Organic Green Tea - Blending Flavor and Tradition

Health Benefits of Green Tea - The Mind/Body Connection 

Numerous studies have demonstrated that green tea can help prevent stress and chronic fatigue, as well as reduce the painful swelling and inflammation of arthritis.  Polyphenols in tea, including epigallocatetchin-3-gallate (EGCG), contain anti-inflammatory as well as anti-oxidant and anti-carcinogenic properties. Documented evidence suggests that it can also help regulate body temperature and reduce the severity of the symptoms of type 2 diabetes. It can also help prevent obesity, since unlike many popular soft drinks, it contains zero calories. Read more about the green tea health benefits.

The benefits of green tea aren't just physical, though.  Holistic medicine now acknowledges the mind-body connection and the extent to which our bodies, minds, and emotions all affect one another.  Doctor Yoshihiro Kokubo, Ph.D., after conducting a large-scale study, advised that "You may make a small but positive lifestyle change to help lower the risk of stroke by adding daily green tea to your diet."  In addition to reducing the risk of stroke, a 2014 article in Psychopharmacology presented studies showing that green tea can enhance the brain's cognitive function, especially working memory. 

Social Benefits of tea

Just as it can benefit every aspect of our physical lives, drinking tea also plays a significant role in the social life of countries all over the world. Serving tea to one's guests became, and remains, a symbol of the highest social courtesy, welcome, and hospitality. 

French society was perhaps the first in the western world to elevate tea to a social tradition, complete with elegant porcelain teapots and place settings. In Britain, the Duchess of Bedford popularized afternoon tea in the early 1800s. In Russia, the samovar, used to serve tea, was the centerpiece of every household.  

While the Chinese have used tea for medicinal purposes for centuries, tea has also been served to guests as a traditional form of respect. Japan's formal tea ceremonies represent humility, respect, and a deep appreciation of tradition. The honor of preparing tea in Morocco is reserved for the head of the household.  

Early American society emulated that of Britain, with tea services of fine silver and porcelain. The modern American tea ceremony utilizes elements from all the diverse cultures of the world, which reflects the fact that it is a nation of immigrants. A recent study showed that the majority of Americans believe that tea is the drink with the highest social value that one can offer a guest. 

The Best Blends of Green Tea 

India remained the world's top producer of tea for well over a century. During that century, tea farmers worked to elevate the creation of the finest blends to an art, and some of them succeeded.  The internet has made it possible to buy their high quality green tea online. Assamica Agro offers the best blends of loose green tea leaves in a loose green tea combo product that can help you to save some money while you taste all of these best selling green tea blends in a single product.

• Tulsi green tea is a blend made from green tea and high quality tulsi leaves. Tulsi leaves have often been called "the sacred herb" due to their ability to lift people's spirits. 
• Chamomile green tea is a delightful blend of whole leaf green tea and dry chamomile flowers.  In addition to its mellow flavor and antioxidant properties, it offers the calming effect of chamomile, known for reducing stress, anxiety and depression.  
• Lemongrass green tea blends whole leaf green tea with fresh lemongrass pods to produce a savory quality highlighted with notes of citrus.  
• Mint green tea blend combines fresh green tea and peppermint leaves for a smooth flavor and a mildly astringent, rejuvenating effect. 

One of the many reasons tea is considered the drink with the highest social value all over the world is the time and care it takes to make it.  In a world in which time is at a premium, taking the time to slow down, savor, and appreciate a fine beverage and the people one is fortunate enough to share it with is welcome indeed. The simple act of making a cup of tea provides a welcome respite from the hurried pace of modern life.  Preparing a cup of tea pays homage to tradition, good health, and the calming effects of relaxation.  During times of rapid social change, there are few things more comforting than the beauty and civility of ritual.

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