Tea has many health benefits. Discover what preparing and drinking tea can do for you.
Preparing and drinking tea, with your attention focused on the present. This moment does not just bring tranquillity in your head and body, but also offers an opportunity to show gratitude. This is your Moment of Reflection.
When talking about the health benefits of tea, it is useful to firstly describe what tea is. Tea is made from the leaves, and sometimes also from the young buds, of the Camellia Sinensis plant. When herbs, spices or other plants have been added we talk of āinfusionsā. Think of: Rooibos, Verbena or Mint. These drinks are also very suitable to quench your thirst and they may have medicinal effects.
Back to the tea of Camellia Sinensis, the tea plant. A lot is being written about the health effects of tea. And a lot of scientific research has been done, especially regarding green tea. In some areas of research the presumed positive health effects have not been proved conclusively, but are nevertheless very likely. In other areas sufficient research has been done and does allow us to speak of a proven health effect. That green tea can lower oneās blood pressure, stimulate oneās metabolism and inhibit inflammation are good examples of this.
In the West we are inclined to look at what has been proved by scientific research. But in China, Japan and Afghanistan, where tea is being consumed for centuries, people have been convinced of the health benefits of tea for generations. The preparation and the drinking of tea is deeply rooted in their culture. And, apart from its medicinal action, tea has therefore acquired an important position in peopleās daily life, due to its positive influence on their mental wellbeing.
From the HAO TCHA point of view we donāt just look at proven or presumed health benefits, but especially at what tea can mean for you as an individual. As long as tea makes you feel good, in whatever way, we have achieved our objective. It is not for nothing that āA Moment of Reflectionā is our motto. To create a moment, each day, during which you prepare and drink your tea with attention.
If you read this you would almost think that tea is the perfect drink if you like to stimulate all your senses and boost your health as well. Indeed, tea has a lot to offer. What does tea mean to you?
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Our tea comes in a resealable stand-up pouch. If you seal the bag airtight after use and keep it in a constant dry, cool (room temperature) place, the tea will keep its taste for about 2 years. After that, the intensity of the aromas may decrease somewhat, but the taste will never really change. Avoiding (sun) light is also important to preserve the flavour. Tea can easily take over aromas. If you want to store the tea in a jar or can, make sure that there are no odors left over from other teas or other foods.
Loose tea can be brewed in different ways. It is important that the leaf is given room to open during infusion so that it can release more flavor. You can use 2 grams of tea for a cup of tea and 6 grams for a pot. The pulling time is on average 1 to 2 minutes and the water temperature between 80 and 100 degrees. Consult the brewing advice for the tea in question. A stainless steel or paper tea filter is very suitable for brewing loose tea. But also a teapot with a (built-in) strainer, the frenchpress and magic teamaker make a nice cup of tea.
We believe in finding a balance. Or, you might say: in continuously looking for balance. After all, we move up and down with the waves of life. HAO TCHA is a way to feel at ease among these waves. To find a moment of reflection and inner peace.
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