Tea Etiquette Gift Giving

Manners and Etiquette for

Gift Giving

     Tea has become the choice of an Iced or Hot beverage over coffee, and it is growing very fast.  Much of this change is due to the many health benefits of Tea over Coffee, so Tea is becoming the perfect gift to give. I'm asked all the time what to give and when received what do you do so here is a brief guide line for both the Giver and Receiver.

The Tea Giver 

•      Always try to find out the favorite tea of the person or family that your buying for likes or prefers, this will make it easier and a more successful gift and less stress on you.  This should be an easy endeavor, since most tea lovers lover to take about the teas that are there favorite, and all you have to do is just listen and remember which ones they were talking about.
• While talking about the tea you can also find out certain tea that they might want to try but they just haven't  and that would also be a great tea or teas to purchase for them. Again you have to listen and remember or a make a mental note what they were talking about.
• When purchasing tea always make sure the brewing instructions come with it and are printed out on a label or in some form so the person your giving it to knows the proper way to make the teas and they are successful and they enjoy there new gift to the fullest.
• Always give a card or encouragement, this makes your gift a very special gift and the receiver will feel that you put a lot of thought into there gift, not a last minute lets throw it together.
• If your looking for a tea to help them feel better, give along with the tea some information about the tea and its benefits, this will have the receiver feel you care and are trying to help them feel better and get healthy, this will be a great comfort the receiver.
• Always make sure when you give a tea you give it in the proper storage container. You want your gift to last as long as possible so that the receiver can enjoy it and think of you every time they have a cup of tea that you have given them. Your gift is to be enjoyed with every sip.

The Receiver

     

•      Always give a thank you card or in this day and age you can do a email, text message, a phone call or the original card in the Snail Mail (postman).  All of the above acknowledgments are great ways to say Thank you and you appreciate the time they spent on choosing the gift and and thinking of you.
•      If you receive a gift that they had spent more than you have spent, their is no need to apologize, except the gift with a smile and thank them for the great gift.
•      Now we have all been in a situation when you have received a gift and you did not buy them a gift. Don't apologize, you can invite them much or have them come over for some lunch and serve them some of the great tea that they had bought for you, now you both get the share an it shows that you like them well enough to share your great gift with them.

Gift giving is not how much you spend on a person, but the thought of trying  to get them something they really enjoy. What makes them happy makes you happy and everyone is happy and everyone wins.

Black Tea Benefits

     Black tea has been brewed and enjoyed by tea lovers for centuries, and it's comforting, familiar taste and aroma are just the tip of the iceberg - this beverage is a smart choice for your emotional, mental health and physical being.

Black Tea provides many health benefits

• Stress Buster
• Bones dense and strong
• may help recovery quickly after workout.
• Protects against dental plaque, cavities and tooth decay
• Freshen your breath

Stress Buster

     No, drinking Black Teas regularly won't reduce stress levels after a stressful time - but it can bring your cortisol ( the stress hormone) levels back to normal quickly.  You will feel better faster - plus, you will be less vulnerable to other chronic illnesses (like Heart disease) that too much stress can potentially lead to.

Dense and strong Bones

   As we age, we lose bone mass and our bones become weaker and thinner.  Regularly drinking Black Tea.  Oolong and/or green tea can increase your bone strength - and reduce risk of a fracture.

     Studies have found that tea drinkers who drink one or more of these tea's regularly for six or more years have a stronger overall BMD (bone, mineral,density) than those don;t drink tea.  A low BDM is linked to an increase of Bone fractures and osteoporosis.  A long term tea drinker - 10 years plus tends to have a greater bone strength.

Muscle Recovery 

     Black Tea's "theaflavins" (which are powerful antioxidants) have been found to significantly reduce DOMS (delayed-onset muscle soreness) after an intense anaerobic workout and shorten your recovery time after exercise, as well.

