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Great Resource
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I received this book as a gift from my husband and it has turned out to be a very helpful resource. The author gives an interesting and well researched history of tea as well as thorough descriptions of various types of teas and their regions. The section on tea tasting is well presented. As a tea business owner I refer to it often.
Beautiful and informative
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this book, along with other tea books, as a gift. I was so impressed by this one, I had to buy one for myself as well!
The book itself has an impressive weight and is filled with glorious pictures on thick pages. I keep it out to invite my guests to flip through it on the coffee (tea) table.
I would recommend this book to anyone at all. It was great fun to read and I feel like I gained a good basic knowledge about all the aspects of tea.
Fascinating history of tea!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
A fascinating history of tea is presented well. The photos are gorgeous. This book is a great companion to Mary El-Baz’s “The Essence of Herbal and Floral Teas.”
Probably the Best Tea-Book in the World
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The book is just perfect. Large format, highest quality of paper and printing. Exciting visual expression by fantastic photos. Very wide observation spectrum with detailed, but not boring, stories.
Touching many tea-related books I would say that this one satisfies my expectations most close to ideal. The only thing I miss a little bit – few more details on Chinese Tea and Gongfu Tea Ceremony – this part might be extended, for sure.
Green Tea 18 Health Benefits for You!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Green Tea 18 Health Benefits for You!
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By Nadine Taylor, M.S., R.D,
Green Tea has been highly regarded for thousands of years ans healing medicinal beverage. And in recent years, scientists have confirmed the validity of its ancient reputation, discovering the green tea can fight disease and even lengthen life by:
1. Preventing normal cells from turning cancerous;
2. Suppressing the formation and growth of tumors;
3. Guarding against free radical damage that can bright about cancer, heart disease, diabetes, radiation damage, and aging;
4. Enhancing immune systems functions;
5. Controlling cholesterol levels;
6. Lowering the risk of stroke by making blood platelets less “sticky”;
7. Controlling blood pressure levels;
8. Fighting deadly food-borne bacteria;
9. Promoting “friendly” bacteria in the intestines and encouraging bowel regularity;
10. Fighting viruses, including those that cause herpes simple, polio, and even HIV;
11. Lowering the risk of post-traumatic epileptic seizures in laboratory animals;
12. Assisting in weight loss by blocking the breakdown of starch;
13. Providing a mild stimulating effect without causing sleepless nights or nervousness;
14. Fighting bacteria in the mouth that cause cavities and bad breath;
15. Slowing the aging process;
16. Maintaining the body’s fluid balance;
17. Reducing stress;
18. Acting as a safe and effective natural preservative in food and cosmetics.
No other substance on the face of the earth, including the most potent drug, can claim such wide-ranging and powerful health benefits, and all without a single side effect. Yes, Green Tea can truly perform “miracles” for just pennies a cup.
By Nadine Taylor, M.S., R.D, <>, Page: 87-88
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Green Tea and Weight Loss – Losing Weight the Natural Way!
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Green tea weight loss has become a hot topic of discussion in the weight loss and medical circles. The documented positive effects of green tea on losing weight has caused more and more people looking to lose weight to seek out this ancient brew.
However does green tea actually help you to lose weight? Is this all simply hype or is there something real and factual to the stories? Well here are some interesting facts about drinking green tea and weight loss.
Advantages of Drinking Green Tea for Weight Loss
Green tea and boosting your metabolism – Recently the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported its findings on the effect of drinking green tea and weight loss. Researchers found that green tea extract actually increased the metabolism of green tea drinkers dramatically. So much so that in a 24 hour period the average metabolic rate of the green tea drinkers in the studies increased by over 4%. Green tea possesses extremely high levels of catechin polyphenols. These substances actually aid your body in increasing its ability to oxidize fat and speeds up thermo-genesis which is how quickly your body burns off excess fat and calories. This is a critical factor of drinking green tea and weight loss.
