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  What is Green Tea?  Green tea is a type of tea made from Camellia Sinensis leaves, The leaf’s buds have not gone through the same process, the oxidisation process as some of the other tea leaf’s do, hence why it has a more beneficial effect. Green tea comes from China, but now the production and manufacture of these tea leaves go throughout 20 other countries as far as East Asia.  Different types of tea, differ accordingly to how they are processed, how they grow and the conditions they are grown in.  The Health Benefits associated with Drinking Green Tea...

    What is Detox Tea?   Detox Tea (Also known as Wellness Tea) is used all over the world, specifically for getting rid of toxins from within the body and help support the cleansing process. Detox teas tend to contain herbs such as black pepper, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom and turmeric, which help boost the body’s immune system and improve metabolism. But there are all different types. All made with different blends to target specific areas. The Healthier Body Through Drinking Detox Tea Have a healthier body through drinking tea. Generally, teas are a widely consumed and a generally a...

  Tea is the most popular beverage drunk all over the world, it’s quite simple people love tea, so what better than to buy gifts for the tea lovers in your life! The UK Loose Leaf Tea Company offer a wide range of gifts to suit any tea lover, whether it’s tea itself in the form of tea gift sets or accessories such as tea infusers, tea caddies or tea cups. Below are a range of gifts for tea lovers available for purchase and with free UK delivery with orders over £35.00 Gifts for Tea Lovers 1. Tea Gift Sets...

  What is Organic Tea?   We all know that the fewer additives and preservatives in something the better it tends to be for us. But when it comes to organic tea, this is the tea that has been certified organic and is 100% free of synthetic fertilisers, pesticides and herbicides.   The agriculture of organic tea makes the health of the soil, the ecosystem and the support of farmers sustainable.  Organic tea agriculture relies on biodiversity. The cycle is adapted to local conditions, ecological processes, and it combines innovative and traditional methods to benefit everybody.  But what is the difference...

  A Brief History of Tea. A cup of tea might be the most British thing possible. Yet history shows us that it dates back to ancient Chinese culture. While you cannot precisely pinpoint where and how the 1st cup of tea happened, legend states that tea was discovered by Emperor Shen Nung of China. He came across the Camellia Sinensis plant in 2730 7BC.  A few of the leaves spurred on by the wind,  fell into his pot of boiling water. Giving the world their first taste of tea. Others believe that tea originated in 1500 BC-1040 BC in...