Green Tea - India

Green Tea: Weight Loss & Health Benefits It Works

2012-01-16T10:48:00.000-08:00

It Works! You can loose weight by drinking green tea.

Research has shown and proven the health benefits of green tea thanks to rich amount of antioxidants present in the leaf.

Research Medical Studies Blah Blah! Lets come to the nitty gritty! Try it and see for yourself. relish the wonder brew every time you think of your health.

Regular tea drinkers have improved heart mechanism hence lower risk of disease. It lowers blood pressure and fine tunes your digestive system. Better metabolism means less risk of disease and obesity.

A regulated hunger means weight loss! I have myself experienced absence of gluttonous craving for food after a cup of tea. Regular tea consumption about four or five time a day certainly regulates your diet.

All the green goodies present in the tea leaf help ward of disease and regulate your body mechanism/metabolism.

For all you know some fat burning chemicals in the leaf may chisel your body into shape.

It is a trial the establishes fact but by the time a concrete evidence (you are looking for) emerges it will certainly be late for you so get unto the cup cheers. Long Life!

Indian Tea: Make your own brew

2011-10-11T06:25:00.000-07:00

Tea like elsewhere is brewed in various manner in India. The most popular is the black tea leaf from Assam and Nilgiri. Black and green tea from Darjeeling are of premium variety consumed by connoisseurs and the upper class.

Black tea brew is less popular in India but is consumed by many whence milk is a difficult commodity. The chai tea is popular all over India and is brewed with addition of cow, buffalo and goats milk. In rural India sugary brew is much preferred as a tradition.

Masses like plain and simple chai without any addition, milk being an exception. But in winters some other forms of tea are consumed.

My best combination is shreds of ginger and cardamom added to the boiling liqueur. This is a wonderful mix and gives relief from cold and indigestion as well. Some consumers add a dash of lemon to black tea. Another good addition to the brew is cinnamon. If you add in right quantity the flavor and aroma is magnificent

Some health conscious drinkers add lemon grass especially to ward of cold and bad throat. For me ginger does this job well. There are various mix of masalas available in packets all over the country. Some of these are fine blends and add to the taste of the brew.

Many with subtle taste add varying quantity of milk in black tea. I like chai tea this way it is mostly available in cafe, restaurants and Indian Railways. Read more on Chai Tea in India.

Tea in India

2011-09-09T20:31:00.000-07:00

Of all the conquerors the British had a long lasting impact on the people of India. They introduced many things that are still a part of Indian society. Like the English language tea was propagated during the Raj and both have proved beneficial.

Tea leaf grew since ages in the wilds of Eastern India and China and was unheard of in many parts of the country. Early morning intake was milk and jelebi a spiraled sweet made of flour deep fried and then dipped in tons sugar syrup. The leafs were used as medicine during the 18th and 19th century in the country.

The tea plantations came into picture during the late 18th century. The promotional campaign started by Indian Tea Association slowly and painstakingly popularized the hot beverage all over. The brew made inroads into the heart mind and tongues of the people of this country.

Today India is the largest producer of tea leaf in the World. Tea blending and tasting is an art that few can master and these are the masters who deliver the finest brew to our doorstep. Tea is grown in Assam, Darjeeling, Kerala and Tamil Nadu. These are high quality teas and have found favors in International Markets.

Chai is the most popular form which is brewed with addition of milk and sugar. The masala chai in addition contains herbs and spices which are medicinal in nature and add to the flavor and taste. Most popular addition in the brew is ginger, cardamom and garam masala. This tea is consumed mostly in winters.

The most popular form is the black leaf consumed all over the country. It is made into chai and rarely drunk without addition of milk. The tea stalls are ubiquitous and most visited. It is a favorite past time of India to visit these stalls relaxation and friendly chat.

A cup that cheers

2011-09-09T19:56:00.000-07:00

In gloomy weather it is the cup that cheers. On a dark rainy day the clouds hang over you like bales of cotton soaked in black dye. Nothing can be more depressing than this while many would lean on Bacchus I prefer hot sizzling tea.

This moment is best to consume the black tea and if it is from Darjeeling enjoy the Aroma as well. The hot beverage is a bundle of delights bad weather or good weather the brew gets you roaring. For long winter walks a flask and a mug will rejuvenate you and double your capacity to fight the bitter cold. During my birding tours in the North this works the best in snow covered mountainous regions of Nainital.

