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There are dozens of variations of food poison, and none of them are pleasant. One of them is Bacillus cereus. While not usually life threatening, this common form of food poisoning can cause diarrhea, nausea, cramps and vomiting. Symptoms usually appear 8-16 hours after exposure to the bacteria, and can disrupt your life for a few days.
Bacillus cereus is usually caused by improper cooking. The problem can be exacerbated by improper refrigeration, which just allows the spores to further grow....
•5 Important Things You Should Know About Drinking Water
It seems in life that most people take for granted the things that are most important to them and drinking water is no exception. It is a fact that no one can survive without clean pure drinking water and it is important to note some critical facts:
1. More than 35,000 people die each day throughout the world from disease caused by impure or lack of drinking water. That equals more than 12,000,000 per year or more than the per year total killed in each of the six years of World War II.
2....
•What Is Imperial Formosa Oolong Tea?
Oolong teas are rapidly gaining popularity in the Western world. And, among oolong teas, those created in Taiwan, referred to as Formosa oolong teas, are some of the most delicious. If you haven't tried Formosa oolong tea, you're in for a real treat.
Oolong teas originated in China. Oolong literally means black dragon. However, the tea is often referred to as Wulong tea, a name that originated with the person believed to have created this tea.
Wu Liang was a Chinese tea gardener, who,...
•Tea: What Are Multiple Tea Infusions?
The people of China have been drinking tea for more than 5,000 years and have learned a significant amount about loose leaf tea during that time.
The Chinese perfected processing of the Camellia sinensis plant and the development of different types of tea. The also developed the proper infusion methods that guarantee a perfect cup of tea.
Today, many Chinese and other tea drinkers throughout the tea drinking world, utilize multiple infusion of whole tea leafs as a quality, cost effective way...
•Tea: Online Ordering Of White Licorice Tea
Many people who have recently tasted white licorice tea for the first time find themselves frustrated when it comes to finding this delicious white tea blend. Like other white teas, white licorice tea is rare and can only be found in a few tea shops.
However, if you know where to look, you can find fine white licorice tea as well as other rare white teas.
White tea comes from the same plant as other teas, but it is harvested much earlier than other teas, before the leaves are fully open....
•Tea: Grading Jasmine Tea
Jasmine tea is the most popular flavored tea in the world. The first jasmine tea was produced in China and made from green tea. Today, however, jasmine flowers are used to scent teas from all over the world, in black, white, green and oolong varieties.
What makes jasmine tea so wonderful is its special blend of high quality loose tea leaves with jasmine petals. The jasmine petals impart a delicate yet very aromatic fragrance and a slightly sweet flavor to the tea.
Jasmine has been produced...
•Tea: White Tea: India’s White Teas Compared To Ceylon White Teas?
White tea is quickly becoming one of the most popular teas in the world. Tea connoisseurs everywhere are scrambling to learn about the different varieties of white tea and sampling them like made. The vast majority of white tea is grown in China, with Japan being the second most popular place for growing white tea.
However, each year more and more white tea comes from India and Sri Lanka, making these the two fastest growing regions for the production of white tea. Many people are not...
•Pure Water And Fine Tea
Tea originated in China 5,000 years ago and the selection and brewing of tea has been refined to an art with health and spiritual aspects emerging as part of the process.
Experienced tea drinkers throughout the world generally follow established guidelines for infusion or brewing of tea and the infusion process is often as important as the initial selection of tea.
For many tea enthusiasts, brewing tea is the most soothing and spiritual part of their day. Brewing a good tasting cup of tea...
•Disaster Planning For The Hurricane Season- Bottled Water
The hurricane season will be upon us shortly and it is wise to begin to plan for all eventualities associated with these catastrophic events. Proper planning now will avoid much of the stress resulting from hurricane damage and may well avoid injury and loss of life.
The hurricane season
Many people do not realize that the hurricane season is very long and spans the six month period from June 1 to December 1 each year. The frequency of major storms has been increasing recently in cycles that...
•Wholesale Tea And Fine Dining – The Secret Is In The Loose Leaf Tea
Almost everyone enjoys a first-class meal in a four star hotel or restaurant; the memory of a fine dining experience is one that lasts.
With a friend or loved one spending 2-3 hours in a first-class establishment can mark an anniversary, promotion, engagement, birthday or any number of occasions that deserve remembrance. Sitting in a richly paneled dining room with soft light, low music, a fine wine and delicious food topped by world-class service and a breathtaking view is a very pleasurable...
•Loose Leaf Tea In The United States – A Short History
The market for loose leaf tea in the United States is growing strongly as tea drinkers from all walks of life rediscover the taste, health benefits and value of loose leaf tea.
