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The Power of Tea

If you are cold, tea will warm you.  If you are too heated, it will cool you.  If you are too depressed, it will cheer you up. If you are excited, it will calm you.
- William Gladstone, English Statesman (1809-98)

Green tea, black tea, white tea, jasmine, chamomile!

Apparently the Chinese have been aware of tea and it's wonderful effects forever, and America is slowly but surely catching on. 

I have really been enjoying white tea more recently, choosing it over my green tea.  It gives me a nice boost of energy in the middle of the day.  White tea undergoes even less processing than green tea leaves, offers a nicer aftertaste, has less caffeine, but is slightly pricier.   This tea is packed with antioxidants that can prevent illnesses and promote excellent  health.  Lower blood pressure,  prevent cancers, reduce stress, protect your bones and teeth, and experience a boost of energy drinking white tea daily. 

Green Tea, though it consists of more caffeine than white tea, the amount is still far less than a cup of coffee.  This tea can prevent tooth decay, heal a headache, or take you out of depression.  Drink 4 to 5 cups daily to get the best results. 

When drinking your tea, be sure to use little to no sugar so not to ruin the effects.  Stevia Raw (all-natural) Sugar, honey, cinnamon, and Agava Netar can be used as natural sweetners.  These all work great if you prefer to give your tea  a hint of sweetness or flavor.

Bonus tips on getting the most out of your pot of tea:

Get healthy glowing skin.  Use your leftover brewed pot of tea as facial toner, pat tea onto dry skin, letting the face absorb all  of the natural antioxidants. 

View the link below to create a morning facial with brewed green tea
http://crunchybetty.com/zingy-blueberry-green-tea-ice-faci

Place tea bags on eyes in the morning to relieve puffiness around the eyes

View following link to see additional ways to use tea inside and outside of the home
http://www.rd.com/home/22-ways-to-use-tea-for-beauty-home-and-garden/

Another great link on the many benefits, including natural beauty tips
http://www.bigelowtea.com/health.aspx

Well enjoy your tea time and remember that drinking tea daily gives you the greatest impact on your body.  Let me know about your tea finding- favorite flavors, brands, beauty tips, heath related news!  Comment here, Facebook, Twitter

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