Protects against Dental Plaque and Freshens Breath

     Black tea (Oolong and green tea, as well) stops the development of cavity producing bacteria in the mouth and prevent the bacteria that is there from producing acid.  The antioxidants in black tea work to prevent plaque buildup on your teeth, keeping your teeth healthier and your breath fresher!  Tea drinkers compared to soda and coffee drinkers have frewer cavities and better overall dental health - whether or not they add a sweeter to their Tea!

Black Tea Caffeine

      Black tea does caffeine but less than many other drinks, such as energy drinks and coffee when you choose black tea, you'll get increased alertness,concentration and energy - will most likely by pass the "Caffeine blues", insomnia, irritability, headaches, etc., that can follow when you have too much caffeine wondering about how much. Wondering about how much caffeine is safe for you?

     Watching your caffeine intake.  Healthy adults should aim to have no more than 200 - 400 mg of caffeine daily, in order to avoid unpleasant caffeine side effects. If this shows to be to much always check with your doctor before consuming large doses of caffeine. There are many teas with lower caffeine to no caffeine if you become caffeine sensitive, just ask for lower caffeine teas at your favorite tea house or shoppe.

Remember these are fact that we have found, it is always good for your to do your reasrch too.

Our next article will be about the disadvantages of Black Tea.....Enjoy and have your friends join or just stop by and take a peak here at Tearifficthyme.com 

Quote of the Day

I'm an afternoon tea type of girl. I come from a Russian background where we love our teas.  So between lunch and dinner after training I come home and I love a nice cup of tea with jam in it, as we drink it there.  Black English Breakfast tea with raspberry jam is my favorite.

-Maria Sharapova-

"Professional Tennis Player"

Tea Quote of the Day

Enjoy life sip by sip, 

not gulp by gulp.

-The Minister of Leaves,

The republic of Tea-

Tea Quote of the Day

All true tea lovers not only like their tea strong, but like it a little stronger with each year that passes.

-George Orwell-

author of "A Nice Cup of Tea"

Herbal Tea

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Honey as a Ointment for MSRA

This article has some good information and thought I should share it with you all, I have a friend who has MSRA and hopefully this will give her some comfort to her issue, it won't hurt to try and if it works or helps then it would be worth trying.

This survival-medicine website provides general information, not individual advice. Most scenarios assume the victim cannot get expert medical help. Please see the disclaimer.

Honey As an Antibiotic Ointment: Sweet Treatment for Wounds

by James Hubbard, M.D., M.P.H.

If you don’t have antibiotic ointment, honey’s a great antibacterial for wounds. It kills bacteria and helps cuts, scrapes, burns and even ulcerated wounds heal, and there have been plenty of clinical studies to prove it.

How Honey Works as an Antibiotic

• The high sugar concentration dehydrates bacteria.
• It’s acidic and most bacteria hate that.
• When mixed with a little fluid—say from the wound—it has an enzyme that produces a small amount of hydrogen peroxide. Unlike the commercial kind, this peroxide is dilute enough to not irritate or inflame the skin. But it’s strong enough to kill bacteria.
• Researchers are finding other ways honey works as an antibiotic. For example, it may stimulate the body’s natural bacteria-fighting white blood cells to get to work.

Some honeys are more antibacterial than others. The New Zealand manuka honey is particularly popular in medical circles.

Caveat: Babies have died from eating honey because it may contain a few Botulism spores. The spores are not nearly enough to hurt an adult and have never been known to cause harm by applying to wounds. Still, to be safe, don’t use honey on children under two years old unless it’s sterilized. Sterilized honeys such as Medihoney have been zapped clean of bacteria and can be found at pharmacies.

How to Use Honey as an Antibiotic Ointment

• Apply liberally. If the wound is deep, pour it in. For scrapes and abrasions, paste it on. Then cover the wound and seal with tape.

• Another way is apply the runny honey to gauze or clean cloth first, pop the material on the wound, and seal it with tape. If the bandage remains clean and dry, only change it every day or two. You may have to change it sooner if the wound is oozing a lot of fluid on its own.

