Archive for April, 2007

I hope this turn out to be true. I know a lot people with rheumatoid arthritis problems.
Source: http://www.spiritindia.com/health-care-news-articles-8949.html
A new study from the University of Michigan Health System suggests that a compound in green tea may provide therapeutic benefits to people with rheumatoid arthritis.
The study, presented April 29 at the Experimental Biology 2007 in Washington, D.C., […]

Ingredients 

Sweet Osmanthus 1 teaspoonful
Rose 6 buds
Apple 1 teaspoonful

Increases blood cells and gives rosy, healthy complexion. Regulates menstruation.

Ingredients 

Rose 10 buds
Rosemary 1 teaspoonful
Licorice root 3 slices

Improves memory. Gives rosy, healthy complexion. Removes wind in the stomach and bowels. Help to reduce weight.

Ingredients 

Rose 1 teaspoonful
Jasmine 1 teaspoonful
Apple 1 teaspoonful

Reduces giddiness. Improves blood circulation. Regulates menstruation. Improves skin texture.

Ingredients 

Lavender […]

Honey Jasmine Tea

Ingredients 

300 ml brewed Jasmine Tea
3 teaspoons of honey
Ice cubes (1/3 of the cocktail shaker/glass)

Preparation

Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker
Shake vigorously for about 30 seconds
Pour mixture into drinking glasses and serve

 

Rose Oolong Tea

Ingredients 

300 ml brewed Rose Oolong Tea/Oolong Tea with some rose buds
3 teaspoons of honey
Ice cubes (1/3 of the cocktail shaker/glass)

Preparation

Pour all […]

I find this new research rather interesting using quantum mechanics to find out why green tea is good for you.
Source: Chemistry World
Àngels González-Lafont and colleagues at the Autonomous University of Barcelona in Spain have modelled the chemical reaction that allows green tea catechins to zap antioxidants (“Tunneling in Green Tea: Understanding the Antioxidant Activity of Catechol-Containing […]

I always thought gingko helps Alzheimer patients. But this report from BBC News.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4261558.stm
An ingredient of green tea may help to protect the brain against the ravages of Alzheimer’s disease, research in the US suggests.
University of South Florida scientists found the component prevented Alzheimer’s-like damage in the brains of mice bred to develop symptoms.
The component […]

Tea is good, tea is bad?…we hear it everyday.
Source: http://news.scotsman.com/
TWO cups of a tea day may slash the risk of skin cancer, according to new research.
Scientists found that tea-drinkers were at least 65 per cent less likely to get certain types of tumour.

My lovely green tea sample are here…in lovely japanese canister as well…various type of tea from genmaicha, sencha and houjicha. I have another 4 different family Japanese green tea to taste as well.. I need to find a day to do it. I am think this Saturday or Sunday so I can have a day just […]

Honey Orchid Dan Cong Oolong Tea, 2 different photos with different lightings..I suck at taking photograph.Â
Quick Tasting note: honey-peachy flavor, sweet, orchid? floral fragrance.. 

I always love this tea. The recipe is below. Because I was busy, so I used a teaball to brew my black tea. I also brew the rose tea together. Once ready I pour in some milk. This is a speedy way to brew this tea. But the best way is to brew your black tea first. […]

You can read the full article here.
Below are the final point of the report…
Point Of Interest
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In many countries such as India, China, and Japan, green tea is regarded as healthful with the potential to prevent certain illnesses. Seemingly, rheumatoid arthritis in these countries exists at a much lower rate than elsewhere around the world and […]

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