Making Homemade Tea Bags

Chapter Four: Health Benefits of Tea

1.) Top 10 Health Benefits of Tea

2.) Tea Benefits for Weight Loss

3.) Tea Benefits for Inflammation

4.) Tea Benefits for Mental Health

5.) Tea Benefits for Diabetes

6.) Tea Benefits for Heart Health

7.) Tea Health Benefits Chart

Chapter Five: Types of Tea

a.) Green Tea

b.) Black Tea

c.) White Tea

d.) Oolong Tea

e.) Herbal Tea

f.) Floral/Fruit Tea

Chapter Six: Where to Buy Tea

1.) Tips for Buying Tea Online

2. Recommended Online Suppliers

a.) Verdant Tea

b. Crimson Lotus Tea

c.) In Pursuit of Tea

d.) Red Blossom Tea Company

e.) Rishi

a.) Nothing ButTea

b.) Mad Hatter Tea

c.) Jenier World of Teas

d.) Tea Palace

e.) Drury Tea and Coffee Company

3.) Finding a Local Tea Shop

Conclusion

References

Image Credits

Index

Chapter One: Introduction

Tea is a delicious beverage, often served hot, that is made by steeping the leaves of certain species of plant in hot water. Second to water, tea is the most highly consumed beverage in the world and it has been enjoyed by humans for many centuries. Though real tea is made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, so-called herbal teas can be made from an infusion of certain herbs or fruit. Some examples of herbal tea include rosehip tee, rooibos tea, and chamomile tea.

Not only does tea have a unique flavour but it is known around the world for providing a wide variety of health benefits. Tea contains valuable antioxidants which may help to reduce your risk for certain types of cancer – it is also an excellent source of polyphenols which help to protect your body against degenerative diseases. Different types of tea have their own unique sets of benefits as well as their own flavour and aroma.

If you have ever wondered where tea comes from or what kind of benefits it can provide, this book is perfect for you. Within the pages of this book you will receive a wealth of information about tea including its history, its side effects and benefits, its preparation, and the many different types of tea. By the time you finish this book you will have a firm understanding of not only where tea comes from and what it is, but you will have learnt which types of tea provide which benefits and what they taste like.

Chapter Two: The History of Tea

As you have already learned, tea is the most commonly consumed beverage in the world. Today there are hundreds of different types of