White Tea - Picking An Healthier Alternative
December 3rd, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Similar to how black olives and green olives which are derived from a similar olive plant, also as black pepper and white pepper from a similar pepper plant as well, black tea and its corresponding white tea are derived from a similar tea plant too.
The name for the small plant is Camellia sinensis, which is commonly incorporated into the majority of hilly areas of plantation. In contrast to all the various kinds of teas, the most well-known is the black tea, which is followed by green tea, then white tea, etc..
White tea, although not so particularly famous, has been becoming more famous lately. All the teas, as we know, not only differ in colors but also in their chemical composition. Same goes to that of the white tea, which is different from the others and yet has similarities as well.
How is it Produced?
Compared to the other types of teas which are taken a few days after the tea leaves are ripe and so on, the white tea instead comes from the youngest and most tender tea leaves. The leaves, at this stage, are often covered in tiny white hairs, and the leaves are harvested when they are a light greenish-gray color and immediately after that they are dried briefly and heated quickly. Especially compared to that of all the others, all the processes are done very quickly so that the leaves do not oxidize.
After all these, then comes the nice smelling process of the delicate flavored white tea. This tea is handled very carefully and, according to tea experts, it should be steeped in water that is very hot, slightly below the boiling point.
What are the Benefits?
White tea is very good for your health, and in fact it has the highest percentage of healing power compared to all of the other teas due to its composition and the way it is made. As many of us are aware, green tea has in it what are known as antioxidants, which assist the human body and helping fight aging and to help prevent illnesses such as arthritis and cancer, and in terms of white tea, the amount of antioxidants is normally twice that of green tea.
In addition to that, the extract from white by its very nature has the capacity to kill viruses, bacteria, and fungi that are in the human body, and it also assists in lowering the level of LDL cholesterol, which Green tea does also but in a lesser capacity.
Additionally, compared to other kinds of teas, white tea contains the lowest amount of caffeine. Because of this it is a better choice for the majority of daily drinks. However one of the considerations that need to be taken into account is that it can be somewhat expensive depending on your budget.
Relax With A Serving Of Chai Tea
September 14th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Because of it’s exceptional flavor, Chai tea is one of the most consumed teas in the world. As a matter of fact, Chai is the Hindi word for tea and numerous Eastern languages use it to cite to quite simply tea itself, not as a kind of tea as we in the West a likely accustomed to. In English, the word Chai is used by most people to denote a spiced tea that is recognized in the Eastern part of the world as masala chai.
Masala is the Indian word for spice. Masala chai, or Chai tea as we are used to, is the most famous variety of tea available in the Eastern world and especially India. The tea is, however, not that popular in India as it is believed.
The preferred way to preparing tea in India is quite different from Chai tea, in fact. It is made using the boiling of leaves together with milk to get a strong flavour and colour out of it. Chai is, however, more popular than coffee in India and is a relatively popular beverage in coffee houses in other countries around the world alongside of Wu Long tea.
It is also known as somewhat of a specialty at European music festivals and other special events because of its strong association with various underground cultural ideologies. These ideologies are often derivative of the people that partake in Chai tea and represent a philosophy of peace.
Making Chai
The making of Chai tea is quite an interesting and engaging process, especially if you intend to follow the old world instructions. There is no actual fixed recipe for Chai, however, and many Indian families actually have their own special recipes for the tea.
Chai, especially in the Eastern world, should be considered a class of tea itself instead of just a singular type. This is because of the wide variety of preparation techniques and other options available with Chai itself. It is extremely varied in possibility, spice, and overall flavour content.
There are four primary parts that make up Chai tea. Firstly, is that of tea; the base or primary part of Chai is mainly a highly strong black tea that is utilized for the purpose of of sweetners and flavors don’t overpower it. The next component is sweether. This is mainly composed of white sugar, however some diehards still use honey or molasses as well.
The third part of Chai tea is a milk or alternative cream component. The final addition are the spices. The addition of spices such as star anise, peppercorn, or even ginger can enhance a delightful cup of malasia chai and produce a great and unique beverage for everyone to enjoy.
Taking it Easy In A Tea Room
September 5th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
Many individuals flock to their favorite tea room to spend good quality time and enjoyment As well as relaxation of the company of their favorite friends and family. The styles can vary in this type of engaging environment.
It can range from a modernized version of a classy environment complete with all of the modern comforts in today’s technological society to the classic old English style of tea room that interacts and engages with its customers. Regardless of your personal choice, you will be able to locate a tea room that you will enjoy that suits your budget as well at a level of comfort.
Finding your own vision for this aspect is a lot like shopping around for a favourite restaurant. You want the variables to effectively be the same, so you start with the price or the value of the tea you will receive and the overall experience.
You want to factor in exactly what you are getting with your enjoyment; it should be what you are looking for in a tea room and should be engaging to your senses. There are many options, usually quite a few in many areas, so do not be afraid to shop around for a place that suits what you are looking for and continue to journey through the various types.
The Style Of The Room
Another thing to consider when you are looking for a tea room is the overall style of the room. You want it to be classy and yet not overwhelming, something that will fit with your personal style and not represent something that it so far out of your grasp that it is intimidating.
On the contrary, you should find a place that represents enjoyment and ease, somewhere that you can go at a moment’s notice and enjoy a cup of tea and dessert with friends without needing to step up to a level that is uncomfortable. It should be nice and easy, in essence, to go to your special place.
In addition it should be cost effective. It is unnecessary to spend many thousands of dollars each month on tea or in a tea room, so you should locate a place that has the ability to give you quality tea as well as extras without having to spend too much of your own money. Generally speaking, tea is not very expensive so it should be rather simplistic and budget friendly and should carry many free refills of your teapot as well. Do not be too shy to ask for extra milk and always keep in mind to enjoy a tea room experience, most of all.
