Store for more
Tea, whether loose-leaf or
in bags, should be kept in a
cool, dark place in an airtight
container away from heat
sources and moisture. So,
not an open box next to the
stove by the window! Easy!words
to live by
‘Come, let us have some
tea and continue to talk
about happy things.’
Chaim Potok,
author and rabbi‘Growing up in Ireland,
when my family received
important news, good or
bad, we would boil water
and make tea. It was the
first thing I did when my
father died. This ritual
allowed me a moment to
take in the enormity of
what had happened.’
Roma Downey, actress‘Drinking a daily cup
of tea will surely starve
the apothecary.’
Chinese proverb‘There are few hours in
life more agreeable than
the hour dedicated to
the ceremony known
as afternoon tea.’
Henry James, author‘While there is tea,
there is hope.’
Sir Arthur Wing
Pinero, playwright,
from Sweet Lavender‘Each cup of tea
represents an
imaginary voyage.’
Catherine Douzel‘When you have nobody
you can make a cup of
tea for, when nobody
needs you, that’s when
I think life is over.’
Audrey Hepburn,
actress and
humanitarian‘Just tea for two and
two for tea. Just me for
you and you for me.’
Irving Caesar,
lyricist, from
Tea for Two‘I drink as much tea when
I’m in Los Angeles as I
do when I’m in London.
I take my tea bags with
me wherever I go.’
Helen Mirren, actress‘You can’t buy happiness
but you can buy tea,
and that’s kind of
the same thing.’
Unknown‘If you are cold, tea will
warm you. If you are too
heated, it will cool you.
If you are depressed, it
will cheer you. If you are
excited, it will calm you.’
William Gladstone,
British Prime Minister‘I got nasty habits;
I take tea at three.’
Sir Mick Jagger,
singer, songwriter
from Live with Me‘Tea! Thou soft, sober,
sage and venerable
liquid; thou female
tongue-running,
smile-smoothing,
heart-opening,
wink-tippling cordial, to
whose glorious insipidity
I owe the happiest
moment of my life, let
me fall prostrate.’
Colley Cibber,
playwright, from
The Lady’s Last Stake Photography Adobe Stock, Getty ImagesTea is rich in disease-
fighting, immune-
boosting goodness.
Without going all
science geek on
you, it’s brimful of
natural antioxidants,
in particular
micronutrient-rich
polyphenols, such
as theaflavins and
catechins. Green and
white teas are thought
to deliver the bulk of
the protective benefits
since they undergo
less processing than
black varieties, but
make no mistake, black
and oolong are still
powerful players here.
All you really need to know is a
cup or two or three per day can
bestow a heaping helping of
remarkable health benefits!Here are a few to consider:
n Fights inflammation that
can lead to cell damage
n May help decrease risk of cancer
n Boosts metabolism and
may help with weight loss
n Helps increase brain function
and boosts concentration
n Lowers risk of
cardiovascular disease
n Lowers risk of type 2 diabetes
n May protect against
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s
n Can settle an upset tummy
n Relieves headaches
n Strengthens teeth and bonesDrink to your health
Hot outside?
Take your tea
on the rocks!betterwellbeing
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