Tuesday, November 1, 2016

Delicious Teas To Pair With Great Books!


Tea and Books are a duo made for the ages, like peanut butter and jelly, or macaroni and cheese. It's hard to imagine one without the other. There is nothing quite like sitting on a cold autumn morning wrapped in a blanket and enjoying a hot cup of tea and a good book. It's like the rest of the world just disappears and the only show of the passage of time is the level of tea in your  cup.

The only thing that's better? Finding teas and great books that compliment each other in style or in the mood. Here is a list of 5 great books and a tea to drink as you enjoy them!



A zombie love story set in Paris, Die For Me, by Amy Plum, is intriguing and creative, and a captivating story about love and loss. This black breakfast tea with Paris ties is perfect to set the mood of the book and get you settled into this lovely story.


What would you do if all your choices were made for you? What if, against all the rules, you fell in love? In Delirium by Lauren Oliver make the choice to fall in love. Rose tea is perfect for this love story!


Magic and Science meet in Ravaka in Leigh Bardugo's story Shadow and Bone. A thrilling tale of monsters and magic and love. With all the Russian influences in this story, immerse yourself into the world by tasting this delicious tea!


In a built country after the fall of America, 35 girls are chosen to be candidates in a competition to leave the rigid caste system and compete for the hand of the Prince! A wedding style tea goes perfectly with this story about love and friendship, politics and ethics, and of course the beautiful dresses in The Selection by Kiera Cass.


If you could choose to follow one specific trait of the human experience which would it be? In Divergent by Veronica Roth, teens must choose to follow, Bravery, Truth, Kindness, Selflessness, or the Pursuit of Knowledge. That would be as hard as choosing your favorite tea! Tea samplers offer a variety so you can choose the best for you.

No matter what you are reading, tea is the best companion and T-Sleeve is the tea accessory to go with!



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Friday, September 23, 2016

Favorite Fall Flavors For Your Favorite Teas


There is no doubt about it. Fall is here and that means spices, brisk air, sweaters and scarves, and most importantly, tea on a cold morning. There is something just so comforting about holding a hot cup of tea and watching the rain fall.

Fall also means many flavors come into season, Apples and Pumpkins galore! Here are some of my favourite flavors.

There is a reason Pumpkin Spice flavored anything is so popular. It smells so good! Who doesn't want to surround themselves with the smell of delicious and warm pies! There are many brands out there who sell Pumpkin spice tea. Some are made with black tea so you can get that caffeine kick, and you can find some herbal teas that offer this delicious flavor too!

Another favorite Fall flavor is Apple Cider. The crisp sweet taste of fresh apple cider is one of my favorite things about Fall. Apple Cider tea is just as amazing. It's aromatic and takes you to the apple farm without having to leave your home. Or you can take it with you in a thermos and enjoy it on the go!

Finally, Cinnamon has a way of relaxing and invigorating me making it one of my favorite flavors. And the best part is it can be incorporated into any tea. Add a piece of cinnamon to any pot of tea and the smell alone is sure to send you to our happy place.

Now with these ideas in your head, you can be prepared for Fall and all of the delicious tea options.

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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

10 Health Benefits Of Drinking Tea


Tea has been known for having some health benefits. Do you know what they are? Here are 10 health benefits that have been associated with drinking tea. Bottoms up!

1. Tea contains antioxidants

Antioxidants work to prevent the body’s version of rust and thus help to keep us young and protect us from damage from pollution.

2. Tea has less caffeine than coffee

Herbal blends have no caffeine, while traditional teas have less than 50 percent of what typically is found in coffee. That means you can consume it without those pesky effects on your nervous system, says Leslie Bonci, nutritionist and owner of Active Eating Advice.

3. Tea may reduce your risk of heart attack and stroke

“There’s a lot of literature out there on tea and heart health,” says Anna Ardine, clinical nutrition manager at Magee-Womens Hospital of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. “This is a health effect for which there is the strongest evidence.”
In fact, a study published earlier this year that combined data from a host of earlier reports found a nearly 20 percent reduction in the risk of heart attack and a 35 percent reduced risk of stroke among those who drank one to three cups of green tea a day. Those who drank four or more cups of green tea daily had a 32 percent reduction in the risk of having a heart attack and lower levels of LDL cholesterol.

