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What is Ginseng Chinese Tea?

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 02:47:31 -0500

Widely known as a cure-all in ancient China, ginseng Chinese tea boosts your sexual prowess, reduces the risk of cancer, and protects your brain from various diseases.

And don’t be surprised that this Chinese tea was a taste finalist at the World Tea Competition. The unique, crisp, and balanced flavor gives you instant exhilaration.

In fact, this tea was designated as the official tribute tea to the imperial palace during the Ming dynasty (over 500 years ago)! Ming emperors were some of the biggest fans of ginseng tea.

Preparing this tea is very simple, especially as compared to the traditional brewing styles favored for other kinds of Chinese tea. For anyone new to the world of tea, this is the perfect one to get you started.

Even better, each batch of ginseng tea gives you as many as 5-6 rounds of brewing. Enjoy your tea for a longer time, and be prepared for an energy boost.

Our ginseng Chinese tea is the product of Guilin, one of the most beautiful and natural areas in all of China. The Li River running in this area has been the subject of Chinese art for centuries.

Big time tea lovers say you learn tolerance, patience, modesty by drinking this tea. Take in the fragrance, and be prepared for tea like you’ve never had before.

Guarantees: We take great care to select our teas from Chinese tea farms and processors we have visited and inspected in person. It is our goal that you receive teas of the highest quality. We guarantee that your tea will arrive at your door with the finest flavor and aroma still intact.

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Widely known as a cure-all in ancient China, ginseng Chinese tea boosts your sexual prowess, reduces the risk of cancer, and protects your brain from various diseases.

And don’t be surprised that this Chinese tea was a taste finalist at the World Tea Competition. The unique, crisp, and balanced flavor gives you instant exhilaration.

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In fact, this tea was designated as the official tribute tea to the imperial palace during the Ming dynasty almost 500 years ago. Ming emperors were some of the biggest fans of ginseng tea.

Even better, each batch of ginseng tea gives you as many as 5-6 rounds of brewing. Enjoy your tea for a longer time, and be prepared for an energy boost.

Our ginseng Chinese tea is the product of Guilin, one of the most beautiful and natural areas in all of China. The Li River running in this area has been the subject of Chinese art for centuries.

Big time tea lovers say you learn tolerance, patience, modesty by drinking this tea. Take in the fragrance, and be prepared for tea like you’ve never had before.

How To Brew Chinese Jasmine Tea: A Delicate Delight

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 05:02:23 -0500

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Jasmine Chinese tea is a great thirst quencher traditionally served during meals. However, it is delicate, and the tender jasmine flowers offer subtle and distinguished aromas. Only with the right brewing methods can you bring its symbolic, fruity taste to the fullest.

First, use very hot but not boiling water.

This is important, for jasmine tea and can be easily burned or over-brewed. You don’t want your tea taste bitter, so allow the water to cool down for a while after boiling it.

Second, warm up your tea set.

Preheat your teapot and teacups by pouring in a little hot water and letting it splash around. After a few seconds, pour the water out. This helps bring the taste of your jasmine Chinese tea to its fullest, and allows the aroma to linger longer.

Third, add tea leaves to your teapot.

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Ideally, add one teaspoon of tea leaves for each cup of tea. Use an infuser, which is like a strainer, if you like. The infuser holds tea residues and won’t let them compromise the taste.

Fourth, make the brew.

Pour in hot water, and allow the tea to sit for about two minutes, but no longer than that. Otherwise, the tea could be over-brewed.

And finally, enjoy your tea!

Where Does Jasmine Chinese Tea Come From?

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:57:27 -0500

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Flower-scented Chinese teas can be found almost anywhere in China. Taking the top honor among them is the world-famous jasmine tea. However, many big time tea lovers don’t know the story surrounding the invention of Chinese jasmine tea!

It’s a somewhat tragic story. One day, a tea merchant brewed a very old bag of tea. It was a gift from a poor little girl. What he didn’t know yet was that it was an unusual gift.

