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Our teas are loose teas, which means they are not sealed up in teabags
and do not consist of tea dust. All of our loose teas come in sealed,
colorful, foil bags. Each protective bag contains either 50 grams or 100
grams with the exception of our a few of our speciality green teas, which
come in a silver tea tin.
Green Teas are semi-fermented, which means that they contain
caffeine--just not as much as traditional teas do. The Chinese claim
green teas have healing properties which cleanse your body of impurities
and prolong youthfulness.
and do not consist of tea dust. All of our loose teas come in sealed,
colorful, foil bags. Each protective bag contains either 50 grams or 100
grams with the exception of our a few of our speciality green teas, which
come in a silver tea tin.
Green Teas are semi-fermented, which means that they contain
caffeine--just not as much as traditional teas do. The Chinese claim
green teas have healing properties which cleanse your body of impurities
and prolong youthfulness.
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How to Brew Green Tea
When preparing by the cup,
green tea can be used
repeatedly - about 3 times. The
secret is to use water that is
about 180’F or 80’C. Place 1
teaspoon in your cup, let the tea
steep for about 3 minutes and
then begin enjoying a cup of
enchantment - do not remove
the leaves from the cup. Once
the water level is low - add more
water, and so on and so on -
until the flavor of the tea is
exhausted. Look at the pattern
of the leaves in the brew, not
only do they foretell your fortune
but you can see the bud and
shoots presenting themselves,
looking like they are about to be
plucked.
Alternatively as with all top
quality teas, scoop 2-4
teaspoons of tea into the teapot,
pour in boiling water that has
been freshly drawn (previously
boiled water has lost most of its
oxygen and therefore tends to
be flat tasting), steep for 2-4
minutes (to taste), stir (virtually
all the leaves will sink), pour
into your cup but do not add milk
or sugar since green tea is
enjoyed "straight-up."
When preparing by the cup,
green tea can be used
repeatedly - about 3 times. The
secret is to use water that is
about 180’F or 80’C. Place 1
teaspoon in your cup, let the tea
steep for about 3 minutes and
then begin enjoying a cup of
enchantment - do not remove
the leaves from the cup. Once
the water level is low - add more
water, and so on and so on -
until the flavor of the tea is
exhausted. Look at the pattern
of the leaves in the brew, not
only do they foretell your fortune
but you can see the bud and
shoots presenting themselves,
looking like they are about to be
plucked.
Alternatively as with all top
quality teas, scoop 2-4
teaspoons of tea into the teapot,
pour in boiling water that has
been freshly drawn (previously
boiled water has lost most of its
oxygen and therefore tends to
be flat tasting), steep for 2-4
minutes (to taste), stir (virtually
all the leaves will sink), pour
into your cup but do not add milk
or sugar since green tea is
enjoyed "straight-up."
The Japanese make many
health claims about green tea
such as:
It reduces the incidence of cancer
- Their studies relate to the high
levels of catechins in tea. One
study by Y. Nakamura concluded
that green tea and catechin
markedly inhibited the
development of cancer. This
study utilized data from a survey
of inhabitants of Shizuoka (the
major tea growing region of
Japan) where green tea is a
staple product and a main
beverage where the inhabitants
daily consume as much as 1 -
1.5g of green tea catechins in
their tea drinking. The survey
suggests that green tea
catechins played a significant
role in a low SMR (Standardized
Mortality Ratio). The scientific
aspect of the study when
combined with the survey lead
the scientists to the conclusion
that there is a striking reduction
in the cancer death rate amongst
residents who are accustomed
to drinking quite strong tea and
frequently changing the tea
leaves.
It Suppresses Aging - It has
been shown in other studies that
high the concentrations of
powerful antioxidant Vitamin E
and C in the bodies of animals
the longer they lived. Prof. Okuba
(Chem.Pharm.Bull. 31 1983)
demonstrated that catechin in
green tea is a far stronger
antioxidant than vitamin E,
leading to a hypothesis that
green tea contains a powerful
antioxidant that is believed to
help control aging.
health claims about green tea
such as:
It reduces the incidence of cancer
- Their studies relate to the high
levels of catechins in tea. One
study by Y. Nakamura concluded
that green tea and catechin
markedly inhibited the
development of cancer. This
study utilized data from a survey
of inhabitants of Shizuoka (the
major tea growing region of
Japan) where green tea is a
staple product and a main
beverage where the inhabitants
daily consume as much as 1 -
1.5g of green tea catechins in
their tea drinking. The survey
suggests that green tea
catechins played a significant
role in a low SMR (Standardized
Mortality Ratio). The scientific
aspect of the study when
combined with the survey lead
the scientists to the conclusion
that there is a striking reduction
in the cancer death rate amongst
residents who are accustomed
to drinking quite strong tea and
frequently changing the tea
leaves.
It Suppresses Aging - It has
been shown in other studies that
high the concentrations of
powerful antioxidant Vitamin E
and C in the bodies of animals
the longer they lived. Prof. Okuba
(Chem.Pharm.Bull. 31 1983)
demonstrated that catechin in
green tea is a far stronger
antioxidant than vitamin E,
leading to a hypothesis that
green tea contains a powerful
antioxidant that is believed to
help control aging.
About Camille's Tea:
Camille's Tea, based in the San Antonio, Texas area, offers a wide variety of gourmet teas, including flavored teas, traditional teas, green teas,
herbal teas, decaffeinated teas, decaf teas, caffeine free teas, and iced teas, and lavender, Time & Again Shea butter, Chantal teapots,
Lomonosov teapots, tea infusers, tea accessories, Aroma Naturals candles, Bearington Bears, tea linens, neck warmers, Herbal Concepts
slippers and eye pacs, and Pre de Provence bath and body products. We also feature multiple tea of the month clubs. Read more >>
Camille's Tea, based in the San Antonio, Texas area, offers a wide variety of gourmet teas, including flavored teas, traditional teas, green teas,
herbal teas, decaffeinated teas, decaf teas, caffeine free teas, and iced teas, and lavender, Time & Again Shea butter, Chantal teapots,
Lomonosov teapots, tea infusers, tea accessories, Aroma Naturals candles, Bearington Bears, tea linens, neck warmers, Herbal Concepts
slippers and eye pacs, and Pre de Provence bath and body products. We also feature multiple tea of the month clubs. Read more >>
| To pay by check or money order, call 210-887-4312 or 210-241-0890 or email camille@camillestea.com. |
