Drink to Longevi-TEA

If the only "tea" you ever drink is iced and from Long Island, the Mad Hatter ought to pour some sense into your empty little cup. Let's sit down, sip up, and chat about the health benefits of the real deal: the beverage that has warmed and soothed the mind, body and spirit for tea-ons--I mean eons.

Laura C. Martin, author of the 2007 book Tea, reports that the eponymous leaves originated from the evergreen shrub Camellia sinensis, which dates back to the Paleolithic period--literally, half a million years ago.

For the past 4,000 years or so, tea has been the favorite drink of everyone from Asian emperors, to the Queen of England, to the literary greats like Charles Dickens, who said, "My dear, if you could give me a cup of tea to clear my muddle of a head I should better understand your affairs."

Indeed, there's no problem a hot cup of tea cannot solve--a stressful day at work, a sour tummy, common cough and cold, or a case of the blues. Fresh-brewed iced tea can melt frustrations and save you the sweat and slog of a summer afternoon.

Here's a quote from former British Prime Minister William Gladstone: "If you are cold, tea will warm you. If you are too heated, it will cool you. If you are depressed, it will cheer you. If you are excited, it will calm you." Gladstone lived from 1809-1898. It's obvious what may have kept him alive and well!

Recent scientific research revealed that tea:

- Contains flavonoids, which are full of antioxidants that prevent illness: they may reduce cardiovascular disease, heart attacks, and stroke

- Contains polyphenols, which protect the body from free-radical damage and help prevent certain cancers

- May help improve memory

- May help promote weight loss and increase energy by revving up the metabolism, helping drinkers to burn up to 80 extra calories by drinking 5 cups of green tea per day

- Improves overall dental health. The tea plant grows in fluoride-rich soil, which builds up in its leaves, and thus, winds up in your cup! Tea also includes tannins that fight bacteria in the mouth and therefore, strengthen the teeth. Normally we think of tannins as the substances in grape seeds that provide the characteristic flavors of wine, but they're also the key to tasty tea

- Has less caffeine than coffee and is a great remedy for morning fog-brain without the java jolt. Chamomile blends are ideal for anxiety control and relaxation

Tavalon Tea, the selected purveyor of LeTrain Bleu in New York City, is our selection to represent the super-healthy hot beverage. Tavalon offers slimming, energizing, enlightening, anti-aging, and calming blends. Here's a few of their assorted types:

Black ginger tea is great for the digestive system and will help increase circulation.

Purity tea contains peppermint leaves, which make this detoxifying blend a perfect remedy for nausea.

With Pom-Green tea, you'll reap the benefits of double antioxidants from pomegranate and green tea leaves.

White Blueberry is ultra healthy, especially since blueberries are known as a super brain food that aids in cancer prevention.

Cupid's Arrow, one of Tavalon's many one-of-a-kind blends, is chocolate flavored black tea with rose petals and strawberry bits--a natural aphrodisiac that'll be sure to lift your spirits!

With lemongrass and peppermint, the MoTEAjo cocktail will certainly give you the zing you need to get through the day.

There's a ton of other low-caffeine and herbal options from India, Taiwan, China, and other global hot spots of tea.

Don't forget: Behind the Burner members will ALWAYS receive a discount at Tavalon Tea, and can find tea accessories such as their unique teakettles, innovative and contemporary teacups, tea filters and tea presses on their site. You can purchase gift sets and become a member of their Tea of the Month Club, too.

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tea leaves

tea loves

loves tea

lives tea

leaves tea?
never.

~Uniek Swain


— Written by Danielle Travali

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