Chai Tea Loose
Chai Tea Loose
Have you tried a cup of green tea yet? If you have, you are one of a growing number of people who are catching on to a growing trend. These days, the green tea wave is one of the strongest tendencies among the growing number of people who want to live healthily.
Green tea is increasingly lauded for its claimed health benefits, ranging from promoting mental clarity to preventing several types of cancer, or even prolonging life. That's why a lot of health-conscious individuals have made green tea a part of their daily diet, some having made a complete switch from coffee to the green brew.
Behind the health claims lie the green beverage's high content of antioxidants, substances that protect the cells of the body and strengthen the immune system. While several foods can claim to contain antioxidants, the tea plant has its own brand, called epogallocatechin gallate, or EGCG.
In laboratory tests, EGCG displays extremely strong antioxidant qualities, and is several hundred times stronger than more famous substances such as vitamin E and vitamin C. Green tea contains more EGCG than black teas, as up to thirty percent of the dry weight of the tea is pure antioxidant healthiness.
But the next health wave is already gathering momentum, and this time it's white. White tea is measured to have an antioxidant content up to three times greater that green tea. In addition, white tea lacks the vegetal, «grassy» taste that characterizes green tea.
There are two main reasons why white tea has such a high concentration of antioxidants. First, it is only minimally processed after the harvest. Green tea, by contrast, is slightly oxidized («fermented») and then pan-fried or steamed to halt the oxidation process. White tea is not oxidized at all, which means that the antioxidants are intact when the tea ships.
Second, because white tea is harvested only during a few days very early in the spring, the leaves are very young. In fact, they are still buds, which means that the antioxidants that have been generated in the leaves throughout the winter are at their highest concentration.
Unlike animals, plants don't have an active immune system, and must depend on various chemicals to fight decay of their cells. The antioxidants are vital in that regard, and in white tea, they are concentrated more than in any other natural product.
When brewed, white tea takes on a pale, golden hue. The aroma is mild and fresh, and the flavor is subtle, fresh, and almost flowery. Many who have tried green tea are surprised to find that this even healthier tea does not have the same leafy flavor.
White tea comes in several varieties, but the most exclusive ones consist entirely of very young, tightly rolled buds covered in the fine, white down that gives the tea its name.
White tea is usually sold only in loose leaves, and is more expensive than green tea. This is due to the rarity of the tea - only a tiny amount of this luxurious product is manufactured each year. But unlike most other luxuries, white tea is expressly good for you. So good, in fact, that you'd be hard pressed to find a healthier beverage anywhere.
Trey Winston is a journalist, a long-time tea connoisseur, and the founder of White Tea Central, a website focused exclusively on the new white tea wave that's set to wash over the world.
To learn more about how the the healthiest brew in the world can work its magic on you too, visit White Tea Central.
Wake up and Taste the Tea with Tea Expert Tracy Stern
 |
 Coffee Bean Direct Spiced Chai Loose Leaf Tea 2 Pound Bag  US $22.30
|
 Indian Mocha Chai Loose Leaf Tea 1 4 lb US $.99
|
 Sunset Chai Rooibos Premium Loose Leaf Tea by Sochi US $57.12
|
 Red Bush Chai Loose Leaf Rooibos Red Tea 3oz 6oz US $10.95
|
 Mandarin Chai Anise Org Loose Leaf Tea Sample US $2.50
|
 Cochin Masala Chai Loose Leaf Tea 1 4 lb US $6.49
|
 Jade Chai Premium Loose Leaf Green Tea by Sochi US $8.40
|
 Kama Sutra Chai Loose Leaf Tea 1 4 lb US $6.49
|
 Indian Spiced Chai Loose Leaf Tea 1 2 lb US $11.99
|
 DE CAF VANILLA BEAN CHAI BENGAL LOOSE LEAF ORGANIC TEA US $13.30
|
 Rooibos Masala Chai Loose Leaf Tea 1 4 lb US $6.49
|
 Vanilla Chai Loose Leaf Tea 1 4 lb US $6.49
|
 Novus Loose Tea 50 Sachets 14 Kinds Option See Details US $22.99
|
 CHAI MASALA ORGANIC GINGER CARDAMOM VANILLA TEA LOOSE US $28.50
|
 HOLY BASIL CHAI ORGANIC LOOSE LEAF TEA CINNAMON GINGER US $11.40
|
 Decaf Chai Loose Leaf Tea 1 oz US $2.75
|
 Chai Spice Yerba Mate Tea Loose Leaf 3oz 6oz US $6.95
|
 Indian Spiced Chai Loose Leaf Tea 1 lb US $18.49
|
 Rooibos Chai Loose Leaf Tea 1 oz US $2.50
|
 Green Chai Loose Tea ORGANIC 4oz Over 30 teas in our huge Tea Shop US $6.70
|
| Powered by phpBay Pro |
 |
Japanese Assorted Blue and White Teacup Gift Set with Four Assorted Designs Sale Price: $28.95  |
|
This beautiful teacup set comes packaged in a gift box ready for giving. The assorted designs are tied together nicely with its tranquil deep blue color. Made in Japan. |
 |
Japanese Stoneware Tea Set Gift Set with Tea Pot and Four Cups, Brown Crackle Sale Price: $52.50 |
|
Historians can trace the presence of tea in Japan back to the 9th century. Formal ceremonies have been built around the preparation of tea in Japan, and the artistry behind the accessories used for tea is taken very seriously... |
 |
Good Earth Original Sweet & Spicy Caffeine Free Tea Bags, Net Wt 1.4 Oz 18-Count, Boxes (Pack of 6) List Price: $26.99 Sale Price: $18.72 |
|
Good Earth's Decaffeinated Green Tea is made by a natural CO2 process to retain its antioxidants. Antioxidants destroy free radicals, which are molecules that cause adverse conditions in the body. A blend of the first tender flavorful Tea leaves of Spring and Lemon Grass with other Natural Flavors for delicious taste... |
 |
Rishi Tea Organic Jasmine Pearl Loose Leaf Tea, 2.99-Ounce Tin (Pack of 2) List Price: $33.00 Sale Price: $28.00 |
|
Garden direct teas and artisan blends. The most sought-after grade of jasmine green tea. USDA organic. Certified kosher. Certified Organic by QAI. Who is Rishi? Our mission is to import artisan teas direct from the garden to you... |