If you don’t have honey, sugar’s next best.  Surround the wound with petroleum jelly and sprinkle the sugar in the middle. Apply a bandage and replace at least every 24 hours.

Infused Honey Garlic Recipe

Honey is one of the best all around tasty food!                                            

 Honey Garlic

Fights Flu and Colds

INGREDIENTS;

5            Heads of Organic garlic (local farmer's market is best)

2lbs.       Unprocessed Honey ( look for "raw" or " Unfiltered")

1            Fido Jar ( a jar with a gasket works best)

              or a vessel with an airlock, then you won't have to worry about burping.

DIRECTIONS:

To make the honey easier to work with put honey bottle in a hot bath and it will be easier to pour.

1.     Peel the garlic cloves and place in jar. This will be the most time-intensive part of the process.

2.     Now pour your honey over the garlic cloves to just above the the top of the cloves.(If you fill the        

        jar all the way it will ooze out the top because of the gas and pressure from the fermentation 

        process.

3.     Time to wait for the Magic to take place, every couple of hours you will " Burp" the mixture

        (open lid to release the gases) for the first few days, then once a day thereafter.  If using a 

        "Fido" you should not need to Burp the jar unless the fermentation is extremely active (Honey 

        at the top of the jar).

This honey will become liquid  and is great for sore throats and to stop coughs and you can also suck on the garlic cloves as a cough drop.  Plus add the honey to your "Lemon Ginger" and "Jade Citrus Mint" tea for the cold season. You will love the taste and will start to feel great too. Honey has so many healing benefits check out the article on honey and you will be amazed at what Honey can do.

Enjoy and Feel Awesome

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Free Coloring Tea Pots

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Black Tea

BLACK TEA

Uplifiting, yet reduces Stress Hormone Levels             

Anti-Bacterial, Anti-Viral

Anti-Oxidant, Anti-Aging

Calorie-free, Fat-free

Gluten-free

Black Tea is known to banish fatigue, stimulate mental powers, and raise energy levels. It has been shown to reduce stress hormone levels and acts as a nerve sedative, frequently relieving headaches. Black tea contains a number of vitamins considered essential for maintaining health, including Carotene, a precursor to vitamin A, has antioxidant and protective properties, Vitamin B1 and Panothenic Acid, Vitamin C and Vitamin B6. 

Black Tea also contains antioxidants which may help to protect your body from the ravages of aging and evironmental effects. Because they are allowed to ferment completely before drying, most black teas are especially rich in those polyphenols which have been shown to be effective against dementia in aging as well as AIDS related dementia. These compounds penetrate the blood brain barrier and have also been found to reduce blood cholesterol levels. 

Black tea is known for its antiviral and antibacterial properties. It can be topically applied to cuts, bruises and burns, and is famous for its sunburn relief and has been shown to have a positive effect on preventing tooth decay and gum disease. 

* These statements have not been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.n

FACTS ON RAW HONEY AND CINNAMON

It is found that a mix of honey and cinnamon CURES most diseases.  Honey is produced in most of the countries of the world. Scientists to day also note honey as very effective medicine for all kinds of diseases.  Honey can be used without side effects which is also a plus. If your like me I'm all for no side effects, which would be perfect. Here is the list of different aliments and health issues that these two ingredients will aide and in making you feel better if not cure your problems.

HEART DISEASES:

    Make a paste of honey and cinnamon powder, put it on toast of jelly and jam and eat it regularly for breakfast.  It reduces the cholesterol and could potentially save one from heart attack.  Also, even if you have already had an attack studies show you could be kept miles away from the next attack.  Regular use of cinnamon honey strengthens the heart beat.  In America and Canada, various nursing homes have treated patients successfully and have found that a one ages the arteries and veins lose their flexibility and get clogged; honey cinnamon revitalize the arteries and the veins.

