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Tea
* All tea comes from tropical or subtropical climates
  - teas contain powerful antioxidants called polyphenols
* Chinese traditional health drink.
* More tea is consumed around the world than any beverage except water
  - drunk, worldwide, than any other beverage - except water
* Most tea consumed is black tea, which is produced by a process which oxidizes the green leaf.
* Most tea contains caffeine
  - compounds
  - dandelion leaves
  - substances
  - toxic compounds
  - various compounds
* Most tea helps diarrhea
  - urinary ailment
* Most tea is made of herbs
  - roots
  - processed as black tea
* Most tea makes from dry herbs
  - young leaves
  - teas are benign, but some have been known to cause liver toxicity
* Some tea affects metabolism
  - causes hallucination
* Some tea contains chemicals
  - micronutrient
  - spices
  - various plant products
* Some tea helps cholesterol
  - gum diseases
  - increases total calorie intake
* Some tea is made of berries
  - salt
  - sea salt
* Some tea promotes fat oxidation
* Some teas are bitter, whereas some are sweet
  - reliev migraines and promote weight loss
  - smell wonderful as dry leaf but develop little fragrance when infused and sipped.
  * ' drink that is popular all over the world. It is made by soaking the dried leaves or flowers of the plant 'Camellia sinensis' in hot water. Tea can have other herbs, spices, or fruit flavours in it, like lemon
* also contains a diuretic
  - fluoride , which can strengthen bones, teeth and enamel
  - high levels of cathechin, the same health-promoting substancel found in red wine
  - tannin, a good tanning agent
  - theophylline, another member of the xanthine family of stimulants
  - two other alkaloids, theobromine and theophylline
* also has a long history of medicial use
  - relaxing effect on children
  - strong antibacterial effect
* also provides antioxidants just like fruits and vegetables
  - iodine and fluoride, lodine plays an important role in preventing hyperthyroidism
  - tends to be rich in fluoride, possibly the most well-known tooth strengthener
  - works against heart attacks and strokes
* are a weak form of the herb
  - high in salicylates
  - infusions
  - of little value because few of the active ingredients are water soluble
  - popular for curing colic
  - simply dried herb materials left to soak for a few minutes in boiling water
* can have other herbs , spices , or fruit flavours in it , like lemon
  - inhibit the absorption of iron
  - lower an individual's risk of heart attack
* cash crop in Taiwan, an agricultural product that source of foreign exchange earnings
* central nerve system stimulant.
* comes from an evergreen laurel tree
  - in different flavors and qualities
* complex mixture of chemicals.
* contains a group of antioxidant substances called flavonoids
  - significant amount of tannic acid
  - antioxidants, which help fight disease by protecting the body's cells from damage
  - bioflavonoids, which act as antioxidants
* contains caffeine , a chemical with many effects on the human body
  - and other members of the drug family, methyxanthines
  - which, when taken in the proper quantity, simulates every organ in the body
  - caffeine, which is closely related to theophylline, a mild bronchodilator
  - fewer miligrams of caffeine per equal-sized cup than does coffee or cocoa
  - many of the same compounds that are found in dragon's blood
  - more caffeine than coffee by dry weight
  - red raspberry leaf, red clover, nettles and peppermint
  - small amounts of theobromine and slightly higher levels of theophylline than coffee
  - substances known as flavanoids
  - tannic acid, which absorbs UV rays
* contains tannin, a natural astringent
  - which blocks the absorption of iron
* contains the powerful antioxidants known mainly as catechins and flavonoids
  - purine alkaloids caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine
  - trace minerals and nutrients that are beneficial to the different systems of the body
  - two other alkaloids, theobromine and theophylline in addition to caffeine
* contains vitamins, oils, and fluoride
  - tea derivatives, essential oils, and fluoride
* delicate beverage which needs to be brewed very precisely.
* detoxifies both the personal body and the social body.
* differ in the way their leaves are processed.