There are millions on Earth who reach for a cup of tea the first thing in the morning. Some drink this beverage all day long and for some it is a ritualistic or ceremonial indulgence. In summers you can sip tea during early mornings and late evening but not during the day unless it is ice tea. The ice tea is a recent introduction but has not caught the fancy of connoisseurs and regulars.

Tea is all about robust aroma and subtle taste that tingles your taste buds no end. I am loggerheads with those who go for dark chai with flavor of over cooked burnt out constituents. Herbal tea is another thing that I cannot fathom this concoctions of exotic herbs contains no tea leaf and is more beneficial for the sick and ailing. But tea is health, tea is fun than why go for weird concoctions?

Tea & Gujju Accompaniments

2011-09-09T19:16:00.000-07:00

The best way to have tea is to drink it with some yummy snacks well many do. There are some traditional goodies that go down with this wonderful beverage in India. The most common is the standard gota, bhajia, chewda, sev, and biscuits which go well during the evening tea session.

A more generous savory would be the Indian Samosa which is very popular in North and Central India. Aloo Bonda is another savory that goes well along with the chai. The main ingredient in both the accompaniments is Aloo or potato which is mixed with lot of spices. The Samosa mix is then enclosed in a pancake shaped triangular by hand and then deep fried. Aloo Bonda mix is dipped in a batter and deep fried.

People with western taste prefer cookies and cup cakes with this brew. But nothing beats the traditional Sev or Chiwda which is available everywhere and is ready to eat. My personal preference is Samosa from chosen roadside stalls. This is one of the yummiest snack food available in India that beats its western counterparts like burger and pizza hands down. In Gujarat a type samosa invented is flat crisp and small. They are stuffed with mind lentils, potatoes etc and served with different types of chutneys. These are also known as Navtal ke Samosa they work well with tea.

For those with desire to stomach something heavier then Aloo Paratha and or Bhakri with white butter is best during the breakfast. Sandwiches also go down well with the breakfast chai but nothing beats the two described here. Gujeratis have mastered the art of making different types of Indian breads right from Kakhara, Dhebra, Bazre Ka Rotla and many more, these are excellent accompaniments. Another yummy that goes down well is the Dhokla or its variant the Khaman. Methi na Gota and Handwo are a treat for snack lovers.

Gujarati cuisine is one of the most varied in the World. Traditionally bent towards vegetarian the number of snack foods are astounding. The Gujjus have stomach for light food but some dishes can bend you over.

Best tea brand

2010-05-12T07:39:00.000-07:00

In my opinion Wagh Bakri Tea is the best tea brand in India. The large company is a family controlled business with years of expertise in the trade. In this World of mega corporations the company is showing rapid growth upwards against stiff competition.

The company lays emphasis on quality control and expert blending that it is famous for. The years of experience have turned the company expert in buying the best tea leaves from the finest gardens. The company does not compromise on quality. This includes hygienic processing and packaging that conforms to global standards.

The master blenders as they are, each and every lot is tested for quality, flavor and aroma. The products are sold in India as well as in many countries. The tea company is perfect in the art of blending fines leaves as is evident in their vast range of products.

The company blends finest Darjeeling and Assam teas for its brands. The brands sold are for all segment. Wagh Bakri Tea Company sells fine teas in various packing with exotic printed designs. The quality control and packaging is of International standards. Tea lovers can buy the beverage in tea bags, cartons, poly pack and pet jars of varying quantity. The tea house also sells finest certified Darjeeling and certified organic tea leaf. The latest entrant is exotically designed tea gift basket that comprises of finest blends in India. This is deal for gifts to friends and family. The gift baskets are reasonably priced and weigh 400 gm and 300 gm.

The company uses various blends for its popular Wagh Bakri Brand including finest Nilgiri tea from South India. As master blenders and tea specialists, the tea house is making long strides in popularizing its various tea brands all over India and the World.

Wagh Bakri Tea House has opened a tea lounge for lovers of this hot beverage. More tea lounges will be created in due time. With aggressive expansion plans the brands are being sold in many countries.

Tea gift baskets

2010-03-04T05:14:00.000-08:00

Tea is fast becoming a popular hot drink beverage. The popularity of tea is not just because of its health benefits and weight loss properties it is for its taste and wonderful flavor.

Tea cheers and so does tea as gift. The normal style of gifting teas or packets of teas is as a gift basket. This has been the tradition method of gifting the finest tea leaves to near and dear ones. The occasion could be any be it New year, X'mas, Easter, Holi or Diwali.

