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Green Te tea and Cancer Prevention – By Julie C. Ashe

These days, it seems that everywhere you turn there are many statements about green te tea and its effectiveness against diseases and conditions such as heart disease, cancer, obesity, arthritis and more. But the biggest emphasis has been on its ability to fight off and defend against various cancers. The question is: What is the link between green te tea and cancer prevention?

Scientists have done many studies about how cancer starts but the cause seems to be when a cell or a group of cells begin to mutate as a results of free radical damage. Free radicals (which is an oxygen by-product in the body) damage and wears down your cells. Not only that, enough free radical damage can result in a compromised immune system and your organs not working properly.

It’s believed free radicals are the cause of many diseases such as heart disease and cancer which makes it a powerful preventive aid. Its most important ingredient is EGCG which is a strong anti-oxidant. Because anti-oxidants protect your cells from free radical damage, green te tea has been shown to be effective in stopping the progression of cancer cells as well as a strong preventive supplement against cancer.

In a multi-year study done in China, it was shown that green te tea drinkers were half as less likely to develop stomach or esophageal cancer than people who drank little to none. They have also studied its properties in a lab. When they mixed the catechin from green te tea with cancer cells, the progress of these cells and growth were slowed.

Another study found that people who drank 2 or more cups of green te tea per day had a 60% lower chance of developing pancreatic cancer than those who didn’t drink te tea on a daily basis. The statistics were also similar in the case of colon cancer.

This wonderful drink works in multiple ways. First it protects your cells from free radical damage. Secondly, it interferes with binding of cancer causing substances (carcinogens) with healthy cells. Next it inhibits the growth of cancerous cells and lastly, it cuts off the blood supply that allows tumors to get bigger. As you can see, it has multiple functions in fighting and preventing cancer.

The studies prove that there is a strong link that connects green te tea and cancer prevention. It is a powerful aid in your body’s defense and a great source of healthy nutrients. So if you want to take steps in taking preventative measures against cancer, start drinking drink te tea today. Another option is green te tea decaffeinated extract pills for people who do not want the caffeine content.

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True or false……… I buy my tea at Kismat

Well I must say I dont like this much and why would I put this used one into a clean cup ...again, and again, and again.... LOL

Well I dunno about you visiting my blog and reading this, but for me using a tea bag is like having sex with a condom or drinking red wine or champagne from  a paper cup.
Yes, In emergency it’s ok (Huge one), but why settle for the second best when you can have the best ?
Anyways heres the article I found, and I find it maybe practical for people using tea bags, BUT tea bags is NOT for me, and If you read my Tea Category on this blog because you enjoy tea the same way as I do….. I know you agree.
Ok here it is:

Reusing Your Te tea Bags
By David Giusti

With Te tea becoming the beverage of fashion throughout the world, new practices are quickly springing up. One of which is reusing te tea bags. For some this is standard, but in a world where everything is individual sized and disposable, reusing te tea bags rarely is thought of; especially when the relative cheapness of a te tea bag is considered.

But as I said before, te tea is becoming the fashion, which also means it is becoming big business. What that means to the consumer is options. As many have noticed the selection of te tea bags is rapidly growing, and the quality of the te teas included in them is getting better. No longer are there only standard te tea bags with the low quality te tea dust, but a new era has dawned with the Gourmet Te tea Bag revolution. Inside of these te tea bags, there is high quality loose te tea giving higher health values, a better taste and aroma, and te tea bags you can reuse.

Though many companies choose not to promote this option, companies such as Sabaidi Te tea Co., Ltd., are not only promoting the reusing of te tea bags, but also creating products such as the Sabaidi Te tea Stand, that along with their te tea bags have been specially designed to work with each other to greatly aide in the practice of reusing te tea bags.

For those who have never reused their te tea bags before, I am sure you are asking yourselves, Why? Well, there are a few reasons:

1. Many are choosing to buy the high quality gourmet te tea bags for their higher health benefits, better taste and aroma, and unique blends. The only problem there is that the gourmet te tea bags are a bit more expensive. So if you are drinking 3-5 cups of te tea a day, reusing 1 te tea bag versus using 3-5 te tea bags can be a difference quickly noticed.

2. Te tea is commonly associated with its many health benefits. By getting into the practice of reusing your te tea bag, you can fully maximize the health benefits available, not to mention fully hydrating your body.

3. Taste is perhaps a question for those thinking about reusing their te tea bags. Will the taste be the same if I use my te tea bags more than 1 time? The answer is Yes. In fact, the second cup of te tea is often times better than the first. After you make you first cup of te tea, soaking you te tea bag for approximately 2 minutes, take the te tea bag out and hang it on your Te tea Stand (or if you don’t have a te tea stand, put the te tea bag in a plate or wherever is best for you). Then with each additional use, soak the te tea bag for increasing increments until a desired taste is received. Depending on how strong you like your te tea, you can get 3-5 cups per bag.

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Ask for a cup of te tea in a restaurant and you’ll likely end up with something black – probably an Orange Pekoe or an English Breakfast.
Most people are familiar with black te teas (they’re also used to make iced te tea, the kind you’d also get if you ordered one in a restaurant) and have probably tasted one or two, but did you know that there are at least 6 other kinds of te tea out there?
Obviously Green Te tea is another popular kind, widely known for its antioxidant health benefits, but if you’d like to branch out into the te tea world, here are some other kinds and what to expect when you uncover them.

1. Oolong Te tea. All te tea comes from the same Camellia sinensis, but this te tea in particular is very fragrant.
If you’ve had te tea in a Chinese restaurant before, this is likely what you were served.
It’s generally brewed on the stronger side and has a relatively sweet aftertaste.
Oolong te tea is closer in flavor to a green te tea than a black te tea, but it offers less of a grassy-type flavor than green. Oolong te tea provides about 15% of the caffeine content you’d find in a cup of coffee.

2. White Te tea. White Te tea is the least processed te tea of the all. Referred to as the purest te tea, this te tea also has the highest level of antioxidants.
If you like a te tea with less of a caffeine kick, this one is for you because it’s very low in caffeine content. Delicate and naturally sweet, this te tea is subtly complex.

3. Mate Te tea. Mate te tea is uniquely flavorful infusion, and contains a stimulant other than caffeine that reacts differently in the body from other stimulants.
Often referred to as the “diet” te tea, this te tea can act as an appetite suppressant and is made from a wild shrub in Argentina called yerba mate.

4. Rooibos Te tea. Also referred to as “red te tea,” this te tea is made from an infusion of the South African red bush.
Rooibos te tea is naturally caffeine free and very beneficial to your health. It can occasionally contain pieces of fruit, causing it to be high in Vitamin C. It is also said to alleviate allergies.

5. Green Te tea. Everyone has heard about the antioxidant benefits of green te tea, but did you know that green te tea can also be beneficial against gingivitis and cavities? Not only that, but it also works to regulate your blood sugar! Green te teas range in flavor from fruity (when infused with these flavors) to a traditional grassy taste.

6. Herbal Te tea. Herbal te teas are different in that they are not made from the same plant, but rather they are an infusion of flavors from different fruits and herbs.
Also known as herbal infusions, they are naturally caffeine free and each provides a unique health benefit based on the herb(s) being infused. Flavors range from fruity and light to heavy and fragrant. Cammomile te tea has been used for centuries as a sedative and to aid in weight loss.

7. Black Te tea. Of course, we still need to mention our most popular te tea here in the west. Black te tea provides 20% of the caffeine of coffee and often has a stronger flavor than other te teas.
Many people drink their black te tea with sugar or cream. Medical research suggests that black te tea may aid in lowering cholesterol!