* does contain some caffeine and other xanthinealkaloids.
  - made by steeping dried plant parts in hot water
* drinking in Britain national pastime.
* enhances memory.
* even boosts the production of disease fighting enzymes.
* favorite drink among the country's people.
* folk remedy for bladder ailments, depression, dysentery, diarrhea, and worms.
* great source of antioxidants especially flavonoids.
* grow best at higher elevations, plentiful rainfall, and no frost.
* happens to be the most widely consumed drink in the world after water.
* has a natural mild diuretic effect
  - wide range of caffeine depending upon the type of tea, plant varietal, and brewing style
  - about half the caffeine of coffee
  - an etraordinary power to prolong life
  - aroma
  - benefits
* has delicate aroma
  - floral aroma
  - health benefits
  - mild taste
  - other benefits
  - own purposes
* has pleasant mild taste
  - safety
  - same health benefits
  - strong taste
  - tannic acid in it
  - unique flavor
* have a long history of use in most cultures, and are still a common form of healing
  - between two and ten parts per million
* helps acid
  - all kinds of digestion Stress reduction
  - coughs
  - scratchy coughs
  - urination
* holds a place of respect and pleasure in many societies.
* is China' s national drink.
* is India's favourite drink and many of the varieties are enjoyed throughout the world
  - of the varieties are famous the world over
  - affected by heat, odor, moisture, and light
  - already the number two beverage in the world-second only to water
* is also a common drink
  - an agricultural asset in Taiwan
  - one of the few natural dietary sources of fluoride which strengthens teeth
  - rich in fluoride which helps fight against tooth decay
  - the world's most popular beverage except water
* is an ancient drink, with rich traditions
  - anti-spasmatic and is soothing to an upset stomach
  - aromatic stimulant, containing various polyphenols, essential oils, and caffeine
  - estate crop
  - evergreen shrub which grows in tropical or sub-tropical climates
  - excellent de-odor agent because terpenoid it contains
  - important tannin beverage
  - and English ritual, a social as well as culinary affair
* is another cure because it contains tannin
  - source of caffeine is also contains a high content of caffeine
  - believed to help in hemochromatosis by preventing iron absorption
  - brewed from the bark of roots
  - considered a strong stimulant and astringent
  - cultivated in the hilly regions, and the state provides much of the tea grown in India
* is drunk all day at work, at rest, when alone or with friends
  - as a beverage in India
* is drunk at any hour of the day, and in any circumstances
  - breakfast, lunch and dinner, and it is an essential part of the daily diet
  - by about half of the world's population
  - every day from the early morning until late at night
  - for health, and is poured as an offering to friends
  - with lemon or sugar, or sometimes with a dab of jam as sweetener
  - estimated to provide half the amount of manganese in the British diet
* is grown all over the world, with the vast majority coming from Asia
  - almost entirely in the highlands on both estates and smallholdings
  - as an industry in large estates
  - commercially in a belt that circles the earth on either side of the equator
* is grown in the mountains, and rubber is an important crop in the hills
  - northeast
  - harvested in the tropical foothills of Mount Kenya, Kenya
  - introduced to Japan as a medicine
  - known as 'chai' and coffee is known as 'kaapi', in south India
  - less irritating to the stomach and contains less caffeine
* is made by infusion or steeping the leaves in boiling water for a short period of time
  - steeping leaves and buds of tea plants in freshly boiled water
  - from dried leaf
* is made from the young leaves of the tea plant
  - young, tender leaves of the tea tree
  - manufactured in three basic forms
  - of key importance to the economies of both countries
  - one of India's important crops
* is one of the most commonly consumed beverages in the world, second only to water
  - popular beverages in the world
  - well-known inhibitors of iron absorption
  - oldest and most widely consumed beverages in the world
  - world s oldest and most varied beverages
  - produced in the extreme south
  - revered in the finest oriental traditions
* is rich in fluorine, soybeans in phosphorous