The basket has now been replaced with exotically printed and exclusive cartons but the effect is the same. The finest tea leaves are packed in tea gift baskets for gifting it to friends and loved ones. the cost of gift basket may vary depending upon the cost of tea blends contained in the present. Usually the finest tea leaves from Darjeeling and Assam are hand picked and packed for gift baskets or cartons.

A present cannot be cheap hence the cost. The specialty teas do cost more but than it is worth for the flavor and the adventurous taste as exotic product. But even then there are multiple choices for the buyers. Hence gift baskets of tea are in buying range of all tea lovers.

Green tea brands

2010-03-04T04:26:00.000-08:00

We all know by now how beneficial is green tea for health and weight loss. But there are various types of green teas from India, China, Japan and Korea. Which type of green tea you like? How do you make your green tea? In short what is your liking.

Choosing a tea brand is an individual matter but I believe the blenders and tea tasters have to be looked into it as well. The people behind the brand matter and it is obvious whence you consume the product. The best tea brand in India blends the finest tea leaves and the makers personally supervise all process, blending and tasting. This results in finest brand of teas.

The popularity of the brand is another yardstick by which you can make out the goodness. But not always since some brands may be popular because of cost factor. The best method is to try different brands before you finalize one. The trial and error is the best way.

You may have a personal preference that makes you choose one odd brand well it is a matter of taste - your taste.

How to make tea Article Abstract

2010-01-21T20:38:00.000-08:00

How to make tea Article Abstract

Masala Chai: tea for health Article Abstract

2010-01-21T20:35:00.000-08:00

Masala Chai: tea for health Article Abstract

Tea: Growing Trends

2010-01-21T20:04:00.000-08:00

Tea: Growing Trends

Green Tea - Why Buy Tea Online?

2010-01-15T04:21:00.000-08:00

Green Tea - Why Buy Tea Online?

Health Benefits - Does Black Tea Offers Less?

2010-01-15T04:17:00.000-08:00

Health Benefits - Does Black Tea Offers Less?

Buy Darjeeling tea | pateluday on Xanga

2010-01-06T22:58:00.000-08:00

Buy Darjeeling tea | pateluday on Xanga

Warmth of gift | pateluday on Xanga

2010-01-06T22:39:00.000-08:00

Warmth of gift | pateluday on Xanga

Flavored Or Spice Tea And Herbal Infusions

2010-01-06T22:00:00.000-08:00

Flavored Or Spice Tea And Herbal Infusions

Article Avenue - free articles and downloads - Masala Chai: Health Tea with Dash of Spice

2010-01-06T19:52:00.000-08:00

Article Avenue - free articles and downloads - Masala Chai: Health Tea with Dash of Spice

Masala Chai: A tea with dash of spice

2010-01-06T01:42:00.000-08:00

Masala Chai: A tea with dash of spice

Tea galore

2010-01-05T04:42:00.000-08:00

A sip from hot steamy cup of tea brew is the best way to begin one’s morning. Tea beverage be it black tea leaf or green tea leaf arouses your system and relieves your throat of any harsh ailments or dust particles ingested.

All over the World in lot of countries, hot tea beverage is made with or without ad dition of milk. What was once an exotic beverage is now a common man’s drink. More and more people discover the pleasure of this wonderful drink that invigorates your body and tingles the taste buds.

All over green tea drink is a morning habit without which the day goes imperfect. Tea is taken in morning and evening every day by tea lovers.

Tea drinkers savor Assam tea leaf and pure Darjeeling tea leaf from India. When correctly brewed these tea leaves yield a thin bodied, light colored liquor with a flowery tang - a tinge of biting tannic character, and a musky sharp taste often referred to by tea aficionados as "muscatel." A sugary cooling trace lasts long in the oral cavity. The hot tea drink also acts as mouth freshener for the whiff of the infusion lasts quiet long overriding the decayed elements.

“Chai”

“Chai” as tea is also known in Hindi has many aficionados in India who savor every mouthful of the wonderful liquid. Chai is also a rapport building brew as it is regularly served in all ceremonials, get together, rites, gatherings and of course the evening tea parties.

Online Tea Sale

Packaged tea is sold in carton and tea bags all over the World. The usage of loose tea leaf is gradually fading and more people are using celebrated tea brands marketed by major tea processors in India and else where. One can now buy tea on Internet at on line tea shops. These shopping websites are called e-shopping sites. The online stores have a program called shopping cart which computes your order of tea cartons or bags and delivers it to the database of the tea company. The company then makes the delivery after the payment is recevied. All this happens in few seconds and the tea goods are shipped through a courier for well-timed delivery.

