Thursday TeaDay 6/04/09 TeaEffects?

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Do you feel the effects of tea as you drink it? There are different components to tea that are reported to have effects on the body and mind. Do you sense this as you drink tea? (Please share with us)

Most definitely
19
39%
Yes, I believe so
15
31%
Maybe
12
24%
I do not believe so
3
6%
Definitely not
0
No votes
It is just a beverage
0
No votes
 
Total votes: 49
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by xuancheng » Jun 5th 09 4:37 am

Salsero wrote:...

Sorry, all, but I have gone gaga for tea leaves lately. If these very explicit photos offend any of the more demure among us, I apologize.

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I love this photo! Would love to see more close ups of leaves.
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by Mrs. Chip » Jun 5th 09 9:03 pm

Definately, with some teas it is subtle and sublime, with others I have felt a WoWzah effect, such as with certain Matchas. Matcha just makes every good thing seem so possible, I agree dreamer!

I tend to really enjoy the 'Wowzah" ones more as they fit in more with my personaliTEA and hectic schedule.

However, relaxing with my DH at home with a nice cuppa is when I most enjoy drinking tea. So I vote...definately.
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by silvermage2000 » Jun 5th 09 10:59 pm

I would say somewhat yes in a good way.
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Effects of tea.

by robbie_olive » Jun 5th 09 11:34 pm

I have found that drinking matcha, with its high caffeine content, can definitely give you a buzz, however, its medicinal qualities proclaim to cure just about anything! I do feel better after having a had a bowl of matcha.

I love the delicacy of Shincha Sencha, especially Uji Kirameki and Yutaka Midori, and with such quality teas, they make me feel great when I drink them.

I have actually stopped drinking black teas, as I find they the taste too "overwhelming", and I also tend to get headaches from them as well.
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by cherylopal » Jun 6th 09 2:52 pm

leiche wrote:
I'll need to drink more tea to find out. Call it research.
:)

and i need to begin my research into tea cocktails!


I do believe that tea has an effect- green tea creates an alert yet calming feeling- very productive thoughtful state of mind- very "on" in a relaxed way- i really like it-

very good comparison by the way herb_master! :lol:
cheryl :)