TYPES OF TEAS

BLACK TEA

All tea comes from the plant Camellia Sinensis. Black tea requires fresh leaves to be withered, and then rolled, broken or cut or provoke oxidation, causing the color to change from green to brown. Their character can range from light and fruity to rich, strong and robust, depending on origin and manufacturing process. Benefits Studies suggest the following benefits may be attributed to drinking black tea: * Boost the immune system * Protects against heart disease. * Increases energy levels

GREEN TEAS

All tea comes from the plant Camellia Sinensis. To prevent freshly picked green tea leaves from oxidizing and turning brown, heat is applied by pan-firing or steaming the leaves and then rolled to develop the flavor and dried. Green teas range from golden amber to intense lime green. Flavors can be mellow and herbal, or more astringent and vegetal. Benefits Studies suggest the following benefits may be Attributed to drinking green tea: * Boosts the immune system * Improves mental alertness * Assists in removing toxins * High in Antioxidants * Helps regulate blood sugar.

HERBAL TEAS

Herbal blends are made from the dried leaves, stems, roots, seeds, flowers and barks of many different plants, each of which offers an individual benefit. Most are caffeine-free and are consumed for their cleansing, calming and aromatic qualities. Benefits Studies suggest the following benefits may be attributed to drinking herbal tea: * Naturally caffeine free * Supports hydration * Helps relax and relieve stress * Assists in detoxification

ROIBOOS TEAS

Rooibos (Afrikaans for “red bush”) only grows on the dry sandy soil of the Cederberg Mountains in South Africa. The leaves and stems are harvested annually, then chopped, oxidized and dried. Rooibos is caffeine-free and is renown for its natural sweetness and soothing properties. Benefits Studies suggest the following benefits may be attributed to drinking Rooibos tea: * May alleviate allergy symptoms * Boosts immune system * Assists digestion * Supports anti-inflammatory activity * Eases insomnia and hypertension

OOLONG TEAS

All tea comes from the plant Camellia Sinensis. The fresh leaves oxidize as they wither in the sun, then in the shade. Lightly tossing or rolling the leaves develops the full character, pan firing seal in the color and flavor, and the final drying ensures that they hold their quality. They can be floral and fruity or woody, deep and complex. Oolong teas have the broadest variety of flavor and character properties. Oolong tea brews from light and fragrant to darker and more full bodied. Benefits Studies suggest the following benefits may be attributed to drinking Oolong tea: * Helps burn fat * Increases metabolism * May assist in lowering cholesterol * Suppresses the appetite

WHITE TEAS

All tea comes from the plant Camellia Sinensis. White teas are the least processed of all teas. The new buds, sometimes with one or two leaves attached, are carefully packed and then slowly dried for several days. The brew is the color of white wine and the flavor is light, delicate and subtly sweet. Benefits Studies suggest the following benefits may be attributed to drinking white tea: * Helps slow down the natural aging process * Has an antibacterial and antiviral benefit * Effective in relieving stress * High in antioxidants

YERBA MATE

Native to Argentina, Yerba Mate is a member of the holy family and is rich in caffeine, containing roughly twice the levels found in tea. After harvesting, the leaves are heated-treated before being chopped and dried. Indigenous to the Amazon rainforest and popular throughout Latin America, Yerba Maté tea is quickly gaining popularity in the United States. The brewed flavor is strongly herbal and grassy. It contains a substance similar to caffeine, called matteine, which helps invigorate the mind and energize the body. Yerba maté is often used as a mood-enhancer and has been deemed as the “Drink of the Gods.” Benefits Studies suggest the following benefits may be attributed to drinking Yerba Mate tea: * Assists in weight loss * Boosts energy * Improved mental alertness * Stimulates metabolism * Contains mood-enhancing properties