4. Tea may help with weight loss

Research on this isn’t as strong, Ardine says, adding that studies that have shown an effect have depended on consumption of large amounts of tea, often in pill form.

5. Tea may help protect your bones

Data from recent animal studies has shown that green tea may prevent bone loss.

6. Tea may keep your smile bright

“Japanese researchers have found that tea can decrease tooth loss,” Ardine says. “It changes the pH in your mouth when you drink it and that may be what prevents cavities.” Beyond that, tea, unlike many other beverages does not appear to erode tooth enamel, Bonci says.
7. Tea may boost the immune system
Studies have shown tea can tune up immune cells so they reach their targets quicker.

8. Tea may help battle cancer

Studies on this are currently mixed, which means more research is needed, Bonci says. But, in the meantime, “if you’ve got a strong family history of cancer and you want to do anything you can, you might increase your tea consumption,” she adds.

9. Herbal tea may soothe the digestive system

“Herbal teas, in particular chamomile, can be good for people with irritable bowel syndrome because it is an antispasmodic,” Bonci says. “And ginger teas can calm nausea.”

10. Tea — unadulterated, that is — is calorie free

“It’s a great no-calorie alternative to water,” Bonci says. “It provides so many options for flavor and versatility. You can have it hot or cold. And you don’t have to put anything in it, though you might want to add a cinnamon stick or some ginger. That means you’re able to hydrate with something other than water alone.”
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SRC: www.today.com/series/one-small-thing/top-10-health-benefits-drinking-tea-t81111

Monday, September 12, 2016

Health Benefits of Pu Erh Tea


Pu-Erh tea is a type of black tea that is fermented, giving it a unique flavor and health benefits that you wouldn't find in other teas. First developed in the Yunnan province of China it has been used as and prized for the health benefits for thousands of years.

Cardiovascular Disease and Metabolic Syndrome

One of the touted benefits of pu-erh tea is its ability to lower cholesterol. A study published in the journal “Experimental Gerontology” in 2009 found that rats given pu-erh tea saw a profound reduction in LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, and an increase in cardioprotective HDL cholesterol. Pu'erh tea has also shown great benefit for people suffering from metabolic syndrome – a group of risk factors for cardiovascular disease which include high blood pressure, low HDL cholesterol, high fasting blood sugar, high triglycerides and abdominal obesity. Researchers at Beijing University discovered that pu'erh tea appears to treat metabolic syndrome by improving obesity, beneficially adjusting blood lipids, lowering blood sugar and preventing oxidation of cholesterol plaque.

Antioxidant Properties

The antioxidant actions of pu'erh may also make it useful in treating tumors, according to in vitro research published in the “International Journal of Molecular Science” in 2011. Researchers discovered that pu'erh tea inhibited tumor growth through a variety of mechanisms, indicating that it may have the same capabilities in humans. There has been a great deal of research on the antioxidant effects of green tea, but fewer studies have been conducted on pu'erh. Research published in the “Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry” in 2004, however, showed that pu'erh tea exhibited a similar amount of antioxidant activity as green, black and oolong teas.
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SRC: healthyeating.sfgate.com/health-benefits-puerh-tea-9706.html

Friday, September 9, 2016

Flavored Tea And It's Benefits


Out of the many different types of tea, one that is very popular is flavored tea. These teas are often combined with different types of tea leaves and aromatic ingredients. These combinations of ingredients can sometimes offer more antioxidants, and can be more enjoyable. With fall just around the corner, anything with cinnamon or clove would be a good choice for a colder day.
The scoop: In this category, aromatic extras, such as cinnamon, orange peel, and lavender, are paired with black, green, or white tea leaves.

