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Can green tea really reduce the risk of Alzheimer's Disease? The results of a longitudinal study  of 957 Chinese seniors that began in 2003 were published in the peer reviewed scientific journal The Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging in December of 2016. The study concluded that drinking tea regularly lowered the risk of cognitive impairment by 50% for the general population, and by as much as 86% for those seniors with a genetic predisposition to developing the disorder. That's huge news! The study did not identify specific components in tea that caused the effect. “Our understanding of the detailed...

You can use tea time to share family stories and improve bonding with your loved ones.

Health Benefits of Green Tea Christopher Ochner, PhD, says "it's the healthiest thing I can think of to drink." His words aren’t exaggerated. Green tea is so wonderful because it contains catechins, antioxidants that fight cell damage. Some studies even say they may also even prevent cell damage. It's so rich in catechins because green tea isn't processed much before it gets to the consumer. Processing could damage the catechins or even destroy them altogether. Processing can also change the flavor, add bitterness where there wasn’t any, and ruin other health benefits. The closer the tea is to nature, the...

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....