Types Of Herbal Tea

 

There are thousands of different types of herbal tea on the market today. So if you are just a little confused, you are not alone.

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Types Of Herbal Tea

Many tea and coffee drinkers are making the switch to herbal teas as an everyday beverage and others are turning to herbal teas as remedies for common ailments and sickness.

If you are wondering why there are so many types of herbal teas, that one is a little easier. Herbal Teas are generally made from different herb combinations. Some of these blends contain tea as well. Black tea, green tea and white tea are all common ingredients in commercial herbal tea blends.

Most herbal tea is purchased in the form of a processed tea bag. You can just look in your tea section at your local grocer and be over whelmed at the number of choices that you have. Some people are just looking for tea flavour, while others are looking for herbal remedies.

No matter what you are looking for in your herbal tea, it will make your life much easier if you do a little research online before you head out to buy your tea.

There are herbal teas for colds & flu, headaches, insomnia, fertility, digestive problems, detoxification, cancer and more... the list just goes on and on.

So a little research will help you before you get to your local grocery store or tea merchant. If you are lucky enough to have a tea merchant in your area, they are usually full of great information on the different herbal teas.

One of the things to keep in mind when thinking about the different types of herbal tea available are that your tea will be much better for you if you go with fresh or dried herbs versus a tea bag.

Whole fresh and dried herbs will give you just the herb, no fillers. You can custom blend your own herbal teas depending on the taste you are looking for or the healing properties.

Need an immune system boost? There are herbs and teas for that. Some of the most potent being goji berry and pomegranate, which both make a refreshing hot or cold tea. Maybe you are looking for a good nights sleep, well chamomile is a great old stand by for that.

There is a type of herbal tea for almost every condition and ailment. So, just remember, a little research and access to whole herbs, and you can make almost any type of herbal tea you want.

Types Of Herbal Tea

The 7 Top Health Benefits of Drinking Parsley Tea a Nutritional Powerhouse of Herbal Tea Remedies

 

Drinking parsley tea has many health care benefits. We take the beautiful green garnish on our plates for granted. It is a packed full of nutrients and powerful antioxidants.

The 7 Top Health Benefits of Drinking Parsley Tea a Nutritional Powerhouse of Herbal Tea Remedies

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The 7 Top Health Benefits of Drinking Parsley Tea a Nutritional Powerhouse of Herbal Tea Remedies

Parsley, is also known as Petroselinum crispus, is one of the most easily identifiable of the herbs. Its name comes from the Greek word meaning "rock celery" (it is a relative in the celery family). It is considered a very potent disease fighting herb.

This bright green plant is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A, beta carotene, folic acid, iron and potassium. Parsley is natures most concentrated multi vitamin and mineral, immune enhancing herb.

Parsley contains two types of unusual nutritional compounds that provide some very unique health benefits. The first compound found is a volatile oil that includes: myristicin, limonene, eugenol, and alpha-thujene. The second compounds found are the flavonoids: apiin, apigenin, crisoeriol, and luteolin

The component, myristicin has been shown to be effective at preventing tumor formation, especially in the lungs. These studies were done on animals and more extensive research will need to be done, but, the results look promising. In fact, the oils in parsley have been shown to be very effective in neutralizing particular carcinogens, such as benzopyrenes found in cigarette smoke and charcoal grill smoke.

Parsley is also abundant in chlorophyll. This purifies and inhibits the spread of bacteria, fungi and other organisms. Chlorophyll in parsley has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that act to enhance the immune system. The chlorophyll component in parsley is high in oxygen and assists the body in fighting viruses as well. Drinking parsley tea helps the lungs to eliminate residues from environMental pollution, enhances the immune response to relieve mucus congestion, sinusitis and asthma.

Research studies done in Morocco on herbs used in folk medicine to treat high blood pressure found that parsley was very effective as an herbal tea remedies. It is very effective diuretic.

Hungarian researchers have recently released a study that investigated the potential antioxidant effects of parsley. The study showed that flavonoids found in parsley are very effective at scavenging free radicals. Free radicals in the body are responsible for the developMent of many medical conditions: atherosclerosis, diabetes, colon and cervical cancer and asthma.

More of the 7 top health benefits of drinking parsley tea. One of the most potent herbal tea remedies.

There is an incredibly large amount of iron in this powerful little plant. In fact, it is great for treating anemia as one quarter cup of fresh parsley in a cup of tea is equivalent to 10 percent of the daily requirements according to the FDA. Parsley also contains the vitamin C that is necessary for the absorption if iron.

Vitamin K is necessary for the body to promote bone health by promoting the absorption of the minerals to make strong bones. When heated, the vitamin K in parsley nearly doubles.