Health benefits: Flavored teas have the same levels of antioxidants and the same health benefits as unflavored ones. Those flavored with superfruits, such as blueberries, may contain even more antioxidants, says Lisa Boalt Richardson, an Atlanta-based tea expert and the author of The World in Your Teacup. But skip the sweetened varieties in bottles: You’re better off without that extra sugar, says Baer, who also cautions that flavored tea drinks are often watered down. “Some have such a low amount of antioxidants that you would have to drink 20 bottles to get the amount you would in a single brewed cup,” she says.

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SRC: www.realsimple.com/health/nutrition-diet/healthy-eating/types-of-tea/flavored-tea

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

The Health Benefits Of Peppermint Tea


Peppermint tea is probably one of the most popular herbal teas out there, both for its' taste and the health benefits. Even some of the most ok teas still taste pretty good. With the added benefit of being able to help with indigestion and relaxing, this kind of tea is great if you are just starting out in the vast tea drinking culture.
In addition to having a knockout taste, peppermint has many health benefits...another reason for its popularity. The health benefits of peppermint include :
  1. Indigestion & Upset Stomach : This is by far the biggest health benefit of peppermint. The oil in peppermint helps soothe the stomach and can greatly assist in relieving upset stomachs...or just relieve the "too full" feeling after eating a heavy meal. For me, I've found time and time again that a peppermint tea after a big dinner dramatically reduces that "full" feeling and, when I have an upset stomach...yes, the tea works wonders in quickly making it go away.
  2. Muscle Relaxant : Some people also believe that the aroma of peppermint can be a muscle relaxant.
  3. Vitamins : Peppermint oil, not necessarily in tea form, has Vitamin A and Vitamin C in it. How much depends on how it is processed. In a tea form, you'll get little of either. Generally, you'll get the vitamin benefits when consuming peppermint in pill, tablet or powder form. And no...you won't get vitamin benefits in a peppermint life saver!
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SRC: www.teadiscussion.com/health/peppermint.php

Monday, September 5, 2016

White Tea


Tea has been a part of many cultures for thousands of years. There are many different types of tea, and they each have their own aroma and flavor. White tea is among the most delicate of flavors using very young shoots to produce its' subtle flavor.
White teas are the most delicate of all teas. They are appreciated for their subtlety, complexity, and natural sweetness. They are hand-processed using the youngest shoots of the tea plant, with no oxidation. When brewed correctly, with a very low temperature and a short steeping time, white teas can produce low amounts of caffeine. Of course, steeping with hotter temperature and longer time will extract more caffeine. But by definition, white tea does not have less caffeine than other teas.

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SRC: www.teasource.com/pages/types-of-tea

Friday, September 2, 2016

Take Your Tea On The Go!


Enjoy your tea mess free, with t-sleeve! It allows you to take your favorite teas on the go, without the mess!
T-sleeve® is a brand new, complementary product for tea drinkers who use tea bags. T-sleeve® was created from a vision to enjoy a mess-free, tea drinking experience. 

This handy design starts as a carrying pouch for your favorite tea bag and package sweeteners. Take it with you on the go to work, a restaurant or meeting a friend for a cup of tea. T-Sleeve® then becomes a tea bag squeezer when you steep your tea. After you have steeped the tea, simply pull the tea bag up into the t-sleeve®, fold and squeeze the residual liquid out, and then discard. There’s no mess, no wet fingers and no drippy tea bag. T-Sleeve® is made of recyclable and compostable materials, so simply dispose of the t-sleeve® and tea bag into the garbage or compost container. T-Sleeve® will compost, so you can feel good about making a difference in the environment. 


One more way to feel good when you use a t-sleeve® is the lives you will touch just by enjoying a mess-free cup of tea. We are dedicated to enriching lives, not just enhancing your tea drinking experience. We will be putting our profit to a good use. Ten percent of all net profits of the original
 t-sleeve® will go to help Foster Children both locally and nationally. T-Sleeve® was specifically created to help others through charities that enrich lives, sharing love, hope and faith person to person.
Click here to get t-sleeve today!

