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by Amy Judd | April 12, 2008 at 07:51 pm
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So if this study is true, my parents must have the sharpest brains around!
A cup of tea is good for the brain by slowing down cell degeneration and keeping the mind sharp into old age, a published report said on Sunday.
A four-year study by scientists in Singapore adds to tea's long- touted virtues.
Any type of tea will do, Professor Ng Tze Pin from the National University of Singapore's psychological medicine department told The Sunday Times.
'Tea is cheap, non-toxic and widely consumed,' Ng was quoted as saying.
The university's scientists found that catechins, a natural compound in tea, protects brain cells from damaging protein build-up over the years, maintaining the brain's cognitive capability.
The caffeine in tea, unlike that in coffee, contains the natural protein theanine, which counters the normal side effects of caffeine such as raised blood pressure, headaches and tiredness, the scientists said.
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at 22:07 on April 12th, 2008
come see more tea fun at http://todayispretty.wordpress.com.
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at 23:39 on April 12th, 2008
Amy - an interesting read and reminder to start drinking more tea. I too was raised on tea (Red Rose), but find myself drinking more coffee lately!
at 23:58 on April 12th, 2008
Where did you get Red Rose in the States? Damn, I have to a Canadian Welfare Pack run when I head to the Oregon to visit Family, everything from Red Rose, Habitant Pea Soup, Kraft Dinner, MacIntosh Toffee,and when back east on business I head to Montreal, to stock up on everything from Kilos and Kilos of Montreal Smoked Meat, deli Dill Pickles, Montreal Rye Bread, Two Colannade Large Pizzas from Ottawa, as well as 4 dozen Golden Dragon Egg Rolls, all flash frozen, but one thing I can never forget is my families fix of Red Rose Tea, usually a box or two, as my family and their american neighbours gorge and feast on it on July 4th. Of course the looks I get from Peace Arch US Customs is a head scratcher.
But Red Rose Tea is paramount to u
at 00:11 on April 13th, 2008
Barry - Red Rose tea is imported to the States - as far back as I can remember! My parents probably picked up on it during one of the numerous summers I spent in Canada as a child. I prefer it over any other!
at 00:15 on April 13th, 2008
Thanks Rhonda, guess it is a USA East Coast thing, cause out on the west coast of the USA, it seems nonexistent
at 00:25 on April 13th, 2008
Barry, you are welcome! I'm not sure about distribution on a national level. I do know however that distribution to the Buffalo area began in the early 1920's, and evidently was successful.
at 01:14 on April 13th, 2008
Apparently :0)
at 04:13 on April 13th, 2008
amyjudd, I like this story. It's good stuff.
at 08:46 on April 13th, 2008
Red tea kettle in Chicago.
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at 09:02 on April 13th, 2008
The Holy Grail- the Red Rose Tea commercial with the Marquis Chimps. Friggin Hilarious from the 1950s
http://www.detroitkidshow.com/red_rose_tea.htm
America before the Boston Tea Party Revolt, used to be one of the worlds largest Tea Drinkers, after the Boston Tea Party Tax revolt over the British Government rule over Colonial Americas refusal to pay a Tea Tax, saw Americians boycott Tea and become a Coffee Drinking Nation, still, to this day. Long memories I guess remain over an unfair Tax, certainly much has changed in our society today, where now Americans, like Canadians take unfairness with a grain of salt and go about their day doing nothing. Too bad we lost that drive of independence today by those elected officials who still impose unfair laws and taxes on us still.
at 13:40 on April 13th, 2008
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at 13:50 on April 13th, 2008
Each week, my friends and I have a "tea party" where we hang out and try different teas while watching diggnation. I believe the tea in this shot is by adagio, its called "executus" and is delish!
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at 16:57 on April 13th, 2008
Mmmm...one of my faves is tea with evaporated milk...classic HK tea!
at 19:32 on April 13th, 2008
I'm a big tea drinker too.
My favourite black tea is Formosan tea, usually found in health stores - and grocery store Organic sections.
I think it tastes exactly the same as Irish B'fast. It is mountain grown in Taiwan, formerly Formosa.
It's very low in caffeine and almost no tanins.
at 08:30 on April 14th, 2008
That does sound good! I am a fan of 'Lady Jane Grey' tea, although it can be quite hard to find outside of the UK... alas.
at 09:32 on April 14th, 2008
My favorite is "Earl Grey" is "Lady Jane Grey" similar ? I have not tried it.
at 09:49 on April 14th, 2008
It is really similar - not as flowery and strong, and it's a little sweeter. I must go on a tea finding mission here in Vancouver!
at 03:29 on April 14th, 2008
This is the Floral tea served in ZEN restaurant in Belfast. One really get the whole dry flower in the cup which slowly opens as it get soaked with the hot water.
And tea is delicious.
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at 05:33 on July 11th, 2008
well in Singapore, my company TerraceTea sells loose leaf gourmet tea.
While Earl Grey is good, Green Tea tends to be more healthier as it only fried once. The Summer Palacce Refresh for example is green tea pearls with Jasmine which has a traditional chinese background but with a sweeter jasmine.
Take a look at terracetea.sg