But one must ask the question: why is loose leaf tea less popular in the United States than in the rest of the world? The answer lies in the combination of the political and economic history of our country and the presence of the low quality tea bag.
The Colonies Reject Loose Leaf Tea
Although tea drinking originated...
•Tea: Are Tea’s Anti-oxidants Really Useable By The Body?
In recent years, tea has gained a great deal of attention for its ability to protect our health and prevent disease. But, many have wondered if the anti-oxidants in tea are actually absorbed by our bodies in enough quantity to really be helpful, or if we’re better off taking supplements.
Well, at least one study suggests that the anti-oxidants we consume in tea and other anti-oxidant rich foods are indeed effective. A study reported by the Journal of Nutrition studied the actual...
•Tea: Earl Grey Tea: Who Was Earl Grey?
Earl Grey tea is a popular flavored black tea named after an historic figure in 19th century England. Earl Grey’s existence and historic accomplishments are well documented but his influence on the tea that bears his name is less clear.
Charles Grey was the 2nd Earl Grey, (13 March 1764 – 17 July 1845), and was a British Whig statesman and Prime Minister. His father, Charles Grey, the 1st Earl Grey, was a notable British general in the American Revolution who commanded victories in several...
•Wholesale Tea: The Role Of Value Added Wholesalers In The Tea Distribution Chain
As tea grows in popularity in the United States, channels of distribution of this fine product are expanding and becoming more efficient. A major part of the entire distribution channel is the tea wholesaler that provides value added products and services to the tea offering.
The Tea Distribution Channel
Like most food products, tea is distributed through three major channels:
•Retail
•Wholesale
•Distributors
Retail
Retail channels deliver tea directly to the consumer for consumption...
•The Tea Room Business Plan – Basic Concepts
Business planning and the start of a new tea room venture is more of a process than an event. A new business is a separate entity that is very much like a garden: planning is required to start, certain mandatory steps are required and constant management and pruning must occur to produce a successful venture.
This plan addresses the basic steps as well as business structure and management steps that are required for success.
The Basic Concept
The basic concept of the business plan is...
•Tea: What Makes For A Quality Tea Experience?
Tea is more than a beverage – it is a way of life that leads to well being and satisfaction and it is healthy and tastes good as well.
To start the day with a steaming cup of your favorite tea puts the rest of the day in a better perspective and to end that day with a final cup makes the experience that much better. In the mind of many tea drinkers the day just seems better with tea in it.
It only follows therefore, that the higher the quality of the tea, the better the experience.
Many...
•Improve Your Health And Wellbeing With Wu Long Tea -- Benefits Of Drinking Wu Long Tea.
What is Wu long Tea?
The Wu long (also referred to as oolong) family of teas is characterized by a partial oxidation process that is controllable by varying degrees of heat. Wu long tea has the benefits and taste of both Green Tea and the fully oxidized Black Tea.
Although a number of countries now produce Wu long tea, China is the largest and best known producer.
Since one of the characteristics of Wu long tea is partial oxidation, Wu long teas offer a wide variety of flavors depending on...
•The Role Of The Tea Room And The Tea Supplier
The growth in demand for high quality loose leaf tea is spectacular and all indications are that the trend will continue for the foreseeable future. As more loose leaf tea enthusiasts consume greater quantities of tea, the relationship between tea suppliers and the tea room increases in importance.
Tea rooms are critically important to suppliers of loose leaf tea because the tea room bundles high quality loose leaf tea with other food products, services and an ambiance that create a very...
•Can Drinking Tea Make You Live Longer?
Tea is the second most popular beverage in the world, after water. Asian cultures drink gallons of green, oolong and other teas, and the Brits consume large quantities of black tea. In fact, everywhere in the world, tea is a regular part of life. In many cases, we drink tea because we like it, but as it turns out, it may be extremely healthy for us, too.
Over the years there’s been tons of research on the benefits of tea to our health. And, as we learn more and more, it’s becoming clear that...
•The Benefits Of Tea Catechins
In recent years, tea has attracted a lot of attention for its many health benefits. For years Asian cultures have used tea for many medical purposes, and science is proving out what Asians seem to have known all along – tea has many healthy benefits.
Among tea, green tea seems to provide the most health benefits. This is because green tea, unlike black tea is not fermented during its processing. Green tea leaves are left in their more natural state, compared to the leaves that are fermented....
•Does Drinking Black Tea Increase Blood Pressure?
Tea has gained a lot of attention in recent years for its ability to decrease the risk of heart disease. Green tea, in particular has been shown to prevent heart disease in the following ways.
• Green tea has been shown to prevent circulating LDL from hardening into the plaque that sticks to arterial walls, narrowing them.
