Tea Classification
The most common classification of tea is based on the processing method of the leaves.
Black Tea
Delicious black teas are loved in the West. Full-bodied and strong, they taste great alone or with milk and sugar. And they make great iced tea. The caffeine makes them a good morning tea.
Health Benefits of Black Tea: Medical research suggests that black teas assist in lowering cholesterol, preventing the absorption of cholesterol into the blood, gently stimulating the heart and circulatory system, keeping blood vessels soft, regulating blood sugar, and lowering blood pressure. It can help prevent heart disease and strokes. Contains 20% of the caffeine in coffee.
Green Teas
Our complete collection of green teas includes flavored, scented, powdered and even organic green tea, so choose your favorites. Green tea has long been praised for its health benefits, but it also tastes great. And the clean, delicious taste of our green teas is why they are becoming so popular
Health Benefits of Green Tea: Green tea is very high in antioxidants that boost the immune system and may help to reduce the risk of cancer (polyphenols), particularly lung, colon and skin cancers. Green tea also contains EGCG complex, which is very good for metabolism. In addition, green tea helps to regulate your blood sugar, resist cavities and gingivitis, and it is good for your skin.
Herbal Teas
Our delicious herbal teas are made only from the best ingredients. From the sweet to the spicy, Harvest Café’s herbal tea selection has something for everyone. And these teas are made from ingredients so fresh that you can actually eat them! Enjoy a herbal tea alone or mix it with another tea for a unique combination.
Health Benefits of Herbal Tea: Herbal teas are rich in antioxidants and vitamins, particularly Vitamin C. Typically herbal teas are also caffeine-free, so they can be enjoyed anytime during the day. Depending on the fruits, vegetables and other ingredients, they may have additional health benefits and most are naturally caffeine free.
White & Scented Teas
White tea is the least processed of all teas and many tea experts consider it to be one of the finest teas in the world. White teas are appreciated for their unmatched subtlety, complexity, natural sweetness, and delicacy. The Chinese consider white teas to be cooling, detoxifying, and refreshing. To create scented teas, fresh flowers or fragrant herbs are added to the tea during the drying process which then impart a flavor to the tea when infused. These teas have very little caffeine.
Health Benefits of White Tea: White tea is the least processed tea, so it is very high in antioxidants and very low in caffeine. Studies show that antioxidants in white teas help to reduce the risk of cancer, particularly lung, colon, and skin cancer; antioxidants also strengthen your immune system and help with metabolism. White tea is also excellent for hydration of the body and the skin, which acts naturally to reduce the signs of aging (fine lines and wrinkles). And white tea also aids in detoxifying your body. A cup of white tea only has about 1% of the caffeine in a cup of coffee. All tea includes fluoride, which strengthens tooth enamel and reduces the formation of plaque. Some white teas may have additional health benefits.
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