Many years beforehand, he was staying in a hotel when he met a poor, starving girl. She told him that her father had died, and she didn’t have the money to give him a proper burial. Out of pity, the merchant gave the girl some money. And that was all.

When he returned to the hotel a few years later, the manager gave him this bag of tea and told him it was from the girl.

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Now, when he lifted his cup to taste the tea, the little girl appeared in the steam! She was holding a single jasmine flower in each of her hands. Needless to say, he was startled. In China, it’s said that such a scene only appears when you’ve done a huge favor to others and they want to repay you by sacrificing themselves.

The merchant tried to find out what the girl was trying to say. Was she telling him to put some jasmine flowers in his tea? That was probable. So he added some fresh jasmine blossoms. And the result was jasmine tea.

Soon, he had a new invention. The fragrant, fruity jasmine Chinese tea earned the merchant a big fortune.

Jasmine Chinese Tea Health Benefits

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:41:09 -0500

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Made from green tea leaves and scented jasmine flowers, jasmine Chinese tea is said to be the most delicious tea around.

However, the delicate beverage is more than just a thirst quencher. It’s also a miraculous compound that’s good for your health.

Jasmine tea slows down the aging process and helps you stay young. Researchers at the University of Hong Kong found that jasmine tea could protect red blood cells from molecules called free radicals. The aging process is mainly caused by free radicals. Free radicals are oxidized molecules that travel in your body, stealing electrons from other molecules and causing damage to your cells. (Read Study #1)

Jasmine tea helps you lose some extra pounds. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2009 found that those who drink jasmine tea every day for 12 weeks see body fat significantly decreased. This is because of the catechins in jasmine tea. The researchers further concluded that this suggest that jasmine tea may help treat obesity. (Read Studies #2, #3)

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Jasmine tea can help prevent cancer. A 2005 study published in the Fundamentals of Clinical Pharmacology found that rats exposed to breast cancer showed signs of recovery after being given jasmine tea. Other evidence of jasmine Chinese tea’s anti-cancer efficacy comes from the Sackler Faculty of Medicine at Tel Aviv University in Israel, where researchers have developed a cancer medication out of Jasmonate, a component found in Jasmine tea. (Read Study #4)

Jasmine tea relieves anxiety and improves work performance. Experts at the Kyoto University in Japan have found that the aroma of jasmine tea can cause significant decrease in heart rates and produce calm mood states. They accredit this property of jasmine tea to a major component known as (R) Linalool. They concluded that jasmine tea has sedative effects on both autonomic nerve activity and mood states. (Read Studies #5, #6)

Jasmine tea is anti-bacterial. Researchers from Kansas University compared a few Chinese teas, and they found that jasmine tea is one of the most effective in killing Salmonella aureus and Listeria monocytogenes, two bacteria that often cause food poisoning. (Read Study #7)

Jasmine tea helps fight tooth decay. Medical researchers have found in jasmine tea traces of fluoride, which helps guard your teeth against acid and thus protect them from tooth decay and cavities. (Read Study #8)

So jasmine tea is not only a fragrant beauty, but also can help you live a long, healthy life. Brew a cup of this Chinese tea now, and toast to a better tomorrow!

Lapsang Souchong Chinese Tea: Discovery by Accident

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 04:16:15 -0500

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Try to inquire from any Chinese tea experts which black tea is the most distinctive and one name always comes out: Lapsang Souchong.

Famous for its signiture smoky flavor, this tea is hailed worldwide as one of the top-grade black teas.

However, as Lapsang Souchong graces millions tea tables, few of us ever wonder how this quaint flavored tea was ever discovered.

The discovery of Lapsang Souchong, as a popular Chinese story goes, is nothing but an accident.

A long time ago, there was a small village in the heart of Wuyi Mountain, home of the famous Chinese rock tea. It was time of the annual drying of tea leaves when a band of army passed by the community and disturbed the work of the local tea farmers.

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To save the tea leaves and income of a year, tea farmers had to find quick options to dry their tea leaves. In desperate, they baked the tea leaves on top of fires made from local pines.