Tea Gifts

Tea popularity has risen so much that gift tea baskets or cartons have become best means of expression for loved one;s and friends. Waghbakri Tea Company sell exotic tea gift baskets containing finest blends of teas from India. The gifts can be bought online from their websites.

Health Tea

With the ongoing research and rising knowledge of health gains of tea drink, the use of tea leaf is increasing all over the world The oxidants and other helpful elements present in the tea leaf help fight a cancer, heart disease and even diabetes not to state undiscovered ailment combating capability of the tea that are yet to surface.

Tea that cheers

2010-01-05T03:50:00.000-08:00

Tea that cheers

Tea Facts

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Tea Facts

Indian Tea

2009-12-21T03:49:00.000-08:00

Indian tea is unique and chai as it is called in Hindi is made and drunk in unique manner as well. Chai ot hot tea in India is made with mixture of milk and water. At many places a strong dose of spices is added especially in winters. This masala chai tea is very hot and is said to be useful during cough and cold.

Though large population of Indian drink plain tea with milk and water sugar of course many add a dash of lemon, ginger, mint and dalchini or cinnamon. Though green tea is widely becoming popular in India it is black that is consumed the most. Most popular among tea brands is Waghbakri tea which is my favorite. The company is a family of master blenders of tea. The art has ascended down from generations.

Of the tea leaves most popular are fine Darjeeling tea be it green, organic and black. Darjeeling tea leaf is in premium category and expensive. Most widely consumed is Assam black tea this tea leaf comes in various range depending upon quality, aroma and taste.

Nilgiri tea leaf has gained popularity in recent times. It is mostly grown in South and has a unique characteristic taste. Most of the Indian tea blends are composed of various range of Darjeeling and Assam tea leaves. The taste, aroma and flavor depends upon the choice of leaves used.

Buy tea gifts online

2009-05-19T05:05:00.000-07:00

Tea has become a social object more so recently. It is best excuse for finding company or to act as a conversation starter. Much publicity about tea though is on its beneficial health effects recently highlighted by research findings.

I have seen many smart tea houses projecting the cup that cheers as relation builder. So the why not presenting choice tea blends as item of adoration or or remembrance?

Hence a tea gift basket of choice Darjeeling teas or finest Assam tea is an expression of warmth and friendship. Though costly the premium tea leaf will deliver strong message of love, so dig in to your pocket once in a while. Premium tea companies like Waghbakri offer exotic designed custom wrapped tea gift baskets. These custom baskets offer you hassle free gift no need to pack or wrap.

This year on auspicious events and occasion gift a tea basket and see the magic unfold - of this wonderful health giving brew.

Assam Teas

2008-12-18T03:05:00.000-08:00

India is the largest producer of black tea and most of it comes from Assam the NE state of India. Assam produces various type of black tea varieties most of which is consumed at home and exported to many countries.

Though tea is a product of same e plant Camellia sinensis many different variants of the plant occur in different regions of the World. These variants or sub species have their own distinct flavor and aroma along with other characteristics. Many popular tea brands contain blends of Assam tea leaf.

Assam tea was discovered by Robert Bruce in the mountains of Rangpur ,erstwhile capital of the Assam. The discovery gave the Britsih a chance to cultivate tea in India as na alternative to expensive tea imports from Chinese mainland.

Under the then Governor General of India, Lord William Bentick a committe was formed in 1834 to cultivate and produce tea leaf from the indigeneuos tea plant recently discovered. Tea plantation in the Indian state of Assam was not much difficult as the plant was growing freely in the forests of Assam.

It was not till some time that Assam black tea was tried and tested and eventually exported to UK. But soon after this Assam tea leaf was on its way to never ending journey of being the most popular black tea in the World. Assam tea is consumed vide many recipes in India and the World. It is inseparable part of Masala chai which is gaining popularity Internationally for its taste and medicinal properties.

There are more than 800 tea gardens in Assam that provide large scale employment and contribute to Indian economy.

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Tea import began into Britain in year 1660s with the union of Royals. British King Charles II married Catherine of Braganza from Portugal a confirmed tea drinker. She made tea popular in the court.

Initially the trade was controlled by two companies Chinese Hongs and East India Company. At the start tea was mainly consumed by the upper class but as time went it became popular among the masses especially Darjeeling tea in UK which is very popular in English tea rooms. Both Assam and Niligiri tea leaf are popular in UK. Green tea is becoming popular for its health benefits.

Tea is consumed a many times a day in UK and high tea is usually an evening meal. Tea is made with milk with addition of sugar cubes.