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Tea is Back!

admin on Nov-16-2009

It’s staggering the that we Americans have been such lack luster tea consumers ever since the Boston Tea Party protest of December 16^th 1773. Did you know tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world next to water! On any given day in the US only half the population drinks tea. To top that off 82% of that tea is Black Tea, and only 17% Green Tea.

Now, for the half of Americans drinking tea, only 15% of us drink hot tea. Apparently 85% of Americans think Iced Tea is the way to go.

So get this; the Tea Council of the USA released a report providing informative updates.

Caffeine consumed in moderation does not dehydrate you.
Women should drink on average 9 eight oz servings of beverages each day.
Men should drink 13 eight oz. servings of beverages each day.
Beverages should not make up more then 10 – 15 % of your daily calories.
Limit daily caffeine to 500 milligrams

Beverage priorities based on average calories, nutrients and health potential benefits.

Water
Unsweetened Tea (Black, Green, White, Oolong, Herbal)
Unsweetened Coffee (Flavored & Non-Flavored)
Skim Milk & Low-Fat Milk, including unsweetened fortified soy
Diet Soft Drinks, Calorie Free Coffee/Tea with sugar substitutes
100% Fruit juices, Whole Milk, Sports Drinks
Soft Drinks & Juice Drinks

Reconsider you Hot or Cold drink of choice! Tea is hot once again! Tea is an all natural product from renewable sources and naturally resistant to most insects.

How can Tea help you? Get back into tea for Heart Health with 3-5 cups a day. Up to 70% reduced risk of Colon Cancer with 1.5 cups per day. Skin Cancer and Bone Health… What’s coffee done for you lately?

Cost: try home brewed tea crafting at only .04 – .30 per cup! Tea is the new smart choice.

5,000 Years of Tea Drinkers can’t be wrong