For millennia men and women from all across the globe have savored tea both for its healthful benefits and for its unique taste properties. Tea has been a mainstay in the dietary regime of many countries in the Eastern world as well as in countries of the west, such as Great Britain. It continues to be a mainstay in the diets of many Americans today, in part due to its great versatility.
Some types of tea are beloved because they serve as the ideal accompaniment to finger sandwiches and petit fours at a traditional afternoon garden tea party, while other types of tea are savored for their ability to help bring a sense of calm and rejuvenation after a difficult day. Some people choose to start their daily routine with a strong cup of Black tea, while others relax and unwind with a night cap of Chamomile Tea.
Tea blends come in a variety of all-natural, herbal flavors. And many blends of tea have been scientifically shown to offer strong health properties. Many teas are rich in antioxidants, which are known to greatly help the human body to defend itself against the onset of many kinds of cancer as well as to shield it from chemical free radicals in the environment. More recently green tea has become the subject of much scientific study, as it has been found to possess very potent anti-oxidant properties. Many scientists believe that the presence of green tea in the daily Japanese diet may be, at least in part, responsible for the country's lower cancer rate.
While it has never been doubted that tea has numerous potential health benefits, it has only recently been discovered that its common counterpart, coffee, may also have health properties which are beneficial for the human mind and body. In the past decade scientists have begun to analyze the chemical composition of the coffee bean, and, as a result, have found that dark coffee, like tea, is very rich in antioxidants. Due to recent studies it has been suggested that daily coffee drinking may help with memory preservation and with the prevention of certain types of common cancer.
For decades coffee drinks have been enjoyed both for their potent caffeine properties and for the unique, bold flavour of the black coffee bean. Many people enjoy sharing a good cup of cappuccino with an old group of friends, while others savor their daily break from work with a cup of dark, bold espresso. Thus whether it is enjoyed for its delicious, smooth flavor or for the rejuvenation it provides, coffee is beloved by thousands of Americans.
Like tea, coffee drinks come in a variety of flavors. Unlike tea, however, coffee beans from different parts of the world will reflect the unique climate and soil properties of their origins. One type of coffee grown in one part of the world will have a different flavor when harvested then one grown elsewhere.
Another main difference between coffee and tea is that tea is more often enjoyed alone or with minimal condiments. Coffee lovers enjoy a vast array of types of coffee drinks, with every type of syrup, milk, sugar, and other additive imaginable. Thus the way that coffee is often served can contribute to certain drinks, containing sugars or fats, being less healthy than a simple cup of tea.
While both coffee and tea possess numerous flavor and nutritional benefits, any fan of either will be sure to tell you that the two are quite different in many ways. - 31875
Some types of tea are beloved because they serve as the ideal accompaniment to finger sandwiches and petit fours at a traditional afternoon garden tea party, while other types of tea are savored for their ability to help bring a sense of calm and rejuvenation after a difficult day. Some people choose to start their daily routine with a strong cup of Black tea, while others relax and unwind with a night cap of Chamomile Tea.
Tea blends come in a variety of all-natural, herbal flavors. And many blends of tea have been scientifically shown to offer strong health properties. Many teas are rich in antioxidants, which are known to greatly help the human body to defend itself against the onset of many kinds of cancer as well as to shield it from chemical free radicals in the environment. More recently green tea has become the subject of much scientific study, as it has been found to possess very potent anti-oxidant properties. Many scientists believe that the presence of green tea in the daily Japanese diet may be, at least in part, responsible for the country's lower cancer rate.
While it has never been doubted that tea has numerous potential health benefits, it has only recently been discovered that its common counterpart, coffee, may also have health properties which are beneficial for the human mind and body. In the past decade scientists have begun to analyze the chemical composition of the coffee bean, and, as a result, have found that dark coffee, like tea, is very rich in antioxidants. Due to recent studies it has been suggested that daily coffee drinking may help with memory preservation and with the prevention of certain types of common cancer.
For decades coffee drinks have been enjoyed both for their potent caffeine properties and for the unique, bold flavour of the black coffee bean. Many people enjoy sharing a good cup of cappuccino with an old group of friends, while others savor their daily break from work with a cup of dark, bold espresso. Thus whether it is enjoyed for its delicious, smooth flavor or for the rejuvenation it provides, coffee is beloved by thousands of Americans.
Like tea, coffee drinks come in a variety of flavors. Unlike tea, however, coffee beans from different parts of the world will reflect the unique climate and soil properties of their origins. One type of coffee grown in one part of the world will have a different flavor when harvested then one grown elsewhere.
Another main difference between coffee and tea is that tea is more often enjoyed alone or with minimal condiments. Coffee lovers enjoy a vast array of types of coffee drinks, with every type of syrup, milk, sugar, and other additive imaginable. Thus the way that coffee is often served can contribute to certain drinks, containing sugars or fats, being less healthy than a simple cup of tea.
While both coffee and tea possess numerous flavor and nutritional benefits, any fan of either will be sure to tell you that the two are quite different in many ways. - 31875
About the Author:
Damian Papworth loves making coffee with one cup coffee makers for his quick morning fix. When he has people over for dinner though, his 8 cup coffee maker is very handy.