ARTHRITIS:

     Arthritis patients can benefit by taking one cup of hot water with two tablespoons of honey and one small teaspoon of cinnamon powder.  When taken daily even chronic arthritis can be cured.  In a recent research conducted at the Copenhagen University, it was found that when the doctors treated their patients with a mixture of one tablespoon Honey and half teaspoon Cinnamon powder before breakfast, they found that within a week (out of the 200 people so treated) practically 73 patients were totally relieve of pain -- and within a month, most all the patients who could not walk or move around because of arthritis now started walking without pain.

BLADDER INFECTIONS:

     Take two tablespoons of cinnamon powder and one teaspoon of honey in a glass of lukewarm water and drink it.  It destroys the germs in the bladder...who would of known it was just that easy?

CHOLESTEROL:

     Two tablespoon of honey and three teaspoons of Cinnamon Powder mixed in 16 ounces of tea water given to a cholesterol patient was found to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood by 10 percent within two hours.  As mentioned for arthritis patients, when taken three times a day, any chronic cholesterol-could be cured.  According to information received in the said Journal, pure honey taken with food daily relieves complaints of cholesterol.

COLDS:

     Those suffering from common or serve colds should take one tablespoon lukewarm honey with 1/4 spoon cinnamon powder daily for three days.  The process will cure most chronic cough, cold and clear the sinuses, and it's delicious too!

UPSET STOMACH:

     Honey taken with cinnamon powder cures stomach ache and also is said to clear stomach ulcers from its roots. You can also add some mint to it too.

GAS:

    According to the studies done in India and Japan, it is revealed that when honey is taken with cinnamon powder the stomach is relieved of gas.

IMMUNE SYSTEM:

    Daily use of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks.  Scientists have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts.  Constant use of Honey strengthens the white blood corpuscles (where DNA is contained) to fight bacterial and viral diseases.

INFLUENZA:

    A scientist in Spain has proven that honey contains a natural 'Ingredient' which kills the influenza germs and saves the patient from the flu.

LONGEVITY:

     Tea made with honey and cinnamon powder, when taken regular, arrests the ravages of old age.  Use four teaspoons of honey, one teaspoon of cinnamon powder, and three cups of boiling water to make a tea.  Drink 1/4 cup, three to four times a day.  It keeps the skin fresh and soft and arrests old age.  Life spans increase and even a 100 year old will start performing the chores of a 20-year-old if they choose to do so.

RASPY OR SORE THROAT:

    When throat has a tickle or is raspy, take one tablespoon or honey and sip some warm tea until gone.  Repeat every three hours until throat is without symptoms.

PIMPLES:

    Three tablespoons of honey and one teaspoon of cinnamon powder mixed into a paste. Apply this paste on the pimples before sleeping and wash it off the next morning with warm water. When done daily for two weeks, it removes all pimples from the root.

SKIN INFECTIONS:

     Applying honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts on the affected areas cures eczema, ringworm and all types of skin infections.

WEIGHT LOSS:

     Daily in the morning one half hour before breakfast and on an empty stomach, and at night before bed, drink honey and cinnamon powder boiled in one cup of water.  When taken regularly, it reduces the weight of even the most obese person. Also, drink this mixture regularly does not allow the fat to accumulation in the body even though the person may eat a high calorie diet.

FATIGUE:

     Recent studies have shown that the sugar content is more helpful rather than being detrimental to the strength of the body.  Senior citizens who take honey and cinnamon powder in equal parts are more alert and flexible. Dr. Milton, who has done research, says that a half tablespoon of honey taken in a glass of water and sprinkled with cinnamon powder, even when the vitality of the body starts to decrease, when taken daily after brushing your teeth and in the afternoon at about 3:00 pm, the vitality of the body increases within a week.

BAD BREATH:

     People of South America, gargle with one teaspoon of honey and cinnamon powder mixed in hot water first thing in the morning so their breath stays fresh throughout the day.

HEARING LOSS:

     Daily morning and night honey and cinnamon powder, taken in equal parts retires hearing.

Hope this will give you a little insight and do your research and see what you find out too. I'm not a doctor so i'm not real sure about a cure but this is natural and this is a lot of what my great grandparents had done and they both lived to be 99 and 100.

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