• Green tea has been shown to inhibit unnecessary blood clotting.
• Green tea has been shown to reverse endothelial dysfunction. Endothelial dysfunction makes it...
•Does Caffeine Cause Atrial Fibrillation?
Atrial fibrillation is a heart disorder, most often found in older adults. During atrial fibrillation, the heart’s two small upper chambers quiver rather than beating effectively. As a result, blood isn’t pumped completely out of the chambers, so it can pool and clot.
Approximately 2.2 million Americans suffer from atrial fibrillation. The likelihood of developing this disorder increases with age. Doctors estimate that three to five percent of those over age 65 have this disorder.
Atrial...
•Can Green Tea Protect Liver Transplant Patients?
In recent years, green tea has gained a lot of attention for its ability to prevent diseases and keep us healthy. Most of the attention has been on green tea’s ability to prevent cancer and heart disease, and some of the research results in this area have been quite promising. Look at some of the findings thus far.
•Green tea was shown to be an effective adjunct to chemotherapy in breast cancer patients. A study concluded that patients who received green tea along with their chemotherapy...
•Tea’s Potential For Weight Loss
Losing weight is a topic on the mind of many. It’s no secret that long term weight loss and maintenance require long term life changes. In order to successfully lose weight and keep it off you must consume fewer calories each day than your body uses. This allows your body to use stored fat as energy, rather than food.
So, eating less is just half the equation. Since you can only reduce your calorie intake by so much, it’s critical to also increase the amount of calories your body uses each...
•What Foods Hold The Most Weight Loss Protection?
Obesity is one of the number one health concerns in today’s society. The US Centers for Disease Control estimates that over 60 million Americans, or 30% of the adult population, are obese. The term obese refers to people who weigh over 30 pounds more than their ideal weight, or who have a Body Mass Index of 30 or more.
One of the national health objectives in the US is to reduce the incidence of obesity to less than 15% of the adult population by 2010; however, current statistics indicate...
•Tea Drinking In The United States
Traditionally, the marketplace for loose leaf tea drinkers in the United States has been limited.
Although loose leaf tea was extremely popular in colonial times, the consumption of loose leaf tea gradually changed and recently the American market for tea has been generally confined to iced tea and tea in bags.
Loose leaf tea was introduced to America at the same time of introduction to Europe. As early as 1650 Dutch traders were active in the tea trade and Peter Stuyvesant, as an early...
•Personalized Tea Bags Offer Quality And Convenience For Tea Drinkers At Home, In The Office And While Traveling
Loose leaf tea is all about quality but it is often not as convenient to use as tea bags particularly at the office or when traveling.
For those tea drinkers who enjoy the finest loose leaf teas however, there is now a way to easily prepare their own bagged tea without sacrificing quality and the enjoyment associated with brewing quality tea.
There is no doubt that tea bags are convenient; they were after all invented for the American Tea Market and America is the cornerstone of convenience....
•The Scoop On Tea
After water, tea is the most popular beverage on earth. It is consumed in large quantities all over the world, but is likely most popular in Asia. Tea was even discovered in Asia, and most of the world’s tea is still grown in this part of the world, though India is a close second.
Chinese mythology dates the discovery of tea back to 2737 BC, when, supposedly, the Chinese Emperor Shen Nung was drinking boiled water under a tree, when a leaf from this tree dropped into his cup. The Emperor...
•What Is Tea Cupping And Why Is Tea Cupping Important?
What is Tea Cupping?
Tea cupping is a process of tasting and evaluating the quality of loose leaf tea. Tea cupping is a process that includes a number steps and is a vitally important method because tea quality varies widely. Tea cupping is a combination of art and science that is used by tea lovers throughout the world to maintain tea quality and tea drinking satisfaction.
Even tea from the same shipment, tea garden and processing batch can differ in taste and tea cupping is an ideal way to...
•History Of Tea – Taxes And Smuggling In 18th Century England
Since its introduction to the western world, tea has grown in popularity and is now the second most popular beverage in the world after water. Throughout its history tea demand has grown as a result of its good taste, health and medicinal properties and increasingly efficient channels of production and distribution.
Perhaps the most important benefit of tea for tea drinker is that aura of good feeling and stress reduction for those who regularly consume the beverage.
Tea growing and...
•Green Tea’s Benefits To Cardiovascular Health
Most of us know that one of the leading contributors to heart disease is high cholesterol. And, we’ve all been told to limit our saturated fats to help lower our cholesterol levels. But, what you may not realize is that simply drinking green tea you can help reduce the effects of the cholesterol in your diet, and reduce your risk of heart disease, too.