Parsley contains apiol which is a component of the female sex hormone estrogen. As a tea, women drink it to regulate their menstrual cycle and after childbirth it is given to promote uterine contractions. Pregnant women should avoid drinking parsley tea.

The heart healthy component to parsley tea comes from several different actions on the body. It was used in World War II to successfully treat soldiers with kidney and bladder ailments. It helps the body to increase the elimination of waste by preventing salt from being reabsorbed into the body. It is effective to decrease swelling and general water retention.

The powerful antioxidants in parsley tea make homocysteine, a potentially dangerous molecule to the body ineffective. Homocystine causes damage to blood vessels that significantly increased risk of heart attack and stroke.

The next time you see this bright green garnish in your garden or served on your plate, think of how this tiny herb is a nutritional powerhouse. To enjoy the health benefits of drinking parsley tea take a handful of fresh parsley, about one quarter cup and cover with 1 cup of boiling water. Let steep for 5 minutes then strain. Add your favorite sweetener, honey or stevia, add a touch a lemon and enjoy. Here's to your good health.

The 7 Top Health Benefits of Drinking Parsley Tea a Nutritional Powerhouse of Herbal Tea Remedies

How to Tea Dye

 

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If you're looking for a little help on how to tea dye, you've come to the right place. But first - why tea dye?

How to Tea Dye

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How to Tea Dye

Sometimes I wake up way before dawn and I want to make a Doll or a Christmas ornaMent right NOW! I live at least 40 minutes from the closest fabric store and they're not even open yet. While I might not always have commercially tea dyed muslin on hand to make my bunnies and reindeers, I always have yards and yards of the regular bleached and unbleached muslin that I can convert to the perfect color with tea dye.

Other Reasons to Tea Dye:
1. It's an easy and inexpensive way to mute down fabrics that look too bright or too new.
2. It's a way of bringing together unrelated fabrics.
3. It's a way to make any fabric look older or more antique.
4. It can mask minor stains.
5. The tea dye process is more forgiving than mordant dying, although not as predictable.
6. The tea dye is non-toxic.
7. It doesn't irritate skin.
8. It can be done in sTAGes: dye it, dry it and if you're not happy with the result, dye it again or bleach it out.

Tea Dye Quirks:
1. Tea dye only works on natural fibers such as cotton, silk, linen, wool. It should also work on satin (woven from silk) and rayon. I have never tried it on rayon, but in general, rayon takes dyes very well.
2. It can be difficult to get large pieces of fabric to tea dye evenly. But personally, I like the subtle mottled look and sometimes the uneven coloration is perfect for the project at hand.
3. Tea-dying will NOT take a white fabric to off white, eggshell or ecru. It is a color all its own -- a shade of rusty brown - although it can be very light.
4. One lovely trait of tea dying is that if you're not happy with the color, you can let it sit longer (for darker and more intense results) or you can mix a little bleach in the rinse water to lighten or remove the color.
5. Once the tea dye is set, it is semi permanent. That means that the color won't wash out easily, but it may come out when washed with a bit of bleach or an "oxy-clean" type product. While I wouldn't use tea dye for t-shirts or other Clothing that will get washed frequently, it's perfect for the tenderly treated items like Dolls and quilts.
6. Don't confuse tea-dying with tea staining. Tea dying is when an item will be submersed in a tea dye bath. Tea staining is done by applying the tea dye with a rag or paint brush.
7. Tea dyed fabric will dry lighter than it appears when wet.
8.Matching one batch of tea dyed muslin to another is almost impossible. Make sure you do enough yardage to complete your project.

Tea Dying Instructions:
First, gather the materials needed.
o Natural fibered fabric or items (gloves, lace, floss)
o Tea bags (orange pekoe or black pekoe. Use the cheapest bag tea that you can find)
o Boiling water
o Glass or stainless steel container

It's a good habit to start any dying project by washing the item/yardage with a mild detergent and rinsing it in cool water. This ensures that the sizing is washed out and won't inhibit the item from taking on the dye as evenly as possible. Let it sit in the cool water as you make the tea dying mixture.

Start by boiling water. A general rule of thumb is 4 cups of water for 1 yard of fabric. When the water boils, remove from the heat.

Add 2 tea bags for every 8 ounces of water. So for 4 cups of water, you'll need eight tea bags. That will make enough tea dye to tint one yard of fabric.

Let the tea bags soak for 5 minutes. DO NOT ADD THE FABRIC YET.

After the steeping, your tea dye concoction should be a very dark reddish brown. Pull out the tea bags. Depending on the quality of the bag, you can gently squeeze it to get out the last bit of tea, but be careful the bag doesn't break and drop bits of soggy leaves into your tea bath.

