We love tea for many reasons. It tastes great and can energize or calm. Tea is one of nature’s most versatile products – not only can you drink it but you can use it to help heal, refresh and pamper the body. One unique way to take advantage of tea’s natural soothing qualities is to use tea bags as eye pillows – this can help reduce tired and puffy eyes. You can either use a tea bag or make your own eye pillow from loose tea and a paper tea filter. This may sound a bit alternative, but once you try it you might be hooked. It’s like a mini spa in a bag. (more…)
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Milk in Tea: A Bum Steer?
I’m a tea drinker who enjoys tea with a little bit of milk. Not only does it add a nice creamy texture to the tea, it also seems to take the bitter edge off, even without adding any sugar. And I’m certainly not alone – by one estimate, 98% of British tea drinkers top off with the white stuff. (more…)
Exploring the Health Benefits of Green Tea
Green tea, which has been consumed for more than 4,000 years, has been the focus of many health claims. The earliest recorded book extolling the virtues of green tea is the Kissa Yojoki (Book of Tea), which was published in 1191 by a Zen priest, Eisai. The first sentence of the book goes like this: “Tea is the ultimate mental and medical remedy and has the ability to make one’s life more full and complete.” (more…)





