Over the Teacups

Giving Voice to the Tea Industry

How to Purchase High Quality Tea for Less Money

There is nothing like drinking a cup of high quality tea. Anyone that enjoys drinking tea can easily tell the difference between high quality and low quality tea. While high quality tea used to cost a lot of money, this no longer has to be the case. If you follow these steps, then you [...]

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5 Reasons Why Tea is More Beneficial Than Coffee

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5 Reasons Why Tea is More Beneficial Than Coffee
Between my part time law degree program and working full time, I used to consume quite a bit of coffee. But one day I decided that I had enough of the shaky hands and increased feelings of anxiety from all that caffeine, so I decided [...]

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Tea Time is Quality Time

A kettle whistles and I remember how my family gathered around the kitchen table for tea time. After dinner my mom and dad sat with us and we’d chat over the tea pot. My parents didn’t plan tea time as “quality time,” but that’s what it was. Tea time was our time to put away distractions and [...]

Steaming Excitement for the SF International Tea Festival 2012

[ February 25, 2012; ] The Imperial Tea Court hosts the first annual San Francisco International Tea Festival on Saturday, Febuary 25, 2012, in the city’s landmark Ferry Building. A local tea expo, the tea festival is expected to attract visitors from around the world.

Green Tea Helps Reduce Belly Fat

Santa should think twice about more cookies and milk (although I, too, am a cookieholic)! Green tea trims belly fat? New research shows that catechins, the nutrients in green tea, combined with exercise help trim fat bellies.

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Elephants in the Tea Garden

A herd of angry elephants from neighbouring forest wreaked havoc on a tea garden in Nagrakata block in Jalpaiguri district of West Bengal on Wednesday.

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Herbal Teas Help Menstrual Cramps

While there are many different medications on the market to help menstrual cramps and all the unfortunate aches and pains that come with having a period, there are more natural, holistic ways to settle the discomfort within. In fact, herbal tea is not only soothing but is known to help alleviate some of the pain associated with menstruation. Here are some herbal teas that may help take a bit of the pain out of your period.

Kitchen TLC A Winner at World Tea Expo

2011 Baked Goods Winner – World Tea Expo

Tea Infused Scone and Shortbread Mixes by Kitchen T.L.C. (Tea Life, Chocolate) include these scone mixes: Buckin’ Chocolate Chip Chai, Strawberry Hibiscus and Earl Grey Cranberry. Shortbread mixes include: Orange Rooibos, Western Chai and Lavender Tisane.
They are amazing scone mixes even for those of use who usually bake from scratch.

From $0 to 2 Million in Tea $ales

Devotees of Bhakti Chai’s fresh, organic tea drinks include Whole Foods customers throughout the Rocky Mountain region, as well as those of local coffeehouses and retailers.

Green Tea for Weight Loss?

Green tea’s reputation was built on the fact that it contains antioxidants. This means that it cleanses the body of toxins that would, otherwise, cause negative effects on our health, physical appearance and overall well-being. Presently, green tea has been marketed as a weight-loss product.

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