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Tea
 Websites presented in alphabetical order BBC Food: Tea 
 Brief overview of tea drinking in the United Kingdom, covering history, traditions, and instructions for preparing tea. Includes recipes for afternoon tea, such as sandwiches, biscuits, and fruit tarts. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/mostof_tea.shtml Topics: Beverages, Snacks and Baked Goods, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Dec 2, 2004 Bigelow: Entertaining
This tea company site features ideas for tea parties, bridal teas, and formal and informal afternoon tea. Also includes tea brewing tips, recipes, and a tea dictionary. Most recipes specify Bigelow products, but other brands could be substituted for recipes such as poached pears with Earl Grey tea sabayon and green tea lemon ice cream. http://www.bigelowtea.com/entertaining.aspx Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Recipes & Food Preparation, Snacks and Baked Goods, Sweets and Sweeteners Last updated Sep 16, 2009 Caffeine Content of Common Beverages
Quick reference to caffeine content of selected beverages, including coffee, tea, soft drinks, and energy drinks. Provides a brief introduction to caffeine, "a substance that exists naturally in certain plants. ... It can also be produced synthetically and added to foods and beverages." From the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/caffeine/AN01211 Topics: Beverages, Drugs & Medications by Type Last updated Sep 25, 2006 Chinese Tea
"Explore the world of Chinese teas and tea drinking. Learn about Chinese tea culture, the difference between different types of chinese tea, and the health benefits. Includes brewing instructions, trivia, and information on reading tea leaves. Find out about bubble tea, and learn how to pair wine with Chinese food." An About.com site. http://chinesefood.about.com/od/chineseteaandliquor/What_to_Drink_with_Chinese_Food_Chinese_Tea_Bubble_Tea_and_Liquor.htm Topics: Beverages Last updated Dec 21, 2006 A Cup of Japanese Green Tea
Illustrated information about Japanese green tea, covering production, varieties (such as bancha, matcha, and genmaicha), nutrients in tea, serving, and the tea ceremony. In English and Japanese. From the World Green Tea Association. http://www.o-cha.net/english/association/jpgreentea/ Topics: Beverages Last updated Nov 30, 2004 Ethnobotanical Leaflets: The Tea Plant
This overview of the tea plant (Camellia sinensis) discusses history, growing, processing, packaging, medicinal value, and tea traditions. Topics include tea leaf fermentation, processing of tea plants for tea bags and instant tea, and the Japanese tea ceremony. From Southern Illinois University Carbondale. http://www.ethnoleaflets.com/leaflets/tea.htm Topics: Beverages, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated May 1, 2009 How to Tea Dye
Instructions for using tea as a dye for fabrics, which "is an easy way to mute fabrics or give them an older, antiqued look." Includes a materials list, tips and warnings (do not dye synthetic fabrics), and some humorous material (how to tea dye a couch). From the author of a series of articles on quilting topics. http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/teadye.htm Topics: Beverages, Crafts Last updated Dec 7, 2004 Linus Pauling Institute's Micronutrient Information Center: Tea
An overview of studies assessing the effect of tea consumption on disease prevention. Includes information about the two minerals, fluoride and manganese, found in tea and tea flavonoids (also known as catechins) and their effects on illnesses such as cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and kidney stones. Also discusses safety issues. Includes information about drinking black, oolong, green, or white teas. From the Linus Pauling Institute, Oregon State University. http://lpi.oregonstate.edu/infocenter/phytochemicals/tea/ Topics: Beverages Last updated Jan 20, 2005 NCI Fact Sheet: Tea and Cancer Prevention
Provides an overview of clinical trials and research to study the possible link between antioxidants (catechins) found in tea and cancer prevention. From the National Cancer Institute (NCI). http://www.cancer.gov/newscenter/pressreleases/tea Topics: Beverages, Cancer, Drugs, Medical Treatments & Devices Last updated Aug 25, 2005 The Tea Council
The website of this UK tea industry association contains tea facts and history, an overview of the different types of tea, related health news, information on tea production, images, FAQs, and more. http://www.tea.co.uk/ Topics: Beverages, Business Last updated Mar 7, 2006 The Tea Man's Tea Talk
Contains tea FAQs, articles on tea making and history, photos and illustrations, and information on the science and health aspects of tea, and tea in Ceylon, China, India, and Japan. Note: the Tea Man passed away and the site has not been updated in some time, but remains as "an archive of tea articles prepared and/or commissioned by him, or that he thought were interesting and enlightening to lovers of tea." http://www.teatalk.com/ Topics: Beverages, Drugs & Medications by Type, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional Last updated Sep 14, 2008 TeaHyakka
This site presents articles and information about the Japanese tea ceremony. It features sections on the history of the tea ceremony, the tea room, traditional Japanese fabrics, and philosophy. Also includes a directory of tea ceremony classes and related links. From "a group of people in London and in New York who are interested in Japanese tea ceremony." In English and Japanese. http://www.teahyakka.com/ Topics: Beverages Last updated Nov 12, 2003 The Urasenke Foundation: San Francisco
The San Francisco branch of a Japan-based organization devoted to the history and study of the Japanese tea ceremony presents a history of the tea ceremony and the Urasenke tradition of tea, essays on tea, a recommended reading list, and related links. http://www.urasenke.org/ Topics: Beverages Last updated Nov 12, 2003 A World Of Tea
Contains a FAQ on tea, a history of tea and teapots, information on tea types, quotes, and more. From the Stash Tea Company. http://www.stashtea.com/ Topics: Beverages Last updated Aug 22, 2005 |
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