Bring Back Tea Time
Bring Back Tea Time
Bring Back Tea Time
This is an essay to plant the notion of reviving the tradition of having tea time. I am not proposing that we need a rigid time of day when we must have tea time.
I am however proposing that the need for a little relaxing time to sit and enjoy a cup of warm brewed tea. There are many benefits to takeing time to sip a cup of your favorite tea or herbal remedy. The most obvious, is the moment of relaxation and reflection of the days events and to enjoy the companionship of family or friends. There is many health benefits that can be gained by selecting the right tea, or herbal brew, here is a list of a few benefits of teas from the "Camellia Sinesis" Plant which is what purists believe is the only recognized types of tea.
* Tea Green : Made with steamed tea leaves, high concentration of EGCG and has been widely studied. Green tea's antioxidants may affect the growth of cancer in the bladder, breast, lung, stomach, pancreatic, and colorectal organ; prevent clogging of the arteries, help burn fat, counteract oxidative stress on the brain, reduce risk of neurological disorders like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, reduce risk of stroke, and improve cholesterol levels.
* Black tea: Made with fermented tea leaves, black tea has the highest caffeine content and forms the basis for flavored teas like chai, along with some instant teas. Studies have shown that black tea may protect lungs from damage caused by exposure to cigarette smoke. It also may reduce the risk of stroke.
* White tea: Uncured and unfermented. One study showed that white tea has the most potent anticancer properties compared to more processed teas.
* Oolong tea: In an animal study, those given antioxidants from oolong tea were found to have lower bad cholesterol levels. One variety of oolong, Wuyi, is heavily marketed as a weight loss supplement, but science hasn't backed the claims.
* Pu-erh tea: Made from fermented and aged leaves. Considered a black tea, its leaves are pressed into cakes. One animal study showed that animals given pu-erh had less weight gain and reduce LDL cholesterol.
There are also many herbal teas and they can be made from herbs, fruits, seeds, or roots steeped in hot water, herbal teas have lower concentrations of antioxidants than green, white, black, and oolong teas. Their chemical compositions vary widely depending on the plant used.
Varieties include ginger, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, hibiscus, jasmine, rosehip, mint, rooibos (red tea), chamomile, and Echinacea.
# Chamomile tea: Its antioxidants may help prevent complications from diabetes, like loss of vision and nerve and kidney damage, and stunt the growth of cancer cells.
# Echinacea: Often touted as a way to fight the common cold, the research on Echinacea has been inconclusive.
# Hibiscus: A small study found that drinking three cups of hibiscus tea daily lowered blood pressure in people with modestly elevated levels.
# Rooibos (red tea): A South African herb that is fermented. Although it has flavonoids with cancer-fighting properties, medical studies have been limited.
In conclusion I believe that we need to return to the roots of our ancestry and develop time to enjoy tea. This will help create the moments that will be remembered for a life time. Family time while enjoying tea can be some of the most treasured. This is why I believe that we need to set aside time to sip tea and reflect on the day. It will not only benefit us emotionally it can also be very healthy as well.
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