March 23, 2009

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Tasting Tea

Relax. Detox. Heal. Awaken.

The variety of Chinese teas are in the dozens and their uses are many.

Green Tea (most popular in China!)

Details:

Has the most medical value and is low in caffeine

Dried with heat and undergoes no fermentation process

Promotes fat oxidation in humans at rest and to prevent obesity and improve insulin sensitivity in mice

Green tea has been used as traditional medicine in areas such as China, Japan, India and Thailand to help everything from controlling bleeding and helping heal wounds to regulating body temperature, blood sugar and promoting digestion.

Chinese Tea – Green
Tea Name in Chinese Mandarin Pronunciation
Place of Origin – Tea Name
Meaning in English
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for Tea Name only)
Tai Ping – Hou Kui Monkey King
Xi Hu – Long Jing Dragon Well
Dong Tin – Bi Luo Chun Green Spring Snail
Lu Shan – Yun Wu Cloud & Fog
Huang Shan – Mao Feng Fur Peak
E Mei – Zhu Ye Qing Green Bamboo Leaf
Xian Ren Zhang Cha Cactus Tea
An Hua – Song Zhen Pine Needle
Liu An – Gua Pian Melon Slice
Jing Ting – Lue Xue Green Snow
Nan Jing – Yu Hua Rain Flower
Liu An – Gua Pian Melon Slice
Xin Yang – Mao Jian Fur Tip
Tian Shan – Lu Ya Green Sprout

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