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Types Of Tea: Oolong


Tea has been a part of many cultures for thousands of years. There are many different types of tea, and they each have their own aroma and flavor. Oolong Tea, in particular, has and interestingly floral tones in it that makes it particularly enjoyable.
Oolong tea (also known as wulong tea) is allowed to undergo partial oxidation. These teas have a caffeine content between that of green teas and black teas. The flavor of oolong (wulong) teas is typically not as robust as blacks or as subtle as greens, but has its own extremely fragrant and intriguing tones. Oolongs (wulongs) are often compared to the taste and aroma of fresh flowers or fresh fruit.
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SRC: www.teasource.com/pages/types-of-tea

Monday, August 29, 2016

The Nutritional Benefits Of Black Tea


Have you ever wondered what some of the benefits of tea are? Tea is loaded with antioxidants which help to prevent DNA damage. Other benefits of drinking tea on a regular basis include boosting your immune system, reducing your risk of a heart attack or stroke and even reducing your risk of developing cancer. We hear about coffee all the time, but what are some of the benefits of tea, specifically black tea?

NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF BLACK TEA

If you enjoy the flavor of black tea, you also have a choice to consume it in a variety of ways. Chinese people add sweetening agents, spices, chocolate, or even rare herbs while brewing black tea. In India, milk and sugar is normally added to black tea. Some people also add various herbs including ginger, cinnamon, cardamom,lemon grass, mulethi, or holy basil (tulsi).

Plain black tea is rich in antioxidants known as polyphenols and also has minimal contents of sodium,proteins, and carbohydrates. According to Boston’s School of Medicine, black tea reverses the abnormal functioning of blood vessels, which may lead to strokes and other cardiovascular conditions.
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SRC: www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/beverage/health-benefits-of-black-tea.html

Friday, August 26, 2016

T-Sleeve Benefits Charities!


t-Sleeve is committed to change, one cup of tea at a time. You can feel good knowing that not only is our product recyclable and that we give back to our communities.

The vision for t-sleeve® came with the intent to give back to our communities and enrich lives through faith, love, hope and care for humanity.

This first version of t-sleeve® will give 10% of net profits to help Foster Children locally and nationally. Our charitable foundation plans to seek out community resources that assist in helping foster children. This could be foster care and stable home environments, events or activities for foster children or other options outside of local, state or federal government programs. This commitment will provide faith, love, hope and care to foster children in ways they may not otherwise experience in their daily lives. 

Please go to our contact us page if you know of an organization in your community that could use assistance to help local foster children lead happier and more enriched lives.

Enjoy the convenience of t-sleeve® and feel good about knowing you are contributing to worthwhile causes. Help us make a difference…share t-sleeve® with a friend and share the vision!
 We are committed to making a difference, one tea bag at a time. Click the link to learn more about t-sleeve and charities.

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

What Are The Benefits Of Green Tea?


Drinking tea, specifically green tea, for health has been a part of many cultures for centuries, but there is finally scientific evidence to back it up! An article from Harvard Women's Health Watch featured some large scale studies that support the idea that green tea is beneficial for your health.
Tea's health benefits are largely due to its high content of flavonoids — plant-derived compounds that are antioxidants. Green tea is the best food source of a group called catechins. In test tubes, catechins are more powerful than vitamins C and E in halting oxidative damage to cells and appear to have other disease-fighting properties. Studies have found an association between consuming green tea and a reduced risk for several cancers, including, skin, breast, lung, colon, esophageal, and bladder.
Additional benefits for regular consumers of green and black teas include a reduced risk for heart disease. The antioxidants in green, black, and oolong teas can help block the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol, increase HDL (good) cholesterol and improve artery function. A Chinese study published recently in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed a 46%-65% reduction in hypertension risk in regular consumers of oolong or green tea, compared to non-consumers of tea.
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SRC: www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/benefit_of_drinking_green_tea

