It's All About Tea — health

This week, the Northeast coast has been hit by a blizzard, and of course, many of us reached for something warm. Something hot. Tea! Granted, most of us tea heads drink tea year-round, no matter the outside temperature. And undoubtedly, there's something exceptionally satisfying about warming up with hot tea when the weather is chilly. (Read more)

Most commonly, Chen Pi (citrus peel) is associated with Pu-erh or aged White teas. It is no wonder that particularly post-fermented and aged teas go best with the dried citrus peel. Both have deep, earthy flavors that complement each other, with Chen Pi adding brightness and sweetness to the tea’s depth. Aside from tea, its use is widespread in Chinese medicine. Many people choose to drink Chen Pi tea precisely because of the benefits it brings, according to Chinese medicine. (Read more)

Tea has a well-established reputation as a healthy beverage. Thanks to modern marketing, the humble Camellia Sinensis tea plant is often presented as downright miraculous. Studies suggest that drinking three or more cups of tea daily is associated with cardiovascular health, including support for healthy blood pressure levels. Furthermore, the regular consumption of black tea is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease and a reduced risk of stroke. (Read more)

In China and parts of Southeast Asia, Pu-erh tea has been consumed for centuries. It was a significant export product on the Tea-Horse Road, but even in its homeland of Yunnan, people did not dismiss the amazing benefits of Pu-erh tea.

While in Tibet, this tea was popular with monks for its amazing energizing qualities, in China, people would always drink it after a meal, especially an oily one, to aid with digestion. (Read more)

You've probably heard of GABA tea and its benefits. Picking up some GABA tea from the shelf, we see claims of stress relief, pain relief, and happiness promotion. While GABA does all those things, taking GABA in the form of tea or supplements doesn't allow it to get absorbed by the body in the same way as when it's naturally produced within our bodies. (Read more)