Monthly Archives: September 2024

Bergamot and Earl Grey Tea

Posted on September 4, 2024 by Robert Barrington

The bergamot orange (Citrus bergamia) is a citrus fruit that is used in aromatherapy as an anxiolytic and calmative agent. The rind of the orange is used to produce bergamot tea, which is black tea with added bergamot. Bergamot has … Continue reading →

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Peppermint Tea (Mentha piperita)

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Peppermint tea (Mentha piperita) is the most commonly drunk herbal tea, if you exclude true tea which comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. Peppermint tea is rich in phytochemical nutrients that have been shown to be bioavailable in humans. For … Continue reading →

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How do Green Tea Catechins Cause Weight Loss?

Posted on September 2, 2024 by Robert Barrington

Green tea is a drink that is associated with weight loss in humans and animals. This weight loss is often attributed to the caffeine present in tea, and this may be a significant factor. However, green tea is also rich … Continue reading →

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