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What is the difference between black and oolong teas, and white and green teas?

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 Black Teas:- Black tea is one of the most popular form of tea. It is also the most oxidised and possesses the strongest flavour among all types of tea. Tracing its origins to China in the mid-17th century, it was the first kind of tea to be introduced in Europe and the Middle East. Under the patronage of British and Scottish entrepreneurs, black tea production spread to other parts of the world like India, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Kenya, etc. The discovery of the Assam black tea variety ( Camellia sinensis assamica ) in 1823 marked a milestone in black tea production. Subsequently, the English, who had colonised India by then, began tea farming in Darjeeling, West Bengal.  Buy Black Teas Online Oolong Teas:- Oolong tea is among the lesser-known types of tea. It is a semi-oxidised tea, tracing its origin to China. Oolong tea derives its name from 'wu long' or black dragon. According to a popular legend, oolong tea was discovered by a tea grower, Wu Long. One fine day, he for...

What are the benefits Of Green Tea in Brain Function?

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  10 Evidence-Based Benefits of Green Tea 1. Contains healthy bioactive compounds 2. May improve brain function 3. Increases fat burning 4. Antioxidants may lower the risk of some cancers 5. May protect the brain from aging 6. May reduce bad breath 7. May help prevent type 2 diabetes 8. May help prevent cardiovascular disease 9. May help you lose weight 10. May help you live longer Green tea is loaded with several health benefits due to the presence of a high concentration of antioxidants. People generally consume green tea for weight loss. Green tea also regulates metabolism by breaking down fatty acids and preventing the oxidation of LDL cholesterol in the body, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Since it is a powerhouse of rich antioxidants, it is also known to reduce the risk of certain cancers such as that of breast, prostate and colon. It also contains catechins which reduce the growth of harmful bacteria and fights bad breath. The presence of amino acid L-...

What is Celeste? How to choose your tea?

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  All About Celeste CelesTe is a luxury brand specializing in exquisite handlined artisanal teas which are uniquely crafted to perfection. We believe in delivering blended whole-leaf teas from India’s finest Tea gardens. We believe that good quality tea should be an everyday luxury. CelesTe’s endeavor is to offer an exceptional experience to as many people as possible with our Tea Blends. Buy Premium black tea Why CelesTe We believe good of a cup of tea brings people, provides calm and a sense of well-being. It grants you a moment of peace in a fast-paced life. We want each Tea to be enjoyed as a beverage and not just a health tonic. Each blend has a story and is intended to evoke emotion and cordiality. They are great conversation starters. Since we don't use artificial flavors (all the natural ingredients), the blends exude their true character and also increase the shelf life if stored correctly. Fresh Teas make a delicious cup. The taste of the tea has a lot to do with the fres...

What are the health benefits of drinking green tea?

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  There may be even more potential health benefits. 1. Contains healthy bioactive compounds, 2. May improve brain function, 3. Increases fat burning, 4. Antioxidants may lower the risk of some cancers, 5. May protect the brain from aging, 6. May reduce bad breath, 7. May help prevent type 2 diabetes, 8. May help prevent cardiovascular disease, 9. May help you lose weight, 10. May help you live longer.   Green tea is among one of the least oxidized and the least processed types of tea. Today, it has emerged as the sought-after health beverage across the world because it contains high amounts of antioxidants called polyphenols. Green tea originated in China, but its consumption was initially restricted to the upper echelons of society as it was an expensive beverage. A text called ‘Cha Jing’, also referred to as ‘The Classic of Tea', written by Cha Jing in 800 A.D., is the first work which documents the green tea culture in the world history. Green tea was introduced to Europe b...

What is green tea? How to buy green tea?

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 Green Tea:- Green tea is among one of the least oxidized and the least processed types of tea. Today, it has emerged as the sought-after health beverage across the world because it contains high amounts of antioxidants called polyphenols. Green tea originated in China, but its consumption was initially restricted to the upper echelons of society as it was an expensive beverage. A text called ‘Cha Jing’, also referred to as ‘The Classic of Tea', written by Cha Jing in 800 A.D., is the first work that documents the green tea culture in world history. Green tea was introduced to Europe by travelers in the 19 th  century and soon became popular along with black tea due to its flavor. It became popular in America, too, after being shipped to the country by settlers. What makes green tea different from others? Like all teas, green tea is also extracted from the plant  Camellia sinensis . The extent of processing gives a distinct flavor and properties and results in a particul...

What is needles white tea?

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  This Silver Needles White tea is sourced from superior tea-producing, small tea growers in higher elevations of Nepal. It is made by drying only selective young buds from the tea plant. The minimal processing results in a light liquor with excellent flavor. Significant quantities of flavor are present in the buds when compared to the other parts of the leaf, which is what sets up Silver Needles White Tea a class apart. White tea is among the minimally processed types of tea. It derives its name from the white hair on its young buds, which protect the plant from insects while harvesting. White tea traces its origin to China during the reign of Emperor Huizong’s rule of the Song Dynasty (960 – 1297), who was gifted this kind of tea after grinding young tea buds into a silvery-white powder and whisking it into hot water. It was produced commercially for the first time in the Fujian province of China in the 1700s. The first loose-leaf white tea was developed from two plant varieties...