Date : 12 . 03. 2008
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Tea is one of the most widely-consumed beverages in the world. It has a cooling, slightly bitter, astringent flavor. It has almost no carbohydrates, fat, or protein. Tea is a natural source of the amino acid theanine, methylxanthines such as caffeine and theobromine, and polyphenolic antioxidant catechins.
Date : 11 . 03. 2008
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Generally, you'll need to drink three to four cups of tea a day for a medicinal effect. Three or more cups of green tea per day are what's consumed by the average citizen in Japan, where the overall cancer rate is much lower than here in the U.S.
Date : 11 . 03. 2008
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By contrast, tea is known for its abilities to fight both cancer and heart disease. There are two types of teas, black and green, which are essentially the same plant, Camellia sinensis. The difference is that black tea leaves are fermented; green are not.
Date : 11 . 03. 2008
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For many of us, coffee is the favorite way to jumpstart the day. However, if you are addicted to your morning cup of joe, take this into consideration: Coffee has no medicinal purposes whatsoever! On the other hand, if you switch to tea, you might be doing yourself—and your health—a huge favor.
Date : 11 . 03. 2008
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The history of tea began thousands of years ago when Emperor Shen Nung discovered tea in 2700 B.C.
Date : 11 . 03. 2008
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Tea is known for its abilities to fight both cancer and heart disease.
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