Herb & Tea Store

Unlike coffee, all tea is actually healthy to drink in varying degrees and ways.  In general, the less processed a tea is, the more antioxidants and less caffeine it has.  The spectrum from White to Black teas increases in processing each time.  Herbal tea is not made from the same plant, so most Herbal tea is naturally caffeine-free and has different health benefits.

Our teas are completely natural with no artifical coloring, preservatives or flavoring (except for some flavored and scented teas).  Tea is also virtually calorie-free if taken without milk or sugar and can play a major role in maintaining bodily fluid balance.  Tea also has many other benefits:

• Tea contains fluoride, which strengthens tooth enamel and can help reduce the formation of plaque.
• Tea contains anti-oxidants in varying degrees (primarily in white and green tea, but also black tea in smaller quantities), which may help to reduce the risk of cancer (primarily lung, skin, and colon cancer).
• Tea contains polyphenols, which are thought to help inhibit the absorption of cholesterol into the blood stream and help prevent the formation of blood clots.
• Tea contains caffeine which acts as a mild stimulant and increases the activity of the digestive juices.  Caffeine helps stimulate the heart and circulatory system, which aids in keeping the walls of blood vessels soft, reducing the likelihood of atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries).
• Tea contains anti-oxidization, prevention of cancer and anti mutagens, reduce cholesterol and low-density lipoproteins, lowering of blood pressure, regulate glycemia, prevent thromboembolism, build up resistance to bacteria, anti-allergic of food, regulate enterobacteria and relieve of foul.
• Tea contains carbohydrates that will reduce blood-sugar level.
• Tea also contains vitamin C, vitamin E, zinc, selenium, manganese, flavonoid, beta-carotene and so on.
  

Tea History

The story of tea began in ancient China. It was said that in 2737 BC, the Chinese emperor Shen Nong was sitting beneath a tree while his servant boiled drinking water for him, when dried leaves from the tree blew into the water. A brown liquid was infused into the water. Shen Nong, was curious about the new liquid, decided to try the infusion that his servant had accidentally created. Shen Nong found the liquid very refreshing. Thus as a herbalist he began his fascinating search to identify and classify tea variety and quality. And so, "Cha" was discovered in China. "Cha" is a Chinese word for tea. From his discovery tea as is known worldwide now has become part of the lifestyle of many nations. It has become a general beverage in every corner or the world today.

SleepWell Tea

Our natural SleepWell Tea is special cultured and harvested. It only grows on highland of rocky terrain; breezy climate; and plentyful of moisture.  Due to the nature of its planting requirements, natives sometime refer it as "Rock Tea". Unfortunately, this rare tea is getting more diffiuclt to culture, attributed to climate change. Contact us 

How to Store Tea? 

All teas have a shelf life. The enemies of tea are air, light, moisture, and odours from spices or other foods. To preserve its freshness as long as possible, tea should be stored in a cool and dry place, in a container that is opaque and airtight. An airtight tin is best. Since tea absorbes other odours very easily, it is important to store it away from any strong-smelling foods. DO NOT refrigerate or freeze teas.

Green Tea 

Green Tea is the least processed of all tea types. Green tea stays that way because the leaf undergoes a different process that prevents fermentation. Green teas are produced by a process that does not include oxidation, this process is sometimes referred to as fermentation (in contrast, black teas are oxidized, or exposed to air.) As soon as the leaves are plucked from the plant they are steamed initially to kill the leaf (Sencha, Gyokuro). Most are first withered by simply letting some of the leaves' moisture evaporate, making the leaf pliable.

Chinese Tea

Chinese tea can be grouped into several categories which are Green Tea, White Tea, Yellow Tea, Red Tea, Black Tea, Oolong Tea, Pu Er and Scented Tea. Each category is based on individual quality, taste, tea color, and production as well as processing techniques. Products of each variety are further classified according to grades.