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Does Green Tea Prevent Cancer?

The habit of tea drinking dates back around 5,000 year, to a time when the drink was traditionally consumed as a delicacy by the highest aristocrats in China. Now, tea is actually the most popular beverage in the world after water. As incredible as it may seem, this substance has evolved to become a common part of the daily diet for around two-thirds of the world's population. So, what makes green tea so popular? Well, it tastes delicious and refreshing for one thing - but the most important benefit of green tea is what it can do for your health....

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20 Popular Japanese Teas

Types of Japanese Green Tea

20 Popular Japanese Teas Japan has centuries of history with the humble tea leaf. The country produces hundreds of varieties and grades of tea based on a variety of growing and processing situations. Tea grown in the shade, steam-pressed, pan-fired or sun-dried. Tea from all parts of the plant including the buds, leaves, tips, sticks or stems. Tea that been powdered or curled into a ball. Tea that's combined with rice or kelp. Tea that's harvested on a particular date. It's not only about the tea. Tea is a lively and large aspect of Japanese culture. For example, Japanese Tea...

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Japanese Green Tea

Japanese Green Tea There are thousands of varieties of green tea grown in different countries. Green tea was originally grown in China and brought to Japan by Buddhists monks. Now China, Japan, and India produce the bulk of what's sold. Japanese strains alone account for twenty different types of green tea, and every country and region’s tea tastes different. Japanese tea tastes of fresh grass and has a bit of the ocean in it. Most are processed by machine (UEndure is harvested by hand), ensuring a consistent product. They change its flavor by roasting the leaves or adding things like rice...

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Steeping The Perfect Cup Of Tea

Steeping the perfect cup of tea can make all the difference in how delicious it tastes.

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