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Product DescriptionPackaged in an exotic hand-made dark mahogany bamboo case, this Flowering Gift Set holds a bin of Numi’s Bouquet Flowering Tea that is filled with bouquets of tea leaves and Numi’s Teahouse glass teapot (420 ml. ) through which to observe the blooming tea petals. Amazon. com has certified this product’s packaging is Frustration-Free. A Frustration-Free Package is simple-to-open and comes without excess packaging materials such as hard plastic “clamshell” casi. . . More >>
Numi’s Bouquet Bamboo Gift Set with Clear Teapot and Nine Flowering Teas

Jasmine teas are usually made using Green tea as a base, to which the flowers are added. The floral aroma of a excellent quality variety is exquisite and as you drink the pale yellow, nearly colourless brew, you can just lose yourself in a timeless bubble. This is quite often the most appealing Chinese tea to those of you who are traditional Indian Black tea drinkers. The taste is a subtle sweetness with a persistent floral aftertaste and the aroma is gorgeous. Loose leaf Jasmine is the best. The leaves are an art form in themselves; the makers will twist, curl, roll or even tie the leaves together in a small bunch. In China, tea drinking is done with all of the senses, not just taste, which is why the producers go to such extraordinary lengths.
The very best Jasmine teas are made using leaves that are picked between the middle of March and the end of May and combined with blossom that is picked exclusively during May as that is the time when they are at their most fragrant. Traditional production methods involve layering the leaves and the blossoms so that the flavour and aroma permeates the leaves. Nowadays, the blossoms are usually placed in a stream of hot air to extract the essential taste; the aromatic hot air is then passes through and over the leaves in order to give an intense flavour. The blossoms are then simply added as decoration.
Jasmine tea has been documented for over 800 years and in common with most tea types, has its origins in China. How it was invented is not known, it may have been by accident or design. Unlike most of the other tea types, I have not come across any legends that clarify why and how it was made – I am sure there must be some out there!
Since it is normally based on Green tea, Jasmine tea has much the same health benefits as the latter. Green tea is claimed to be excellent for digestion, your heart and even halitosis! The best documented benefit but, is against cancer. It has high levels of antioxidants such as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). This is one of a group of chemicals called flavonoids which are known to ruin the reactive molecules called free radicals (oxidants) that are made in the body. These oxidants are implicated in the formation of cancer and with heart attacks so Jasmine tea is a pleasant way to help your body deal with these. It is not a magic cure-all as some tea sellers would have you believe but when included as part of a healthy lifestyle, it may help. Judging by the research, which really needs to be more extensive and controlled in order to be clinically reliable in my opinion, it is not going to hinder. So for those who are not keen on the sometimes ‘grassy’ taste of green tea, jasmine is a potentially healthy and tastier alternative.
Here in the west, many other flavoured teas have been developed, for example mint tea. These are not authentically Chinese and often disguise the fact that the tea is stale. That is fine if you are not serious about tea but to experience this beverage in its full glory, buy it loose, fresh and unadulterated. It can be hard to find top quality brands if you live outside of a huge city, but that is where the internet comes in. There are many retailers of this wonderful product online, but choose carefully. Pure, loose and organic is the best but not the cheapest. If you do buy the cheapest that you find, you really will be missing out.