  - tannin, which very efficiently complexes iron ions in solution
  - tannins, which is one reason that it is recommended as a treatment for diarrhea
  - said to slow down digestion
  - second only to water as the most widely consumed beverage in the world
  - still the second most popular beverage in the world, right after water
* is the common beverage served at food stalls or in restaurants
  - fourth most popular beverage in foodservice
  - main cash crop
* is the major dietary source for bioflavenoids in Western populations
  - flavonoids in the Western populations
  - plantation crop
  - most common and oldest form of herbal therapy
* is the most common drink served nearly every day to a vast majority of people in the world
  - with lots of sugar
* is the most popular beverage in the world today-after plain water
  - drink beverage in the world - next to water
* is the national drink and thought to be amongst the best in the world
  - of China
  - number two beverage in the world - second only to water
* is the oldest drink found and widely used in China
  - known beverage next to water
  - only natural source of fluoride for humans
* is the second most consumed beverage in the world, second only to water
  - on the planet
  - important agricultural export
  - popular drink worldwide behind water
  - ultimate form of hospitality
* is the world's favourite drink
  - most consumed beverage after water
  - thought to be one of the oldest beverages in the world
  - ubiquitous in China
* is used ad a gargle for fresh breath
  - for fevers, nausea, mucous discharges and intestinal cramping
* is used to cure angina pectoris and myocardial infarction
  - induce sweating and break a high fever
  - stimulate the appetite before eating and as a cholagogue after meals
* is very healthy and loaded with antioxidants and various beneficial compounds
  - useful for human organism
* kills pigs.
* made from basil leaves stimulant
  - dried flowers is used to treat a large variety of ailments
  - flowers and leaves is good for digestion
  - soft water produces a bright color liquid with pleasant fragrance and good taste
  - sumac leaves is good for and can cure asthma and hay fever
  - the fragrant flowers is used as a diaphoretic, a substance that promotes perspiration
  - of guava leaves is used in treatment of diarrhea, fever and dysentery
* major crop, as are rice and vegetables
  - source of the xanthines caffeine and theophylline
* makes from crush leaves.
  - peppermints
* marvellous beverage.
* medicinal herbal tea.
* miraculous medicine for the maintenance of health.
* natural drink.
* part of the British culture, hot with milk.
* perfect example of infusing a liquid with the flavor of tea leaves.
* plays a strong role in the cultures of Asia
  - an important role in Chinese emotional life
* poison to some temperaments, and so are strawberries.
  - beverage consumed worldwide
  - drink that is enjoyed by millions of people across the world
* prestige beverage, because it is more expensive than coffee.
* provide high concentrations of catechins and small amounts of the flavonol quercetin.
* provides a constant source of hydration and is everywhere socially important.
* reduces acute inflammation
  - lung inflammation
* registered drink of intelligent agents.
* religion of the art of life.
* remains tea throughout from when it is green leaf in the field to the time it is drunk in a cup.
* rich source of fluoride and can strengthen tooth enamel
  - potassium
* ritual in many parts of Africa.
* seems to particularly stimulate production of gastric juice.
* short break any time between morning and midnight.
* small tree, but is pruned to a bush.
* spicy, warming blend to combat congestion in the nasal passages and chest.
* stimulant beverage with an ancient history of use.
* stimulant, a very mild stimulant, since it contains caffeine.
* stimulates the mind, keeps people awake, reduces weight and brightens one's eyesight.
* symbol of earthly purity.
* taken with a meal reduces the amount of iron absorbed from the food.
* traditional form in many Eastern cultures.
* true stimulant, because of the caffeine it contains.
* undoubtedly refers to a kind of mutual fertility connected with the sexual act.
* very important beverage and it is consumed when people are socializing
  - popular drink in many countries
* vital part of daily life and folk etiquette in Egypt.
* work quickly, but heat destroys some of their vitamin content.