Morning Cup of Ceylon Tea

A real pleasure the morning cup of Ceylon tea with pleasinng and exhilarant fragrance...... more

by Jenny Rainbow

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Morning Cup of Ceylon Tea

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Jenny Rainbow

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A real pleasure the morning cup of Ceylon tea with pleasinng and exhilarant fragrance...

Tea tastes great. It is a simple beverage, just water and leaves, but it contains worlds. Like all things of beauty, it is both plain and complex. The detailed practice of the Japanese Cha No Yu tea ceremony is meant simply to lead one fully into the present moment. The deeper into tea we delve, the more interesting it becomes. Still, for us, a pot of tea is at heart a daily ritual, a great, but elemental pleasure.
Tea is whatever you would like it to be. You are in control. It doesn't come premixed in a can or bottle; brew it to suit your taste and mood. Enjoy it as is. Add milk, honey, sugar, lemon, herbs, spices, or ice. When drunk alone, tea slows one's day and invites contemplation. Drunk with friends, a pot of tea encourages camaraderie, the comforts of shared experience. There is a tea appropriate for any time, any situation, and any circumstance.
Tea is a bargain. Even rare teas that cost $300 a pound are only pennies a cup when brewed. For less than the cost of a can of soda, tea offers all the complexities of a fine wine. Each of our teas is the product of a singular culture, rich in tradition. Each cup offers an adventure.
Tea is good for you. Throughout its history, tea has been associated with important health benefits. New studies point to evidence that these healing properties have a scientific basis. While all tea is healthy to drink, green tea contains the highest level of polyphenols (flavonoids), known for their antioxidant activity. Besides antioxidants, tea contains vitamins, minerals, and two mild stimulants, caffeine and theophylline.

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December 15th, 2013