Tea is one of the most consumed beverages around the world. In addition to boosting energy and alertness, tea has anti-oxidants and other health benefits. Our first Cafe@Home of 2023 is here to explore how tea could be helpful in creating a healthy you. Grab a cup of your favorite tea and come learn how tea can be a part of your healthy new year.
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Tea is known to have a high level of antioxidants. These antioxidants work to counteract free radicals in the body. This may help the body to slow the process of aging, fight heart disease, and even fight cancer. In addition, antioxidants might even help boost the immune system and fight inflammation.
In addition to antioxidants, tea contains the amino acid theanine. Theanine is generally believed to support relaxation and cognitive function. This may help to reduce stress and improve mental health. It may also help prevent Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Green tea is high in flavonoids, which help lower bad cholesterol and reduce blood clots. Green tea may also help lower blood pressure and triglycerides.
Oolong tea is high in polyphenols which are linked to the prevention of cancer growth, a decrease in the risk of type 2 diabetes, and a lessening of inflammation.
Herbal teas and tisanes have numerous benefits as well. Each herb brings its own set of unique benefits.
Peppermint - Good for digestive issues, peppermint herbal tea can help to soothe an upset stomach, help relieve constipation and IBS, lessen the effects of motion sickness, and even help relieve migraines and tension headaches.
Ginger - Try ginger tea for indigestion, morning sickness, and osteoarthritis pain.
Chamomile - A cup of chamomile tea can help with relaxation and insomnia, can reduce stress and anxiety, and may even help reduce muscle spasms and menstrual pain.
Hibiscus - Drinking hibiscus teas may help prevent kidney stones, improve liver function, lower blood pressure, and relieve cravings for sweets.
Rooibos - African 'Red Bush' Rooibos tea may improve circulation, lower blood pressure and bad cholesterol, and provide allergy relief.
Other Benefits
Scientific studies are being conducted all the time and new benefits are constantly being added to the list of what tea can possibly help with.
Caution
As with everything, drink tea in moderation. Though tea may be packed with healthy benefits, certain tea preparations may reduce those benefits and possibly even be bad for you. Sugary tea drinks like bubble teas and lattes may be more trouble than they're worth. Trendy detox and weight loss teas could include dangerous levels of other substances which may be harmful. Finally, be sure to watch out for allergens in herbal teas and tisanes. Read the ingredients to ensure you avoid anything like flowers, fruits, herbs, and spices you might have a reaction to.
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There are many types of tea, and choosing what is right for you might take a few tries. However, when you know the different types of tea and their benefits, it can help you to narrow your choices. The different types of tea include black, green, white, oolong, herbal, and tisane.
Grinding your beans just prior to brewing results in a much stronger and fresher flavor. The type of grind you use should correspond to the way you brew your coffee. You should use the finest grind possible for your brew method without going too fine.
Choosing a fresh-roasted gourmet coffee is only half the battle when making a superior cup. The brewing method you use can be just as important.
The toddy maker uses an unusual cold-brewing method that creates a coffee concentrate. This concentrate is then mixed with hot water to make coffee.
The concentrate can be stored in a refrigerator and used to make one cup at a time if you so desire. This method makes for extremely low-acid coffee, which is recommended for coffee drinkers with stomach conditions.
How you store your freshly roasted coffee can mean the difference between a deliciously brewed cup with amazing flavor and a bland cup that just doesn't satisfy. Keep your home-brewed coffee tasting as fresh as when it first arrived on your doorstep with the proper storage solution.
Once coffee beans are roasted, their freshness immediately begins to decline. If the beans are also ground, the freshness degrades even faster. Air, light, and moisture work to make your coffee taste weak and flavorless. To keep your coffee as fresh as possible, consider keeping it in a coffee vault to retain that delicious coffee taste.
There are many misconceptions about the best way to store and maintain roasted coffee.