Take the wet yardage and gently squeeze out the excess. You don't want to add so much water that it dilutes the tea dye. Submerge it into the tea. For a more even dying, gently swish and swirl your fabric periodically. However, if you want your fabric to take the dye unevenly for a more interesting look, just leave it creased and wadded.

When you think your fabric is dark enough, remove it from the tea dye mixture and rinse in cool water. During the rinsing process, a lot of the color will flush out. The lovely thing about tea dying is that you can go ahead and drop it back in to the dye if you want it darker.

There are two ways to set the color.
1. Fill another container with fresh water. Make sure the container is big enough to hold your tea dyed fabric. For every gallon of water, add ½ cup of white vinegar. Let your fabric sit in this mix for about 15 minutes. Then rinse the fabric and press it dry.
2. When you achieve the color you want, toss the fabric in the dryer set on its highest setting. When it's almost dry, remove it and smooth it out with an iron set at the hottest temperature the fabric can handle.

There is only one caveat that I've ever heard about tea dying: The pronounced amount of tannin in the tea dye can compromise the fibers of the fabric and it will rot away. The tannin will supposedly cut the longevity of the fabric to 30-40 years.

How to Tea Dye

10 Health Benefits of Black Tea

 

Black Tea is made from the same plant as green tea and white tea.  Black tea doesn't mean tea without milk, and white tea doesn't mean tea with milk.  The difference is the way the tea leaves are processed after picking.  Green and white teas are hardly processed at all, whereas black tea is fully oxidized.

10 Health Benefits of Black Tea

10 Health Benefits of Black Tea

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10 Health Benefits of Black Tea

10 Health Benefits of Black Tea

Here are 10 health benefits of drinking black tea:

1. Studies continue to show that tea is very good for you, and has some amazing health properties that cannot be ignored.

2. Black teas contain antioxidants which prevent the damage caused by free radicals which can lead to numerous diseases.

3. Drinking black teas can help to reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes, as it helps to expand the arteries, which increases blood flow to the heart. 

4. Research has shown the black tea can be used in the fight against cancer.  Properties of the tea slow down the growth of cancerous cells without destroying healthy cells.

5. Tea is also believed to help to delay the aging process.  Nowadays there are many anti aging creams and lotions that contain tea extracts to help the skin look younger.

6. Drinking black tea can help to burn fat and speed up metabolism.  This makes it an ideal drink for those who are looking to lose weight, or who exercise regularly.

7. Drinking tea such as black and green tea helps to reduce bad cholesterol and increases good cholesterol

8. Tea contains fluoride, which can help to prevent tooth decay by strengthening tooth enamel.

9. For those people with diabetes, drinking tea can help to decrease glucose levels, which can reduce the risk of cataracts, and other conditions brought about by diabetes.

10. Investigations have shown that the benefits of black tea are lessened when milk is added.   So, in order to take advanTAGe of the amazing health benefits of this tea, it's recomMended that you don't take your tea with milk or sugar.

There are so many different loose teas to choose from that you won't get bored. As well as black, why not try white and green tea? Many people don't make these sorts of teas properly, which is why some people don't like loose tea.  By using a tea machine, you can ensure that you are getting the water temperature and the steeping time right, you can be reassured that you are getting the health benefits of black tea.  

Drinking just 3-5 cups of black tea daily can bring about all these health benefits.  If you drink tea already, why not change to black or green tea, and see if that improves your health and well being.   By starting to drink black, green or white tea today, eating healthily, and getting regular exercise, you can dramatically reduce the risks of serious medical conditions. If you're not currently a tea drinker, what are you waiting for?

10 Health Benefits of Black Tea

Green Tea Is Green Tea Good For You?

 

The studies are in-green tea is officially good for you. It has many health benefits, especially if you drink five or more cups a day. Green tea seems to provide excellent benefits for your heart and cardiovascular system, your brain, and for weight control.

Green Tea Is Green Tea Good For You?

Green Tea Is Green Tea Good For You?

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Green Tea Is Green Tea Good For You?

Green Tea Is Green Tea Good For You?

Many other claims have been made for the health benefits of green tea too, specifically as a protector against cancer.

Green Tea And Cancer-Is Green Tea Protective Against Cancer?

It's tempting to believe that green tea can act as a protector against cancer, however the studies are mixed. While green tea does indeed have activity against cancer cells in the laboratory, much more research needs to be done. However, theantioxidants in green tea are very good for you, and are a good reason for switching to green tea from another beverage.

While researchers are still studying the benefits of green tea as a cancer preventative, they're much more certain of the effects of green tea on your weight.

Green Tea And Weight Control-Can You Lose Weight With Green Tea?