Monday, August 22, 2016

Health Benefits Of Black Tea


Have you ever wondered what some of the benefits of black tea are? Tea is loaded with antioxidants which help to prevent DNA damage. Other benefits of drinking tea on a regular basis include boosting your immune system, reducing your risk of a heart attack or stroke and even reducing your risk of developing cancer. We hear about coffee all the time, but what are some of the benefits of tea, specifically black tea?
Black Tea
The scoop: Black tea is the most common variety and accounts for about 75 percent of global tea consumption. Like many of the teas here, it’s made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, which are typically rolled and fermented, then dried and crushed. Black tea has a slightly bitter flavor and contains the most caffeine—about 40 milligrams per cup. (A cup of coffee has 50 to 100.)
Health benefits: Black tea has high concentrations of the antioxidant compounds known as theaflavins and thearubigins, which have been linked to lower levels of cholesterol, says Rebecca Baer, a registered dietitian in New York City. Research has shown that people who drink three or more cups of black tea daily may cut their risk of stroke by 21 percent.
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SRC: www.realsimple.com/health/nutrition-diet/healthy-eating/types-of-tea/black-tea

Friday, August 19, 2016

How to Use T-Sleeve

t-sleeve® is a great way to bring your favorite tea's and sweeteners on the go with you. Here is a step by step instruction on how to use your t-sleeve®:
Step by step instructions for t-sleeve®:

Place your favorite tea bag and packaged sweeteners into t-sleeve®. Close pouch and take it on the go.Prior to steeping the tea, remove tea bag from pouch. Feed tea tab through opening at top.Steep the tea, allowing t-sleeve® to rest outside of cup on string and tea tabAfter steeping, pull tea tab up, drawing tea bag into the t-sleeve®.Once the tea bag is inside, fold in half and squeeze the residual liquid into cup.Discard the pouch/tea bag into trash receptacle or compost container.Enjoy your cup of tea!
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The goal of t-sleeve® is to be not only a convenient way to enjoy tea, but to be as eco-friendly as possible. Both the box packaging and t-sleeve® are recyclable. Once t-sleeve®  comes in contact with the moist tea bag, it becomes a compostable product.  Feel good about doing your part for the environment and reducing your carbon footprint.
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Wednesday, August 17, 2016

Different Kinds Of Tea: Flavored Tea


With the many different types of tea, one that is very popular is flavored tea. They are often combined with different types of tea and aromatic ingredients. These combinations of ingredients can sometimes offer more antioxidants, and can be more enjoyable.
The scoop: In this category, aromatic extras, such as cinnamon, orange peel, and lavender, are paired with black, green, or white tea leaves.

Health benefits: Flavored teas have the same levels of antioxidants and the same health benefits as unflavored ones. Those flavored with superfruits, such as blueberries, may contain even more antioxidants, says Lisa Boalt Richardson, an Atlanta-based tea expert and the author of The World in Your Teacup. But skip the sweetened varieties in bottles: You’re better off without that extra sugar, says Baer, who also cautions that flavored tea drinks are often watered down. “Some have such a low amount of antioxidants that you would have to drink 20 bottles to get the amount you would in a single brewed cup,” she says.

Enjoy Drinking Tea? Try the Best Tea Accessory for enjoying mess-free tea while on the go, with t-sleeve. Order your t-sleeve today at: www.tsleeve.com/purchase-t-sleeve.html

SRC: www.realsimple.com/health/nutrition-diet/healthy-eating/types-of-tea/flavored-tea

Monday, August 15, 2016

Peppermint Herbal Tea: Health Benefits


Peppermint tea is probably one of the most popular herbal teas out there, both for its' taste and the health benefits. Even some of the most ok teas still taste pretty good. With the added benefit of being able to help with indigestion and relaxing, this kind of tea is great if you are just starting out in the vast tea drinking culture.
In addition to having a knockout taste, peppermint has many health benefits...another reason for its popularity. The health benefits of peppermint include :
  1. Indigestion & Upset Stomach : This is by far the biggest health benefit of peppermint. The oil in peppermint helps soothe the stomach and can greatly assist in relieving upset stomachs...or just relieve the "too full" feeling after eating a heavy meal. For me, I've found time and time again that a peppermint tea after a big dinner dramatically reduces that "full" feeling and, when I have an upset stomach...yes, the tea works wonders in quickly making it go away.
  2. Muscle Relaxant : Some people also believe that the aroma of peppermint can be a muscle relaxant.
  3. Vitamins : Peppermint oil, not necessarily in tea form, has Vitamin A and Vitamin C in it. How much depends on how it is processed. In a tea form, you'll get little of either. Generally, you'll get the vitamin benefits when consuming peppermint in pill, tablet or powder form. And no...you won't get vitamin benefits in a peppermint life saver!
Enjoy Drinking Tea? Try the Best Tea Accessory for enjoying mess-free tea while on the go, with t-sleeve. Order your t-sleeve today at: www.tsleeve.com/purchase-t-sleeve.html