Cholesterol comes in two forms. HDL cholesterol or (high density lipoproteins) is what we refer to as “good cholesterol”. HDL cholesterol...
•Chinese Teas May Help Lower Your Cholesterol Levels
For thousands of years the Chinese have claimed many health benefits can be gained from drinking teas. In fact, many international, Canadian and U.S. based tea drinkers agree that Chinese teas should be the beverage of choice.
In fact, during a recent survey conducted by the Canadian Tea Council, over 40% of Canadians agreed that they drank tea for its “health benefits” and others stated that it “tasted great, had no calories or fat and can help you take better care of yourself.”
Only in...
•Drinking Green Tea Might Prevent The Absorption Of Cholesterol
There are many studies being conducted on the effects of drinking green tea and how it can benefit the body. Along with its possible antioxidant qualities, there are also studies pointing to the possibility that green tea can help you maintain and even lower your cholesterol levels.
Cholesterol comes in two forms, ‘good’ or HDL-cholesterol and ‘bad’ or LDL-cholesterol. Doctors are very concerned about the balance of these two types of cholesterol. Ideally, there should be more good...
•Green Tea’s Effect On Cholesterol During Weight Loss
By now most of us have heard that green tea may be able to help us lose weight. And, we may have also heard that green tea may be able to lower cholesterol, helping to improve our cardiovascular health.
Many of us wonder just how much green tea can help us and exactly how we should use it. Well, a recent scientific study suggests that green tea may be more effective in early phases of weight loss, as a jump start. It also suggests that you shouldn’t count on green tea alone to change weight...
•Green Tea May Positively Effect Stomach Cancer
Stomach Cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the Western World. In fact, the American Cancer Society estimates that22,228 Americans will be diagnosed with stomach cancer during 2006. They also project that there will be an estimated 11,430 deaths from this type of disease. Therefore, the search for a cure for this disease has been a long standing one.
In the past, clinical researchers have hypothesized that drinking green tea may indeed inhibit stomach...
•Drinking Green Tea May Help To Reduce The Risk Of Developing Gastrointestinal Cancer
Tea drinkers will be happy to learn that they just might be protecting themselves against the risks of developing stomach and intestinal cancers.
It appears that green tea can help fight gastrointestinal carcinogenesis. This is the process by which normal cells in the gastrointestinal tract can be transformed into cancer cells.
Green tea has been found to contain high levels of antioxidants which are considered very beneficial in the fight against cancer. Antioxidants are compounds that can...
•Green Tea’s Protection Against Diabetes
In recent years, we’ve seen lots of attention focused on the health benefits of drinking green tea. Much of the research has centered on green tea’s ability to prevent, and possibly even treat, cancer.
But, there are other serious health concerns that may be positively affected by adding green tea to your diet. One of the most important is Type II diabetes.
Over 20 million people in the US have Type II diabetes, and nearly one third of them don’t even know it. And, another 54 million are...
•Green Tea: The Best Medicine For High Cholesterol?
It was reportedly discovered by a Chinese emperor some 40 centuries ago. And, legend has it, the discovery was purely by accident. But that coincidental discovery has improved the health of people around the world, who have turned to green tea in particular to help soothe their pains, improve their digestion, alleviate their depression, boost their immune system, and perhaps even lengthen their lives.
But what is it that makes green tea so beneficial to human health?
The Ingredients of...
•Could Green Tea Provide A Cure For Cancer?
Cancer is a complex, devastating illness which is responsible for the deaths of millions of people each year. For decades, scientists have been attempting to uncover some of the secrets of cancer in order to find a cure. While, so far, a cure has been out of reach, there appear to be some natural remedies which can prevent or slow cancer growth. One of those remedies is a beverage which is commonplace in many Asian households—tea.
The History of an Anti-Cancer Tool
Tea has been a dietary...
•What Is A Tea Of The Month Club?
As consumers become more familiar with the wonderful world of loose leaf tea, a unique program has been developed by tea suppliers that offer the full breadth of tea product options . A Tea of the Month Club is the perfect way to sample a variety of teas for yourself or for a gift. A tea selection will be made each month for the consumer and will be sent to your door. The selections are often made from high quality white, black, oolong, green and flavored teas.
Some tea suppliers offer Tea...
•Saving Your Skin—With Green Tea
Green tea has become the miracle drink of recent years. It is mentioned as a cure for everything from stomach trouble to fatigue, from rheumatoid arthritis to tooth decay. People in the Far East have been turning to green tea for various ailments for centuries, so it isn’t surprising that the beverage has become a popular remedy worldwide.
Perhaps the most interesting claim of fans of green tea is that it can be beneficial in the war against cancer. A 1994 study published in the Journal of...
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