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Harrods of Knightsbridge, London’s premium departmental store, is looking to India for speciality teas like organic, green, clonal CTC and orthodox and single-estate to cater to upmarket customers.
A team from Harrods was in the city to close deals with some of the leading names in the tea industry like McLeod Russel, Goodricke Group Ltd and Assam Co. Incidentally, this iconic high-street store where the Queen of England shops has also bought more teas from India this year.
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People who drink at least a pint of green tea each day have a lower risk of death, a Japanese study shows.
The lower overall death risk among green tea drinkers appears to be due to a lower risk of death from heart diseaseheart disease. And the benefit of green tea is especially pronounced in women, find Shinichi Kuriyama, MD, PhD, Tohoku University School of Public Policy in Sendai, Japan, and colleagues. Read more…(from webmd.com)

Is any other food or drink reported to have as many health benefits as green tea? The Chinese have known about the medicinal benefits of green tea since ancient times, using it to treat everything from headaches to depression. In her book Green Tea: The Natural Secret for a Healthier Life, Nadine Taylor states that green tea has been used as a medicine in China for at least 4,000 years. Read more…

Now in Organic India - 15% off on Tulsi Green Tea

As you noticed we usually don’t mention Organic India often in this blog, though this blog was initiated by the same people. But as our November Tulsi Mahotsava celebration nears, I am honored and excited to to share it with you. This festival is the culmination of why Organic India exists. Tulsi Mahotsava is the celebration in honor of the revered Tulsi plant from which much of the work of ORGANIC INDIA stems. In it, the whole community of farmers and Organic India employees come together, to share their gratitude and fruits of transformation through Organic Agriculture and the unique share profit program they are part of.

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Also, all you lucky ones that are going to be there for the festival – share your experiences on the blog, so we can get a taste of it…

Green tea compound based cancer drugs are already in clinical trials.Now, it shows promise in fighting HIV.

A new study finds that part of green tea blocks the ability of HIV virus from getting into the ammune system’s cells.

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Regular cups of tea can help speed recovery from stress, researchers from University College London (UCL) said on Wednesday… Read More

Find TULSI TEA this tea season at WILD OATS MARKETS! 

Wild Oats Markets will be adding TULSI TEA to their tea line up this fall!

TULSI TEA is available in 5 yummy flavors, Original, Ginger, Green, Gotu Kola, & Chai Masala-  All of which you will now be able to purchase at your local WILD OATS MARKET!!!

See you at Wild Oats!

According to a BBC article, drinking 3 cups of tea a day is as beneficial as drinking plenty of water plus with the added nutrients.

Research report from WebMD:

Green tea, black tea, are all rich in antioxidants, part of your body’s natural defense against disease.

Saw this on the ABC7 Chicago news site.
Chef John Fuente from the Culinary and Hospitality Institute of Chicago shared some of his favorite tea-flavored dishes in Twinings of London 300th anniversary event.

Seared Romaine Lettuce with Orange Crouton

Rye bread 2 slices

Vegetable oil 1 ounce

“Taste of Summer” tea leaves ½ teaspoon

Balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon

Orange, juice and zest 1 each

Extra virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons

Salt and pepper To taste

Romaine heart, split lengthwise 1 each

Drizzle rye bread with oil and broil on both sides until golden. Set aside. Combine the tea leaves, vinegar, orange juice, extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper. Marinate the romaine hearts for 15 minutes. Drain the romaine hearts and sear in a sauté pan until wilted, 2 minutes per side. Remove the romaine hearts and add the marinade. Cook until thick. Place orange zest on croutons, put romaine on top and finish with reduced sauce.

*Serve with Taste of Summer Tea.

Grilled Chicken Breast with Lemon Tea Asparagus

Asparagus spears 12 each

Lemon Twist tea leaves ¼ cup

Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless 2 each

Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons

Lemon juice 1 teaspoon

Salt and pepper To taste

Fettucine pasta 2 oz

Parsley, minced 1 tablespoonTrim asparagus spears and boil with tea leaves in water until “al dente”. Remove and keep warm. Coat chicken breasts in oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper and let marinate for 15 minutes. Grill chicken breasts until done and serve with asparagus and pasta. Garnish with parsley.

*Serve with Lemon Twist tea

Green Tea Shrimp

Shrimp, peeled, deveined 8 each

Salt and pepper To taste

Green tea leaves ½ teaspoon

Olive oil 1½ teaspoons

Barbecue sauce See below

Rice, cooked 1 cupSeason shrimp with salt, pepper and green tea leaves. Marinate for 15 minutes. Saute the shrimp in olive oil for 2 minutes. Add the Barbecue sauce and simmer for 1 minute. Serve over cooked rice.

Barbecue Sauce

Extra virgin olive oil ¼ cup

Red onion, minced ½ cup

Garlic, minced 2 teaspoons

Orange juice 2 cups

Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons

Earl Grey tea leaves 1 tablespoon

Ketchup ¾ cup

Steak sauce ½ cup

White wine vinegar 1 tablespoon

Celery seeds, toasted ½ teaspoon

Black pepper ½ teaspoonSweat onions and garlic until soft. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 30 minutes. Cool and refrigerate.

*Serve this dish with Jasmine Green, Peppermint of for an eclectic pairing, Chamomile.

ENJOY