SRC: www.teadiscussion.com/health/peppermint.php

Friday, August 12, 2016

Enjoy Your Tea On The Go


Enjoy your tea mess free, with t-sleeve! It allows you to take your favorite teas on the go, without the mess!
T-sleeve® is a brand new, complementary product for tea drinkers who use tea bags. T-sleeve® was created from a vision to enjoy a mess-free, tea drinking experience. 

This handy design starts as a carrying pouch for your favorite tea bag and package sweeteners. Take it with you on the go to work, a restaurant or meeting a friend for a cup of tea. T-Sleeve® then becomes a tea bag squeezer when you steep your tea. After you have steeped the tea, simply pull the tea bag up into the t-sleeve®, fold and squeeze the residual liquid out, and then discard. There’s no mess, no wet fingers and no drippy tea bag. T-Sleeve® is made of recyclable and compostable materials, so simply dispose of the t-sleeve® and tea bag into the garbage or compost container. T-Sleeve® will compost, so you can feel good about making a difference in the environment. 


One more way to feel good when you use a t-sleeve® is the lives you will touch just by enjoying a mess-free cup of tea. We are dedicated to enriching lives, not just enhancing your tea drinking experience. We will be putting our profit to a good use. Ten percent of all net profits of the original
 t-sleeve® will go to help Foster Children both locally and nationally. T-Sleeve® was specifically created to help others through charities that enrich lives, sharing love, hope and faith person to person.
Click here to get t-sleeve today!

Wednesday, August 10, 2016

What Is The Difference Between Herbal Tea And Regular Tea?


There are so many different types of tea out there that it can sometimes be very complicated trying to know te difference between them, especially if you are new to the tea drinking scene. One thing to know in particular, before anything else, is the difference between herbal and regular tea.

Herbal Tea

So...what is a herbal tea? Well...let us start out with what a herbal tea is NOT!
A herbal tea is NOT, repeat NOT, tea. So then why are herbal teas called a "tea." Good question...but one that probably goes back to some tradition or another that says anything added to hot water becomes a "tea."
But in any event...yes, a herbal tea is NOT a true tea. Technically speaking, in order for something to be considered a true "tea," the plant that is used must come from the tea plant, camellia sinensis.
To put it simply...a tea is "only a true tea" if it actually contains tea plant leaves. And thus...this is why oolong, white, green and black are considered "true teas," as their leaves come from the actual tea plant camellia sinensis. By contrast, rooibos and herbal teas do NOT contain leaves from the tea plant.
Thus, with this out of the way, we can basically define a herbal tea as just about anything that gets added to boiling water. And by anything...I do mean ANYTHING. From lemons, to orange peel, to whole strawberries, to peppermint leaves, to candy cane pieces...and well, you get the idea.
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SRC: www.teadiscussion.com/types/herbal-tea.php

Monday, August 8, 2016

Different Kinds Of Tea: White Tea


Tea has been a part of many cultures for thousands of years. There are many different types of tea, and they each have their own aroma and flavor. White tea is among the most delicate of flavors using very young shoots to produce its' subtle flavor.
White teas are the most delicate of all teas. They are appreciated for their subtlety, complexity, and natural sweetness. They are hand-processed using the youngest shoots of the tea plant, with no oxidation. When brewed correctly, with a very low temperature and a short steeping time, white teas can produce low amounts of caffeine. Of course, steeping with hotter temperature and longer time will extract more caffeine. But by definition, white tea does not have less caffeine than other teas.

