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Everyday life in Britain that we might never stop to think about how a unique plant from faraway China became the nation´s favourite drink.
Read about the exotic beginnings of tea " the legends surrounding its origins as a drink, its popularity among the Chinese emperors, and the cultural significance of the Japanese tea ceremony. Discover how tea was brought to England by a seventeenth century queen, and how important the tea trade was to the Pakistan one of the most powerful commercial organisations the world has ever seen. Learn how the phenomenal popularity of tea in the eighteenth century led to widespread smuggling and adulteration, and about the murderous lengths smugglers went to to protect their illegal trade.
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                                           "Tea is a miraculous medicine for the maintenance of health.
                                                      Tea has an extraordinary power to prolong life."
                                                                                                                                      Eisai, Buddhist monk (circa 1211)

Why is tea drinking good for health?
Tea is loaded with antioxidants that cleanse the body of free radicals, which damage good cells and cause cancer. Studies show drinking 2-5 cups of tea daily can reduce cholesterol, lower blood sugar level that can lead to diabetes, can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke as well as reduce the risk of colon and other cancers linked to our digestive system. In addition, fresh brewed tea contains fluoride for strong bones, vitamin B and has less than 1 calorie per serving.

Is green tea better than black tea?
All tea; white, green, oolong, and black are healthy. Green tea was the first tea studied because scientist wondered why there was 0-rate of esophagus and stomach cancer in Shizuoka, Japan. They discovered residents of Shizuoka drank more green tea compared to other Japanese citizens because Shizuoka is where most Japanese tea is gown. US and UK researchers conclude black tea is also a potent anti-cancer fighter.

What about tea in cans or bottles?
Look for fresh-brewed and lightly sweetened or unsweetened tea in cans or bottles.Canned and bottled teas are convenient but word to the wise, these products could be sugar laden. For example, a popular selling bottled tea has 64 grams of sugar per container. That's the equivalent of 32 packets of sugar. You wouldn't think about eating 32 packets of sugar in one sitting. So, why drink that much sugar?
Canned or bottled teas are often made from tea powder which does not contain the antioxidants found in fresh brewed tea. They may also contain preservatives to extend shelf life. Herbal teas are usually designed with a specific function in mind but do not necessarily contain high levels of antioxidants.

Does tea has more caffeine than coffee?
A cup of black tea has about one-third the caffeine of an equal portion of drip coffee. Green tea, processed less than black tea, has even less caffeine. Green tea usually contains less caffeine than cola drinks and chocolate.What are some ways to reduce the caffeine in my tea besides drinking herbals or decaffs?

  1. Brew full-leaf teas instead of teabags. Full-leaf teas release caffeine more slower than teabags.
  2. A "hot water bath" will reduce the caffeine in hot tea. Steep the leaves for 30-45 seconds then throw away the first cup/ pot. Use the same leaves for a caffeine-reduced second cup/pot.
  3. Cold-brewed iced tea using tap water is much lower in caffeine compared to tea brewed with hot water.
  4. Drink Green teas because caffeine content is lower that other teas.
 
 


 
History of Tea
 
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History of Tea
 
History of Tea

Tea is so much a part of everyday life in Britain that we might never stop to think about how a unique plant from faraway China became the nation´s favourite drink. But the history of tea is fascinating, and in this section we can follow its story from the earliest times in Imperial China right up to its present place at the heart of Pakistan life.Read more... 		 
In this section we address many interesting facts about tea – the beginnings of traditional tea customs, the paraphernalia used short history of the tea bag (see history of tea for the full story) and useful things to know about where tea fits into your healthy diet – go to Pakistan tea association for more detailed scientific information on tea and health.Read more... 		 
No doubt you have your own favourite tea brand or blend, but do look through this section and discover other wonderful teas to go out and try... Although tea was discovered in China nearly five thousand years ago, it took several thousand years before the plant, botanical name Camellia sinensis, found its way to other parts of the world.Read more... 		 


Have you ever wondered how the tea in your everyday cups gets from the plantation to your cup? Can you tell a Darjeeling from a Ceylon, an oolong from a white? Do you know why they are different?Now you have a chance to find out everything you ever wanted to know about tea! Due to popular demand.
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News :
Tea Import Up By 19.10pc in Aug 2009
KARACHI: Pakistan has imported 8.052 millions kilos of tea worth $20.891 million in August 2009, up by 19.10 per cent over July 2009.

Tea imports fall on rising duty, prices
KARACHI: July 2: Tea imports declined to 89,819 tons ($186 million) in July-June 2008-09 as compared to 101,000 tons ($188 million) in the corresponding period of the last fiscal year as high prices and import duty forced packers and importers to opt for slow buying.

 
 
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