Jasmine teas are usually made using Green tea as a base, to which the flowers are added. The floral aroma of a excellent quality variety is exquisite and as you drink the pale yellow, nearly colourless brew, you can just lose yourself in a timeless bubble. This is quite often the most appealing Chinese tea to those of you who are traditional Indian Black tea drinkers. The taste is a subtle sweetness with a persistent floral aftertaste and the aroma is gorgeous. Loose leaf Jasmine is the best. The leaves are an art form in themselves; the makers will twist, curl, roll or even tie the leaves together in a small bunch. In China, tea drinking is done with all of the senses, not just taste, which is why the producers go to such extraordinary lengths.
The very best Jasmine teas are made using leaves that are picked between the middle of March and the end of May and combined with blossom that is picked exclusively during May as that is the time when they are at their most fragrant. Traditional production methods involve layering the leaves and the blossoms so that the flavour and aroma permeates the leaves. Nowadays, the blossoms are usually placed in a stream of hot air to extract the essential taste; the aromatic hot air is then passes through and over the leaves in order to give an intense flavour. The blossoms are then simply added as decoration.
Jasmine tea has been documented for over 800 years and in common with most tea types, has its origins in China. How it was invented is not known, it may have been by accident or design. Unlike most of the other tea types, I have not come across any legends that clarify why and how it was made – I am sure there must be some out there!
Since it is normally based on Green tea, Jasmine tea has much the same health benefits as the latter. Green tea is claimed to be excellent for digestion, your heart and even halitosis! The best documented benefit but, is against cancer. It has high levels of antioxidants such as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG). This is one of a group of chemicals called flavonoids which are known to ruin the reactive molecules called free radicals (oxidants) that are made in the body. These oxidants are implicated in the formation of cancer and with heart attacks so Jasmine tea is a pleasant way to help your body deal with these. It is not a magic cure-all as some tea sellers would have you believe but when included as part of a healthy lifestyle, it may help. Judging by the research, which really needs to be more extensive and controlled in order to be clinically reliable in my opinion, it is not going to hinder. So for those who are not keen on the sometimes ‘grassy’ taste of green tea, jasmine is a potentially healthy and tastier alternative.
Here in the west, many other flavoured teas have been developed, for example mint tea. These are not authentically Chinese and often disguise the fact that the tea is stale. That is fine if you are not serious about tea but to experience this beverage in its full glory, buy it loose, fresh and unadulterated. It can be hard to find top quality brands if you live outside of a huge city, but that is where the internet comes in. There are many retailers of this wonderful product online, but choose carefully. Pure, loose and organic is the best but not the cheapest. If you do buy the cheapest that you find, you really will be missing out.

Product DescriptionThis 3-tea sampler set features the following teas: Genmaicha Loose Leaf Tea – Chic and refined, a Japanese green tea with roasted and popped rice; Moroccan Mist Loose Leaf Tea – A refreshing burst of mint adds a cool note to this healthy green tea; Green Chai Loose Leaf Tea – Healthful and fragrant, a combination of green tea and select spices. . . . More >>
Green Teas – Loose Leaf Tea Sampler Set

Chinese herbal teas are considered to be part of the sum total of Chinese medical theory and practice, referred to as Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM.   Unlike the West, where scientific investigation produced a powerful body of knowledge and careful correlation of theory and fact, TCM is a loose collection of accumulated and practical lore considered proven by the test of time. In this body of knowledge, theory starts with thoughts of “chi’ and “yin and yang. ”  The practical application of medical treatment is based on the observations of my healers over the course of centuries.   The application of TCM and Chinese herbal teas, while not offering the detail of scientific studies, is most assuredly based on long histories of successful treatments. For the Chinese, tea from the leaves of the Camilla Sinsensis tree is a unique and perfect drink that slakes the thirst and eases the minor sufferings of the body.   There are entire books of poetry dedicated to the varieties of green tea and its cousins, black tea and oolong tea!  Chinese herbal teas, but, are placed nearly entirely in the “medical” category. In TCM, the use of herbs is highly complex.   There are numerous annals, books, compendiums and pharmacopoeia (encyclopedia’s of medicines), some of them going back to the 1st century A. D. , and several still used today by TCM practitioners!  The use of Chinese herbal teas is divided into “superior” materials, tonics and boosters that must not be used for prolonged periods, and a third category for small doses of very specific treatments. The “superior” medicinal Chinese herbal teas have multiple uses and are primarily used to maintain the spiritual balance of the body, which strongly reflects the frugality of the Chinese village culture. Chinese herbal teas are usually blends of many different herbs and other materials customized to the needs of the individual patient.   The lore of Chinese herbology dictates that prescriptions be combined to manage the Four Natures, the Five Tastes, and the Meridians.   The Four Natures refer to the balance of yin and yang, and range from cold (extreme yin), cool (yin), warm (yang), and hot (extreme yang). The Five Tastes are the signal flavors of the Chinese herbal teas and other medicines.   They include pungent, sweet, salty, bitter, and sour.   Each flavor is connected to medical action, and the healer ensures that the action is applied by manipulating the flavor of the herbal blend.   The Meridians refer to the organs or zone of the patient that are targeted by the treatment. When working with such a wide range of materials, practitioners of TCM and Chinese herbology often find themselves dealing with toxic substances.   Experienced and expert healers will carefully cancel out this effect with counteractive ingredients in Chinese herbal teas. Less knowledgeable practitioners are at risk of perilous errors when working with these materials, and like healers everywhere they bear the responsibility to follow the Hippocratic Oath, and “do no harm. ” While Chinese villagers often blend herbs into their teas for the pleasure of the many wonderful flavors they offer (especially ginseng), the role of Chinese herbal teas is primarily medical.   The place of green tea, of course, is atop a pedestal of exalted and passionate devotion! To Buy or Try a Sample Please Go To – http://www. redleaftea. com/