The Tea Bag carries some of the finest teas available from around the world. We have a great selection to choose from as you can see below. ROOIBOS TEAS Did You Know?? Rooibos is a bush with fine needle-like leaves. The leaves are chopped and bruised, which starts a fermentation process resulting in the fruity refreshing herbal tea that is taking the tea world by storm! Rooibos Teas are caffeine free and originate in South Africa. Health Tips Research undertaken in Japan indicates that rooibos is high in antioxidants which scavenge on free radicals. Free radicals are toxic compounds which attack healthy cells and accumulated damage contributes to aging and a decline of the immune system. Have a look at our Rooibos Teas and place your order on our Order Form.                                                                                         FLAVORED BLACK TEAS Did You Know?? The shelf life of high quality loose tea is about 2 years, if it is kept in an air tight container. Never keep teas in a refrigerator, since the condensed moisture can hasten the decline of tea flavor. Health Tips Researchers have found that black tea might give a quick boost to blood flow to the heart. In a small study, they found that blood flow in the coronary arteries improved 2 hours after black tea consumption. The same was not true of a caffeinated drink used for comparison. Have a look at our Black Flavored Teas and place your order on our Order Form.                                                                                             GREEN TEAS Did You Know?? The Chinese claim that it takes more than a lifetime to sample and discover all the tea from the country's tea gardens. Wonder how many we can all try?? Health Tips In a study published by Nature Structural & Molecular Biology, researchers state that a powerful antioxidant in green tea known as EGCC binds to protein found on tumor cells and dramatically slows their growth. Have a look at our Green Teas and place your order on our Order Form.                                                                 GREEN SPECIALTY TEAS Have a look at our Green Specialty Teas and place your order on our Order Form. Health Tips Drinkers of green tea are less likely to develope high blood pressure than non-drinkers, a Taiwanese study said Monday. They added that the risk of hypertension, a condition that can lead to heart disease and stroke, declined the more green tea was regularly consumed.                     GREEN TEA BALLS Have a look at our Green Tea Balls and place your order on our Order Form.         ENGLISH FAVORITES TEAS Did You Know?? It was not until the 19th century that an unknown inventor developed a teapot lid with a little protrusion on its lip. This kept the lid from falling off while being tipped, to pour out the last drops of tea. Have a look at our English Favorites Teas and place your order on our Order Form.                                                 WHITE TEAS Have a look at our White Teas and place your order on our Order Form. Health Tips Pace University - New studies conducted have indicated that white tea extract may have prophylactic applications in regarding the growth of bacteria that cause Staphylococcus, Streptococcus infections, pneumonia and dental caries.     ESTATE TEAS Did You Know?? Early in the 18th century, Russians began drinking tea from glasses instead of cups. Because of the difficulty of holding a glass of hot tea, cup like metal tea glass holders were developed. Health Tips As the temperature outdoors heats up and you are looking for a thirst quencher, consider making specialty iced tea which contains a healthy dose of flavonoids. Avoid the pre-sweetened sugarladen ones that pack a caloric wallop and often contain very little high quality tea. Have a look at our Estate Teas and place your order on our Order Form.                 SPECIALTY TEAS Did You Know?? All tea comes from the same species of plant, Camellia Sinensis. The immense variety of teas is due to differences in growing conditions, the kind of leaves harvested and the processing techniques. Have a look at our Specialty Teas and place your order on our Order Form.                 OOLONG TEAS Have a look at our Oolong Teas and place your order on our Order Form.         HERB & FRUIT TEAS Health Tips Jan. 5, 2005 - The BBC reported: The popular herbal tea camomile may help relieve a wide range of health ailments, including colds and menstrual cramps. Elaine Holmes, a chemist at Imperial College London says more research is needed to confirm a link. Have a look at our Herb & Fruit Teas and place your order on our Order Form.                                                                             Tea Products   |   Tea Gadgets   |   Order Form   |   Contact Us   |   Home Copyright © 2007 The Tea Bag, All Rights Reserved. Website Design & Maintenance by Internet Entrepreneurs Inc.