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contains about 40 milligrams of caffeine,
which is approximately twothirds
of the amount present in a cup of
instant coffee.
TANNIN – achemical stimulant that
gives the tea its flavor but also inhibits
iron absorption. For this reason, toddlers
should avoid tea altogether, because
their digestive system is not fully
developed and lacks the ability to ignore
the chemical substances in tea.
The consumption of tea by toddlers
may result in anemia. Tannins can also
leave unsightly yellow marks on teeth
and especially on dentures.
QUERCETIN –anatural substance
that is also known as bioflavonoid.
Bioflavonoids are powerful antioxidants
that may decrease the risk of cancer.
MAGNESIUM – is important for
proper functioning of muscles and
nerves and for the correct composition
of bones. It keeps the circulatory system
healthy and works to reduce the risk of
a heart attack. There is approximately
0.5 milligrams of magnesium in one
cup of tea.
FLUORIDE – there is approximately
0.25 milligrams of fluoride in one cup of
tea. Fluoride is essential for healthy teeth
and bones. However, similarly to other
substances, too much of a good thing
may lead to health problems – joint pain,
weakening of muscles, osteoporosis,
fragility of teeth, and kidney disorders. It
is the cheap tea bags that contain the
highest amounts of fluoride.
BERGAMOT – an aromatic fruit the
size of an orange similar in color to
a lemon. Bergamot oil is the basic component
of the taste and smell found in
Earl Grey tea.
FAVORITE TYPES OF TEA:
Throughout the world, several hundreds
of different types of tea exist.
Their specific names are difficult to remember,
not to mention pronounce.
Here is a summary of the most common
types of tea:
GREEN TEA
Green tea does not undergo the withering
process, and that’s why it keeps its
green color. It has anticancer and stimulating
effects. Tea leaves are harvested
manually, but the processing can be
done mechanically.
The basic difference between Chinese
and Japanese green tea is the use of
a medium that stops oxidation. Chinese
teas are usually fried in a pan or
kettle, whereas the Japanese method
employs steam. As a result of rather
limited exports of Japanese tea, imitations
of these teas tend to have gained
popularity. The producers closely
replicate the process of cultivation and
processing and sell the imitations for
a lower price.
Green tea contains many substances
beneficial to human health, and due to
its delicacy it can be consumed in the
early morning. Among the typical characteristics
of green teas are mild flavor,
multiple steeping capabilities, lower
brewing temperature, and color ranging
between yellow-green and green. One
Chinese proverb says that it’s much better
to drink tea than take any other
medicine.
Green tea should be steeped in water
between 140°F and 185°F / 60°C to
80°C for a maximum of five minutes
(depending on the type of tea).
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