Being overweight is dangerous to your health. One of green tea's benefits is that it acts as an appetite suppressant, so if you're losing weight, green tea will make the process much more comfortable, because you won't be as hungry. You'll feel better while you're dieting because green tea contains catechins which increase the levels of themetabolism-boosting brain chemical norepinephrine.

Are There Any Dangers In Drinking Green Tea?

Green tea's been a popular beverage in Asia for thousands of years, and there are no dangers in drinking it. However, don't drink too much green tea in the late afternoon and evening, because the caffeine in green tea will keep you awake.

Green tea has many benefits, and if you're considering adding it to your diet, rest assured that green tea is very good for you.

Green Tea Is Green Tea Good For You?

Reusing Your Tea Bags

 

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With Tea becoming the beverage of fashion throughout the world, new practices are quickly springing up. One of which is reusing tea bags. For some this is standard, but in a world where everything is individual sized and disposable, reusing tea bags rarely is thought of; especially when the relative cheapness of a tea bag is considered.

Reusing Your Tea Bags

Reusing Your Tea Bags

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Reusing Your Tea Bags

Reusing Your Tea Bags

But as I said before, tea is becoming the fashion, which also means it is becoming big business. What that means to the consumer is options. As many have noticed the selection of tea bags is rapidly growing, and the quality of the teas included in them is getting better. No longer are there only standard tea bags with the low quality tea dust, but a new era has dawned withthe Gourmet Tea Bag revolution. Inside of these tea bags, there is high quality loose tea giving higher health values, a better taste and aroma, and tea bags you can reuse.

Though many companies choose not to promote this option, companies such as Sabaidi Tea co., Ltd., are not only promoting the reusing of tea bags, but also creating products such as the Sabaidi Tea Stand, that along with their tea bags have been specially designed to work with each other to greatly aide in the practice of reusing tea bags.

For those who have never reused their tea bags before, I am sure you are asking yourselves, Why? Well, there are a few reasons:

1. Many are choosing to buy the high quality gourmet> tea bags for their higher health benefits, better taste and aroma, and unique blends. The only problem there is that the gourmet tea bags are a bit more expensive. So if you are drinking 3-5 cups of tea a day, reusing 1 tea bag versus using 3-5 tea bags can be a difference quickly noticed.

2. Tea is commonly associated with its many health benefits. By getting into the practice of reusing your tea bag, you can fully maximize the health benefits available, not to Mention fully hydrating your body.

3. Taste is perhaps a question for those thinking about reusing their tea bags. Will the taste be the same if I use my tea bags more than 1 time? The answer is Yes. In fact, the second cup of> tea is often times better than the first. After you make you first cup of tea, soaking you tea bag for approximately 2 minutes, take the tea bag out and hang it on your Tea Stand (or if you don't have a tea stand, put the tea bag in a plate or wherever is best for you). Then with each additional use, soak the tea bag for increasing increMents until a desired taste is received. Depending on how strong you like your tea, you can get 3-5 cups per bag.

Reusing your tea bags is a good way to not only save yourself money, but also strengthen your health, and as Sabaidi Tea co. says, "Your Health is Everything."

Reusing Your Tea Bags

What is So Good About Chamomile Tea?

 

Chamomile tea enjoys a reputation as being very good for the body. Just what is it about this tea that can make a difference in the way we sleep and feel? Here are a few facts about chamomile blend teas and examples of how the tea can be a plus in your daily routine.

What is So Good About Chamomile Tea?

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What is So Good About Chamomile Tea?

One of the first things to understand about chamomile itself is that it contains significant amounts of calcium and magnesium. Calcium has a number of uses, among them the ability to aid in preventing muscle cramps. Magnesium is also known to be a stress buster, which certainly is something we all can use these days. Along with high concentration of these two essential minerals, chamomile also has respectable amounts of potassium, phosphorus and manganese. Trace amounts of such essentialsas zinc, iron, and selenium can also be found in tea made with chamomile. All in all, a cup of the tea has a lot going for it.

When it comes to helping with your overall health, the benefits of drinking tea made with chamomile extend far beyond the well-deserved reputation as a sleep aid. Jittery nerves as a result of stress can be calmed by a cup of hot chamomile tea. There are also properties that help to ease stomach cramps caused due to overeating. Some homeopathic physicians recomMend the use of tea made from chamomile three times a day to help a person recover from addictions to medications and other drugs, citing the tea's ability to help flush out toxins from the system. You can even use the steaming processused to make the tea as a way to help with congestion and bronchitis. Simply slip a towel over your head and breathe in the steam from the tea as it brews.

Along with the health benefits, the bottom line is that chamomile tea has a light taste that many people find to be very soothing, especially after a rough day. If you enjoy something light to drink, then a nice hot tea made with chamomile may be just what you need.

What is So Good About Chamomile Tea?