Enjoy Drinking Tea? Try the Best Tea Accessory for enjoying mess-free tea while on the go, with t-sleeve. Order your t-sleeve today at: www.tsleeve.com/purchase-t-sleeve.html

SRC: www.teasource.com/pages/types-of-tea


Friday, August 5, 2016

T-Sleeve Supports Charities!


t-Sleeve is committed to change, one cup of tea at a time. You can feel good knowing that not only is our product recyclable and that we give back to our communities.

The vision for t-sleeve® came with the intent to give back to our communities and enrich lives through faith, love, hope and care for humanity.

This first version of t-sleeve® will give 10% of net profits to help Foster Children locally and nationally. Our charitable foundation plans to seek out community resources that assist in helping foster children. This could be foster care and stable home environments, events or activities for foster children or other options outside of local, state or federal government programs. This commitment will provide faith, love, hope and care to foster children in ways they may not otherwise experience in their daily lives. 

Please go to our contact us page if you know of an organization in your community that could use assistance to help local foster children lead happier and more enriched lives.

Enjoy the convenience of t-sleeve® and feel good about knowing you are contributing to worthwhile causes. Help us make a difference…share t-sleeve® with a friend and share the vision!
 We are committed to making a difference, one tea bag at a time. Click the link to learn more about t-sleeve and charities.

Wednesday, August 3, 2016

Different Kinds Of Tea: Oolong


Tea has been a part of many cultures for thousands of years. There are many different types of tea, and they each have their own aroma and flavor. Oolong Tea, in particular, has and interestingly floral tones in it that makes it particularly enjoyable.
Oolong tea (also known as wulong tea) is allowed to undergo partial oxidation. These teas have a caffeine content between that of green teas and black teas. The flavor of oolong (wulong) teas is typically not as robust as blacks or as subtle as greens, but has its own extremely fragrant and intriguing tones. Oolongs (wulongs) are often compared to the taste and aroma of fresh flowers or fresh fruit.
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SRC: www.teasource.com/pages/types-of-tea

Monday, August 1, 2016

Benefits Of Green Tea


Drinking tea, specifically green tea, for health has been a part of many cultures for centuries, but there is finally scientific evidence to back it up! An article from Harvard Women's Health Watch featured some large scale studies that support the idea that green tea is beneficial for your health.
Tea's health benefits are largely due to its high content of flavonoids — plant-derived compounds that are antioxidants. Green tea is the best food source of a group called catechins. In test tubes, catechins are more powerful than vitamins C and E in halting oxidative damage to cells and appear to have other disease-fighting properties. Studies have found an association between consuming green tea and a reduced risk for several cancers, including, skin, breast, lung, colon, esophageal, and bladder.
Additional benefits for regular consumers of green and black teas include a reduced risk for heart disease. The antioxidants in green, black, and oolong teas can help block the oxidation of LDL (bad) cholesterol, increase HDL (good) cholesterol and improve artery function. A Chinese study published recently in the Archives of Internal Medicine showed a 46%-65% reduction in hypertension risk in regular consumers of oolong or green tea, compared to non-consumers of tea.
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SRC: www.health.harvard.edu/press_releases/benefit_of_drinking_green_tea




Friday, July 29, 2016

How To Use T-sleeve

t-sleeve® is a great way to bring your favorite tea's and sweeteners on the go with you. Here is a step by step instruction on how to use your t-sleeve®:



Step by step instructions for t-sleeve®:

Place your favorite tea bag and packaged sweeteners into t-sleeve®. Close pouch and take it on the go.Prior to steeping the tea, remove tea bag from pouch. Feed tea tab through opening at top.Steep the tea, allowing t-sleeve® to rest outside of cup on string and tea tabAfter steeping, pull tea tab up, drawing tea bag into the t-sleeve®.Once the tea bag is inside, fold in half and squeeze the residual liquid into cup.Discard the pouch/tea bag into trash receptacle or compost container.Enjoy your cup of tea!
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The goal of t-sleeve® is to be not only a convenient way to enjoy tea, but to be as eco-friendly as possible. Both the box packaging and t-sleeve® are recyclable. Once t-sleeve®  comes in contact with the moist tea bag, it becomes a compostable product.  Feel good about doing your part for the environment and reducing your carbon footprint.
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