The method left a smoky aroma on the tea, and no one was expecting their products to fetch good prices in the market.

However, to everyone's surprise, the tea won the hearts of tea drinkers as soon as they hit the market.

Hence, a new type of special Chinese tea was created and became popular up until today.

Brewing A Tasty Cup of Black Chinese Tea

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:36:14 -0500

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Black tea is UK's most popular tea. If prepared correctly, this special Chinese tea gives unique red color to please your eyes and signature smoky flavor to warm your heart.

Make sure you stick to the following steps for a tasty cup of black tea.

Start with boiling water. Your black tea is 100% oxidized. The boiling water helps extract the deepest flavor of your tea out.

Choose the correct amount of tea. For a teapot of 500 ml, 2 tea spoons or 5 grams of loose tea leaves are the best.

Choose the right brewing vessel. A Yixing Purple Clay teapot help stresses the fragrance of your tea. A Jingdezhen porcelain teapot or a glass teapot is best for enjoying the pleasant color. The three are all great for brewing your black tea.

Allow your tea to steep for about 3 to 5 minutes. Fewer or more will lead to a bitter taste of your tea.

Let your tea cool for a few minutes and enjoy!

Why Drink Black Chinese Tea

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:18:25 -0500

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It's spring! Sit down for your grand tea time in the warmth of the season. With all its health benefits, the black Chinese tea is even more welcome than ever.

Drinking black tea reduces your risk of stroke. According to a study by the Netherlands National Institute of Pulic Health and the Environment, the flavonoids in your black tea can help reduce the production of LDL – 'bad' cholesterol that lead to stroke and heart attacks.

Focusing on 552 men over a period of 15 years, the study also showed that men who drank 4 cups of black tea a day has a significantly lower risk of stroke than those who drank only 2 cups.

Black tea helps you maintain oral health. New research by the Milton Schiffenbauer of Pace University in New York suggests that black tea can 'deactivate' the viruses in your mouth, and drinking it on a regular basis keeps you away from tooth decay and canker sore.

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Black tea helps prevent cancer. Studies by Dr. Kuang Yu Cheng from Rutgers University in New Jersey reveals that a compound known as TF-2 in black tea. The compound causes cancer cells in a patient to 'commit suicide' while normal cells remain unaffected. Thus, the compound slows down the growth of cancer cells.

Black tea nourishes your stomach. In terms of Traditional Chinese Medicine, black tea is warm in nature. When you have stomach ache, there can be no better tummy soother than a cup of black tea.

Already thinking of adding more black Chinese tea to your diet? Do it now!

The Story of Shui Xian (Water Fairy) Oolong Tea

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 03:00:13 -0500

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Of all the Chinese teas, Shui Xian tea, or ‘water fairy’, may have the most beautiful name. It really is a tea that can cast a spell over any water!

That, at least, was what a Song dynasty emperor said some 900 years ago.

The emperor and his entourage were on a secret inspection tour to a tea plantation in southern China where Shui Xian tea is grown. It was hot summer, and the procession had run out of water. Soon, everyone was as dry as a bone under the searing sun. If they couldn’t find some water, people would die!

So the emperor sent a team to find water. However, after searching high and low, they didn’t find any streams, lakes, or even villages. They were frustrated and tired.

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Then suddenly, one of his men saw a lush tree with bright green leaves. Quite a sight for sore eyes on a hot day like this! Out of curiosity, he picked one leaf and put it into his mouth. The juicy leaf tasted somewhat like an orchid with a subtle fragrance. He chewed it, and before long he was no longer thirsty.

Convinced that the leaves could save lives, he ran to his emperor and declared his discovery. The emperor tried the leaves himself, and it felt like a stream of refreshing spring water was trickling down his throat. Soon, everyone in the procession was chewing the magical leaves.

What plant were these leaves from? Shui Xian, the great oolong Chinese tea.

The emperor named the tea tree ‘water fairy’, referring to its magical power to quench thirst. And to thank the tree, he order ‘water fairy’ tea trees planted throughout his empire.