Researchers also found that green tea regulates glucose leevels. Green tea helps to keep your blood levels stable after each meal and prevents spikes in insulin. This means less fat is stored after each meal while drinking green tea. This is directly tied to the active ingredients called catechins found in high levels in green tea.
Green tea also reduces your cravings and appetite – In a recent study it was found that green tea extracts caused rats to lose up to 21 percent of their body weight after a week of being injected with green tea extract. These rats were injected daily with the green tea extract. As a result the rats consumed up to 60 percent less food after a week. It’s believed that this is tied directly to green tea’s ability to regulate blood sugar levels.
Green Tea and Weight Loss – The Bottom Line
Green tea helps you lose weight by increasing your metabolic rate boosting your body’s ability to burn excess calories and stored fat. Green tea also regulates your blood sugar levels and suppresses your appetite. Green tea is also a far superior choice to drinking coffee each day. So overall the stories are indeed true in regards to the power of drinking green tea and weight loss.
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How to Brew Green Tea ?
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Although it’s not hard to do, there are a few things to be considered when brewing green tea
Water quality…
Good quality water is essential for making a good cup of green tea. Make sure you’re using good water.
Water temperature…
This is where most mistakes are made. Brew your green tea too hot, and your tea will become bitter. The correct temperature does vary depending on the green tea, but for most it is around 165-170 degrees F (73-76 C.)
Proportion of green tea to water…
Most of our green teas are brewed at 1 heaping teaspoon (5 grams) per 8 ounces of water, but this can vary depending on the tea.
Brew time…
Generally, two minutes is all it takes Any longer, and the taste may becomes too bitter. Also, it’s very important to NOT stir, shake, or mix the tea.
Allowing the tea room to expand…
This is rather important. Chinese green tea is compact – it needs room to expand. Tea balls do not work well at all. You’ll be much better off using a Japanese teapot that was designed with green tea in mind. It is a one time investment of between $30-$100, and will make your life so much easier.
Take a good look at the inside of this green tea teapot to the left, made in Japan. The infuser screen goes all the way around the inside of the teapot, allowing the tea leaves to expand fully. This is the best kind to use. These teapots are rather small, about the size of a grapefruit, and usually hold 8-13 ounces or so.
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Nice for watching AND reading
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
it is so nice to read the book or just glance at it while you are drinking actually some real tea, great pictures from all over the world and some piece of cool information…
dont regret buying this book.
For the Budding Tea-Taster
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
This book is a great encouragement to one who wishes to develop their palette in appreciation of tea. It’s a hefty volume full of big photos and tons of info about the sensory experience of tea.
Curiously, it doesn’t have an index. I wondered about that. I like to judge a tea book by what it says about Puerh, and this one doesn’t do too bad a job.
A couple Puerhs are mentioned as Grand Cru teas to be tasted, along with 34 others. So the book passes the test as being rather complete.
Treat yourself to this book while sipping your favorite tea!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
As a child, I thought tea was a rather nasty tasting drink, having only been exposed to harsh, bitter teas. But as I travelled the world, I found that there were many delicious teas available, and became a tea aficionado. It has been a great pleasure to watch as tea has become more popular in the USA, making a great many more teas and tea related products available –
—— Like this book!
I have browsed many books about tea, and purchased a few. None have been as satisfying as this book by Lydia Gautier. Each time I read a portion of this book, I was transported into the very relaxing world of tea. This book is not just another boring and dry approach to facts about tea. It brings the essence of tea to life. Gautier’s love of tea shines through in the information she selected to present in the book, and the way it is presented. And accompanied all along the way by gorgeous photographs. Photographs of teas, tea ware, plantations, tea salons, people enjoying their tea, etc. – all of the photographs drawing you in to the point where you can almost smell the fragrance of the tea infusing or of the leaves being picked.
The book covers the history of tea, the properties of tea, tea varieties, tea tasting, relationships between tea, coffee, wine and perfume, types of teas, addresses of a few select tea rooms around the world, and even recipes for various tea beverages and foods. All of the information is presented in a captivating manner.
This is one book about tea that you will want to read more than once!!!!