Make time for tea

Throughout its 5,000-year history, drinking tea has been a relaxing, social ritual. In fact, tea is the second most popular beverage in the world next to water. Non-herbal tea is derived from the Camellia senensis plant and tea is one of the leading sources of flavonoids, which are antioxidant compounds that may fight chronic disease.

Time For Tea

ea” was a time of day in my grandmother’s house. English born, she always sat down to tea mid-afternoon, served with bread, cheese and pickles, and always with a few cookies. Gram was serving a “low tea” or light afternoon tea. “High tea” is a full meal. Small towns regularly host teas as fundraisers in


Tea Types

Black Tea Most commonly used in North American tea bags, black tea is made from fully oxidized leaves, which produce a hearty, deep, rich flavour in a coloured amber brew. Ceylon, Darjeeling, Earl Grey, are a few examples of black teas. Green Tea Most popular in Asia, green tea is not oxidized. It is withered,

All About Leaves

RENA NERBAS An easy secret to cutting fresh basil leaves into fine strips: Starting with the largest leaves, stack one on top of the other. Tightly roll leaves (beginning at the pointed end). Thinly slice rolled leaves crosswise into strips. Make your own air freshener: Mix 1/2 cup crushed bay leaf, 1/4 cup dried sage

The Law Of Tea

Tea is the world’s most popular prepared drink. Canadians drink more than nine billion cups of it a year. Currently the tea industry is experiencing real growth: in 2007, the Canadian tea market grew to over $388 million in annual sales. Technically, tea in Canadian law is defined to be the beverage made from the