Category Archives: Oolong Tea

Which Is The Best Tea To Drink?

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Robert Barrington

Traditional tea made from tea leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant is the most commonly drunk beverage in the world, after water. The popularity of tea stems from its traditional large scale cultivation, its distinctive taste and its energising and … Continue reading →

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Catehin Content of Various Teas

Posted on September 16, 2017 by Robert Barrington
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Brew Your Own Darjeeling and Oolong tea

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Green tea is made by steaming the leaves of the camelia sinensis plant. This produces a decoction that retains much of the original flavonoid content of the plant. As tea leaves are rich in catechins, the composition of green tea … Continue reading →

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Decaffeinated Tea: A Complex Subject

Posted on February 17, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Despite being a complex mixture of chemicals much of the cognitive effects of tea are unfairly attributed to the caffeine. Decaffeinated tea is interesting nutritionally because many of the other components of tea are known to be biologically active. The … Continue reading →

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