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We look forward to giving away many more cups of FREE tea. Remember our motto:
Gourmet Teas. Beautiful Packaging. Superior Service. Exceptional Value.
Yours sincerely,
Rae Waslen
Tea
Connexions
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To date nearly $9,204 worth of FREE gourmet teas beautifully packaged has been given away to tea lovers throughout North America . That is enough to make nearly 85,550 cups of free tea. WOW!
Our winner this month is: Kathi from NY - Congratulations!
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Many of the articles we feature contain the health benefits of drinking tea. This article will examine the research that has been made concerning black and green tea and their effects on cancer of the lungs, colon, digestive track and mouth.
Oral Cancer: A study conducted by Junshi Chen, M.D. of the Chinese Academy of Preventative Medicine in Beijing has shown evidence of the protective effects of tea on human cancer. Dr. Chen completed a six month study of patients with diagnosed pre-cancerous oral lesion. It was found that treatment with a mixture of black and green tea components that was consumed and applied topically greatly improved the clinical signs and repressed the increase of pre-cancerous cells. The results of the study suggested that development of pre-cancerous cells in the mouth may be delayed by tea treatment.
Lung Cancer: Research by Fung-Lung Chung, Ph.D, American Health Foundation, found that both green and black tea consumption slowed down the progression of lung cancer induced by the carcinogens found in tobacco. A related study by J.E. Klaunig, Ph D., Dept. of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Indiana University School of Medicine also found the consumption of tea reduced the level of oxidative stress, especially in smokers.
Colon Cancer: Colon cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the U.S. Studies conducted by Roderick H. Dashwood, Ph D. of the Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University, found that the consumption of black and green tea repressed the development of very premature, pre-cancerous cells.
Digestive Cancers: Researchers from the National Cancer Institute have discussed research linking tea consumption to decreased risk of digestive tract and other cancers. There have also been preclinical studies indicating there are defensive effects of black and green tea on pre-cancerous cells.
Not only has tea been indicated as a cancer cell fighter in each of these categories, but the benefits of tea extend beyond this particular disease. Research has indicated that tea has a greater antioxidant power than many fruits and vegetables. Not to mention research also suggests that drinking tea is a preventative measure against cardiovascular disease and stroke. Otherwise summed up: Drink tea, it's good for your health!
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Teatime: can it increase your lifetime? Yes and no. Diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease are considered lifestyle and aging related. Since green tea is no accepted as a cancer preventative and is reported to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, then if you increase your consumption of tea, you in fact delay the negative effects of both diseases. Therefore, tea is not a magic pill from the fountain of youth, but can help you live longer by avoiding premature death by such diseases as cardiovascular disease and cancer.
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away.then a cup of tea keeps teeth cavity free! Several studies on tea and oral health demonstrated that tea has protective benefits against dental carries and gum disease.
Once again: A cup of tea keeps teeth cavity free!
Thirsty? Feeling dehydrated? Drink Tea! A common misconception is that because tea contains caffeine which is a diuretic (it makes the drinker urinate more), it can't be added to our body's daily fluid requirements. Research has recently proven otherwise and found that caffeinated beverages such as tea do contribute to the body's fluid needs. The negative effects of a caffeinated beverage, as far as hydration is concerned, were found to come into effect only when a person drinks more than five or six cups at a time. So, sip, sip away!
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Green tea the Flu Fighter! Studies show that the polyphenols in green tea decrease the infectivity of the flu. A study in the August 2005 journal Antiviral Research examined the research from the experiments the authors conducted to examine tea against three current flu viruses. They found that the compounds which are found in tea were successful in dropping the plaque forming abilities of the viruses. Other experiments demonstrated the flu was more inhibited by higher concentration of the green tea polyphenols. The authors note that, "dietary uptake of tea would be beneficial for direct intervention of influenza virus infection."
For more information please see: http://www.healthsentinel.com/org_news.php?event=org_news_print_list_item&id=064
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(Makes 15 scones)
Ingredients:
¼ c. Currants - plumped and drained
2 c. Flour
¼ c. Sugar
1 c. Pastry flour
¾ c. Unsalted butter
½ tsp. Baking soda
1 c. Buttermilk
Pinch of salt
Zest of one orange and one lemon - finely minced
Topping:
Juice of one lemon
Sugar for sprinkling
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425° F. Plump raisins in hot water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside. Whisk together flours, sugar, baking powder, salt and citrus zests. Break in butter to form a crumbly mixture. Stir in buttermilk and mix dough lightly with a fork until it can be gathered into a mass. Briefly knead on a lightly floured board - 10-15 seconds. Pat or roll to a thickness of ½ inch. Cut into rounds, wedges or squares.
Place on an un-greased pan. Brush each with lemon juice and sprinkle sugar. Place in oven and reduce heat to 400° F. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly golden.
Enjoy with a cup of Darjeeling tea!
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For the spring season, give a cup of tea! That's why this month we have great gift ideas!
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Tea Connexions is dedicated to providing the highest quality gourmet teas. Packaged beautifully, they make an ideal gift for tea lovers, health enthusiasts, and connoisseurs of fine art. Our mission is to offer you beautifully packaged gourmet teas distributed by an elite group of independent distributors that offer you superior service and exceptional value. Your satisfaction is assured; all of our products carry a 100% money back guarantee. More than 100 distributors look forward to serving your tea and gift giving needs. For an updated list, visit www.tea4free.com/tea-mates.html. If a distributor is not in your immediate area, please choose the closest distributor. Please note, this list represents distributors whose online stores are live and active; missing are distributors whose stores are still under construction. To choose your nearest distributor, using a clickable image map, visit www.leaftea.com/teastore.html.
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This issue of Tea 4 Free News - Teazine was researched and written by Rae Waslen from Tea Connexions. The html version of this newsletter and all web sites www.leaftea.com, www.teabizinabox.com, www.tea4free.com, and www.leafteabiz.com are managed and created by our Creative Director, Suruchi Gupta.
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Sources:
Tea vs. Lung, Colon , Digestive and Oral Cancer:
http://www.tea.ca/press-research-link2.asp?section=healthpro
Section: Health Professionals, Subsection: Library, Category: Subjects Beginning with C, Title: 'New Studies Strengthen Growing Evidence Linking Tea to Reduced Risk of Cancer'
Green tea the Flu Fighter: http://www.healthsentinel.com/org_news.php?event=org_news_print_list_item&id=064
Tea time: can it increase your lifetime? :
http://www.tea.ca/media_healthresearch.asp?section=healthpro (Dec 2002)
If an apple a day keeps the doctor away:
http://www.tea.ca/hp_Resorces.asp?section=healthpro
Section: Health Professionals Subsection: Resources, Category: PowerPoint by Carol Greenwood, University of Toronto
Thirsty? Feeling dehydrated? Drink Tea!
Tea Bits Volume 12, Issue 2, Section Tea & Health, Title 'Top 10 Health Benefits of Drinking Tea'
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