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Green tea is an unfermented tea, naturally low in caffeine, and very soothing. It is very popular because of its mild and fresh taste and its many benefits to health, including

• Cancer prevention
• Heart disease prevention
• Stroke prevention
• Rheumatoid arthritis prevention and relief
• Allergy relief
• Weight loss

Jane Pettigrew, in her recent article “What Can Green Tea Do for You?,” summarizes the results of world-wide studies on the health benefits of green tea. Catechins, powerful antioxidants contained in green tea, might offer protection against various forms of cancer (e.g. breast cancer, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, skin cancer), heart disease, and arthritis, as well as against some bacteria and viruses. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), the most powerful of these catechins, is believed to prevent cancer cells from growing, to inhibit the growth of some bacteria (e.g. E.coli, Helibacter pylori, Staphylococcus aureus), and protect the brain against memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s. According to a Japanese study, people who drink up to 10 cups of green tea daily reduce their risk of developing any form of cancer. Green tea, Pettigrew further reports, might also be helpful in reducing the effects of aging on the skin. Polyphenols lower the cholesterol level in the blood and reduce blood pressure. Thus, green tea is believed to protect against such diseases as stroke, heart attack, or atherosclerosis. A Duch study found out that five cups of tea a day can reduce the risk of stroke by up to 70 per cent.

(Source: Jane Pettigrew, “What Can Green Tea Do for You?”, TEA & COFFEE TRADE JOURNAL, October 2006, www.teaandcoffee.net)

According to a recent study, conducted by the Charité in Berlin, adding milk to tea counteracts the beneficial nature of the beverage.

In a healthy artery system, blood vessels relax if the blood increases. The study showed that black tea improves this so-called flow-mediated dilation (FMD). If, however, milk is added to the tea, the beneficial effects completely vanish. The researchers believe that certain proteins in milk might cause this negative effect.

[Source: Jane Kirby, “Tea, but no milk, please: How to beat heart disease,” The Independent, Online Edition, January 9, 2007.]

We are pleased to inform you that a limited amount of Darjeeling Garden Tea is now available. Garden teas, which carry the exclusive labels of Darjeeling’s famous tea gardens, are especially precious and highly prized among tea lovers.

The Garden Tea we currently offer is from the Ambootia Estate. Ambootia is nestled in the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains. The unique combination of climate and elevation give its teas a unique character.

Ambootia transitioned to 100% organic and biodynamic production in 1992. It is certified organic by the renowned Institute of Market Ecology in Switzerland, and it is Fair Trade certified by Fairtrade Labeling Organizations International.

Our Ambootia Garden Tea is a Second Flush. It produces an amber-gold liquor that is fuller and stronger in taste than First Flush.

Please visit our website for ordering details: http://www.bostonteacampaign.com.