The Healing Powers of Tea

by Cal Orey

Overview

Wellness in a Cup—Discover the Benefits of Tea for Your Body and Mind!
 
It picks you up and calms you down, warms you and refreshes you. With black, white, red, green, and herbal varieties, there’s a tea for every taste, and now this time-honored superfood is trending as the drink of choice for health-conscious people of all ages and cultures.
 
This fascinating book boils down the rich history of tea—as well as the ever-expanding list of health and weight loss benefits found in its leaves.
 
*Discover how black and white teas are heating up the beverage world with antioxidants and nutrients that lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, cancer, and fight off inflammation, viruses, and bacteria.
 
*Learn how age-defying spa treatments made from tea can soothe your skin, soften your hair, and give you an all-over glow and peace of mind.
 
*Get the latest knowledge from top medical researchers and tea experts on how the superfood can tackle digestive problems, depression and anxiety, aches and pains, and add years to your life.
 
*Stir up over 50 home cures to give yourself more energy, less stress, treat the common cold, insomnia, and more!
 
*Enjoy comforting and tea-licious recipes like Warm Scones with Jam and Devonshire Cream, Assorted Finger Sandwiches, Scrumptious White Tea Scallops, and Russian Tea Cookies paired with the perfect brew – hot or iced.
 
Better health is just a sip away. With The Healing Powers of Tea (sweetened with lively stories) you’ll learn the hottest tips to improve your health, boost your brain power, and even clean your house!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780806538266
Publisher:	Kensington
Publication date:	12/26/2017
Series:	Healing Powers
Pages:	320
Sales rank:	693,729
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 8.90(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Cal Orey, M.A., is an accomplished author and journalist. She has a master’s degree in English from San Francisco State University, and for three decades has written hundreds of articles for national and international magazines. She specializes in topics such as health, beauty, nutrition, relationships, science, and pets. Her books include The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, The Healing Powers of Coffee, The Healing Powers of Honey, The Healing Powers of Chocolate, The Healing Powers of Vinegar, 202 Pets’ Peeves, and Doctors’ Orders. She lives in northern California. Readers are invited to visit her website at www.calorey.com, read her blog The Writing Gourmet at calorey.blogspot.com, find her on Facebook, and follow her on Twitter.

Table of Contents

Foreword xi

Preface xiii

Acknowledgments xvii

Author's Note xix

Part 1 Tea Time 1

1 The Power of Tea 3

2 An Ancient Cuppa Comfort 19

Part 2 Black Tea 31

3 A Historical Testimony 33

4 Noteworthy Nutrients 42

5 Black Tea, You're Amazing! 50

Part 3 White Tea 61

6 White Tea Revolution 63

7 The Old and New Incredible Ingredients 70

8 Is White Tea Good for You? 77

Part 4 Other Tea Types 83

9 Healthy Green Tea 85

10 The Red Tea Boom 95

11 Healing Herbal Teas 104

Part 5 The Liquid of Youth 123

12 Tea(s) Mediterranean-Style 125

13 The Skinny on Tea and Fat 136

14 Age-Defying Dream Potion 147

Part 6 Tea Cures 153

15 Home Remedies from Your Kitchen 155

Part 7 Future Tea 189

16 Beau-tea-ful Possibilities 191

17 Teamania: Trends to Household Hints 201

18 Not Everyone's Cup of Tea 215

Part 8 Tea Recipes 223

19 The Joy of Cooking with Tea 225

20 Tea Menu 237

Final Tea Notes 275

Part 9 Tea Resources 279

Where Can You Buy Tea? 281

Notes 287

Selected Bibliography 293

Editorial Reviews

07/03/2017
Whether one is suffering from respiratory ailments, diabetes, gastric problems, or insomnia, there’s a tea that can help, says health writer Orey, whose latest tome—the sixth in her Healing Powers series, after The Healing Powers of Vinegar—explores the centuries-old brew that’s steeped in history and culture. Touting tea as a “heart-healthy, cancer-fighting, and anti-aging superfood,” Orey takes a look at this “ancient medicine” one type at a time (black, white, green, red, and herbal), outlining the health-promoting properties of each while sharing personal anecdotes, insights from tea masters and experts, and points of interest on the tea timeline, such as the accidental invention of the tea bag. The author devotes pages to tea-based home remedies, beauty treatments, household-cleaning tips, and pairings with meals and desserts. Confirmed enthusiasts of the drink will most appreciate Orey’s well-constructed and comprehensive guide; foodies and those with an interest in alternative-health therapies will also want to thumb through it. (Dec.)

Publishers Weekly