Brew a Good Cup of Oolong Tea in the Kungfu Style

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:41:31 -0500

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Chinese people are probably the most demanding when it comes to brewing a good cup of oolong tea.

Fine Chinese tea has some unique qualities that others don’t: Its beautiful color, long-lasting fragrance, and delicate, crisp flavor are aspects that simply shouldn’t be missed.

So the question is, how do you bring out these celebrated qualities in your brew?

The truth is, oolong Chinese tea is best prepared in the “Kung-fu” style.

First, get your teaware ready

The key to success is an Yixing teapot or Jingdezhen porcelain teapot. A teapot made of rare, porous Yixing purple clay or the quality Jingdezhen Kaolin clay can enhance the aroma of your tea and trap heat. Such a teapot will help your tea achieve a better flavor.

In addition to drinking cups, you should also have some tall sniffing cups, because oolong tea’s aroma is just as important as the taste. Also prepare fair cup and a tea tray to catch the spilled or unused water.

Second, preheat your teapot by giving it a hot bath

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If the teapot is cold, the temperature will drop quickly when brewing and the full flavor of the Chinese tea won’t be extracted.

So before beginning, pour some hot water into the teapot and cups, and also be sure to rinse the outside and inside of your items with hot water.

Third, the first round of brewing officially starts

Fill the teapot with proper amount of tea leaves (ideally two teaspoons per 6 ounces of water), pour in boiling water, and cover the teapot. Wait for 1-2 minutes, and… wait! It’s not ready to drink yet!

The first infusion is only for ‘waking up’ the tea. This round will take away the bitter taste of the tea, and allows the full aroma and flavor to come out.

So, tea from this round is best for appreciating the aroma. The sniffing cups will come in handy, or you can simply pour this tea out.

Fourth, from here on, enjoy your tea!

Pour water in to begin the second infusion. From here on, you’ll get the best flavor out of your oolong tea. You should allow each brew to steep for 3-5 minutes. It’s worth the wait, because you’re about to enjoy the best your Chinese tea has to offer.

After a few minutes, it’s ready! In China, we don’t say “cheers” with tea, so just go ahead and drink it.

If you have guests, pour the tea into the fair mug first to mix it around and get an uniform flavor for everyone. Also, the fair cup is a good place to hold the tea while you’re drinking, as it helps prevent over-brewing.

Try it out now, and amaze your friends with the best batch of Chinese tea they've ever had!

Oolong Chinese Tea: A Truly Healthy Tea Variety

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:22:43 -0500

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Oolong Chinese tea has a reputation of promoting good health, and rightly so.

Scientific studies have shown that oolong tea can reduce your risk of heart disease. The top cause of heart disease is a high cholesterol level. Polyphenols in oolong tea keeps cholesterol from coagulating in your bloodstream or forming clots in your arteries. Thus, you are less likely to suffer fatal heart attacks. (Read Study #1)

Oolong tea also helps prevent diabetes, the third killer of humans in the world today. Clinical trials done by Japanese M.D. Ogawa Kishichiro revealed that drinking oolong Chinese tea regularly can bring high glucose levels back to normal. The tea is rich in Vitamin B1, pantothenic acid, and other polyphenols known to be excellent diabetes suppressors. (Read Study #2)

Oolong tea helps prevent tooth decay. Modern research finds that oolong tea polyphenols tea may inhibit the ability of bacteria to stick to your tooth surfaces. It can also stunt the activity of mutans streptococci, which are bacteria that cause cavities (Read Study #3). “Rinsing your mouth with strong tea strengthens good teeth and cures bad teeth,” says one ancient Chinese medical book.

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Oolong tea reduces high blood pressure. In a study conducted in Taiwan in 2004, M.D. Yi-Ching Yang and his colleagues found that regular consumption of oolong tea, about 120 ml per day for a year, significantly reduced the risk of developing hypertension. His study is published in the Archives of Internal Medicine (Read Study #5).

A cup of Oolong Chinese tea can do you so much good. So drink up！