Jun 16 2008
Daily Dose - Tea
Today marks the end of my daily dose series for now. A daily habit of mine is tea drinking. Not only do I drink black tea but I alternate between white tea, green tea and oolong (or Wulong) tea.
All have health benefits that can include antioxidants as well as metabolism boosting properties. Tea has less caffeine than coffee and can add health and longevity to your life. I drink tea with or after meals to aid in digestion and alternate the types of tea I drink. I opt for organic teas whenever possible and my current favourite is white tea which can help prevent cavities as well as has benefits that include antibacterial. At the first sign of a sore throat, we’re drinking white tea here as it can kill strep and staph infections.
To make a great pot of tea, warm the teapot with hot water and put in fresh tea bags each time. Let the tea steep for just a few minutes otherwise the tea gets over steeped and tannins are released that make it taste bitter. When you have leftover tea, use it in your cooking and in your plants. Tea makes a great soup base as well as a base for gravy and the health benefits are numerous!
