http://www.bluespiderarts.com Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:34:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Most orthodox teas are produced in China, Sri Lanka, Darjeeling and Assam. They represent about 31% of world tea production. An additional 25% is green and oolong tea. This means that about 55% or over one half of all tea produced is processed by the orthodox form of processing.Therefore about ... http://www.bluespiderarts.com/2010/04/production-of-tea-orthodox-tea-vs-ctc-crush-tear-curl-tea/ TEA IS ONE OF THE MOST WIDELY CONSUMED BEVERAGES IN THE WORLD!Staying hydrated and drinking plenty of liquids is important to our overall health. Tea is a great beverage choice as it basically has no carbs, protein or fat. It is tasty, is a natural source of amino acid and ... http://www.bluespiderarts.com/2010/04/tea-tea-or-tea/ With all the attention that tea has been receiving lately, many people are trying Rooibos or Red Tea for the first time. This delicious tea deserves our attention, because of its wonderful flavor and many health benefits.Rooibos tea is not really a tea at all, but rather an herbal tisane ... http://www.bluespiderarts.com/2010/04/the-health-benefits-of-red-tea-or-rooibos-tea/ Green Tea As A Weight Loss AidAre you looking for a refreshing, delicious beverage that will help you lose some extra weight? Well, search no further, because green tea is the perfect brew for you. Green tea, which originated in Asia, is enjoyed by millions of people around the world ... http://www.bluespiderarts.com/2010/04/ultra-lean-green-tea/ Throughout the world there are only four actual kinds of tea that come from actual tea leaves, and those are; white, green, oolong and red or black. There are numerous variations that individuals throughout the years have created so that there is some variety to the tea menu.For example, individuals ... http://www.bluespiderarts.com/2010/04/cocoa-tea-when-a-tea-is-not-a-tea/ Chocolate was once considered a pleasure food but now science has uncovered evidence that it may also be a heart-healthy food, too. Cocoa contains flavonoids called procyanidins & epicatechins. Flavonoids are part of a group of antioxidants known as polyphenols. Polyphenols are found in tea, red wine, and a myriad ... http://www.bluespiderarts.com/2010/04/chocolate-tea/ What is green tea?All tea plants belong to the same species-Camellia sinensis, a perennial evergreen shrub. Due to the varied conditions under which tea plants are grown (different altitudes, climate, soils) this produces a wide range of distinctive leaves and flavors. The way the leaves are processed also produce different ... http://www.bluespiderarts.com/2010/04/green-leaf-tea/ If you have ever eaten in a Thai or perhaps a Vietnamese restaurant, then you have probably seen an interesting orange colored beverage in a tall glass go by with a waiter or waitress you've often wondered just what kind of drink this might be. You're pretty sure it's a ... http://www.bluespiderarts.com/2010/04/thai-iced-tea/ There are more than a hundred varieties of teas, but you may be surprised to learn that most teas have medicinal benefits, specifically green tea. If you are a tea drinker, you may be benefiting from its herbal tea remedies at this very moment. How about a cup of green ... http://www.bluespiderarts.com/2010/04/green-tea-an-herbal-wonder/ There are various claims out there that Essiac tea contains various properties that fight cancer. There have been many independent research studies on this topic and some of them show positive results. Still, there are plenty of experts out there who dispute these claims and think they are just a ... http://www.bluespiderarts.com/2010/04/essiac-tea-can-essiac-tea-help-to-battle-cancer/