Almost everyone has tried tea, and millions adore it. After water, tea is the most widely consumed beverage in the world. This aromatic hot drink is prepared by pouring hot water over the cured leaves of an evergreen plant called Camillia sinensis that is native to Asia. Tea as a drink originated in China for medicinal purposes and was brought westward by Portuguese priests and merchants.
Make tea, not war. ~Monty Python
True tea comes in only four varieties: green, black, white and oolong. Most so-called “herbal teas” are actually infusions of various other plants and fruits but unless the drink contains actual tea leaves, it’s not really tea (but it’s still yummy).
We in Canada are big tea fans, and this is a good thing. Besides being a refreshing and soothing break in the day, tea provides amazing health benefits. This enjoyable beverage contains polyphenols (a type of antioxidant) and phytochemicals that, among other things, are associated with improved muscle endurance, lowered free radicals and cellular damage, lowered cancer rates, lowered Parkinson rates, better recovery from exposure to radiation, lowered Alzheimer rates, lowered cardiovascular and diabetes rates, and much, much more. (Drink up!)
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| Perfect Indulgence Tea Gift Basket |
If you know a tea lover (and we all know several) a Tea Gift Basket from Bloomex Canada makes the perfect gift! These deluxe assortments of teas and treats are all carefully hand-packed and delivered in an attractive gift basket with your personal message.
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| Tea Lover Gift Basket |
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| Classic Tea Basket |
Check out a few of our many fine Tea Gift Baskets on this blog, and be sure to visit the Bloomex website to see the full range of Tea and other gift baskets (coffee lovers, there are lots of gift baskets for you too!) that our gourmet gift specialists have created for you! Browse the blog for other great gift hamper ideas.
Enjoy your next cuppa, with best wishes from Bloomex!
