Types Flashcards
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White Tea
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Subtlety, Complexity and natural sweetness
• Antioxidants
• Healthy Skin and Complexion
• Promotes detoxification and hydration
• Low in caffeine; only 1% of a cup of coffee
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Green
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Clean taste. EGCG complex, Antioxident. • May aid in boosting immune system • Incorporate into diet to help with blood sugar • 5-10% of caffeine in a cup of coffee
3
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Oolong
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Also "Wulong" Weight loss teas • may aid in metabolism, can be used in weight loss plan • relaxing • promotes healthy skin and teeth • good for complexion • 10-15% caffeine of a cup of coffee
4
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Black
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Full bodied and strong Taste great alone or with milk and sugar Make great iced tea Caffeine makes it a good morning tea, unlike coffee you won't have the jitters • energy boosting • may promote heart health • as apart of diet, may help maintain healthy cardiovascular and circulatory systems • 20% of caffeine of a cup of coffee
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Herbal
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- antioxidants
- will blend well with other teas for added flavor
- caffeine free
6
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Rooibos
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Herbal infusions made from Souh African Red bush also called red tea.
Also green rooibos that are just as good as red.
Really good iced or hot
• May support immune system, promoting well being
• helps promote digestion
• Provide natural relief from an upset stomach
• caffeine free, great for kids
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Mate
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Mate is a wild shrub from Argentina Mate contains a stimulant like caffeine but without the jitteriness or addictive tendencies • may be energizing • may help support appetite suppression • good source of vitamin and minerals • 100% of caffeine in a cup of coffee