Be Smart~ Tea Revives, Relaxes and Refreshes ~ Drink Up!

Many consider tea more than just a beverage; it is typically noted for its rejuvenating effects – a drink that revives, relaxes and refreshes all at the same time. Recently investigators have been exploring just how tea does this and its potential benefits on mental alertness and physical performance. Studies indicate that drinking a cup of black tea rapidly “revives” by improving mental alertness, and regular consumption of black tea throughout the day (1 cup every 2-3 hours) helps maintain a constant level of mental alertness as well as reduces feelings of fatigue. These effects of tea appear to be not solely due to the caffeine, but to other factors and compounds in tea as well.

Tea comes from Camellia sinensis, the only plant that makes theanine. Unique to tea, theanine is a major amino acid in black, green, and oolong tea. Exciting recent research has shown that theanine may play an important role in the natural gentle stimulatory effects of drinking tea . Several studies have found that L-theanine, the predominate form of theanine found in tea, stimulates alpha-brainwaves which are associated with a relaxed but alert mental state of mind.

Theanine appears to work quickly and seems to be most effective when someone is stressed and the mind is preoccupied by many thoughts. It seems to help relax the mind allowing one to focus on the task at hand. Because theanine helps the mind stop racing it also seems to help promote a more restful, sound sleep because sleep is also not interrupted by random thoughts.

The science of theanine is just developing and it is not known if the effect of theanine is cumulative, but it does appear that the rejuvenating effects of tea on mood, cognitive function and psychomotor performance, that cannot be solely explained by the caffeine in tea, may be in part be due to theanine.

So be smart and brew yourself a cup of Earl Grey Cream or Wild Blueberry! Enjoy! ~ Amy

Happy Valentine's Day! Pamper Yourself with Tea!

Valentine's Day is quickly approaching and we have the perfect gifts for everyone on your "I love you" list! Even yourself!

Experience natural gourmet loose leaf tea brewed in an adorable tea for one, infuser mug or teapot. Delicious & healthy!

Gifts for pet lovers, moms who travel, jewelry for your sweetheart or bling for your friends!

Gift embellishments, key rings, compacts, diamonds & more!

Try our Gunpowder Mint Tea. Gunpowder tea is rolled into tiny pellets that unfurl when steeped. This smoky tea, rich in antioxidants, low in caffeine, and just the right amount of mint makes it a perfect choice to greet the evening!

Luxury, indulgence and pampering ~ you deserve it! Enjoy!

TEA ~ The Natural Cancer Blocker

The antioxidants found in tea--called catechins--may selectively inhibit the growth of cancer. Animal studies suggest that both black and green tea may help prevent or delay formation of certains types of tumors. Tea appears to do this by preventing damage to cells caused by cancer-causing chemicals and by slowing down the growth rate of precancerous cells, as well as by enhancing the body's ability to naturally kill precancerous and cancerous cells. Research has found that tea flavonoids protect cells from damage caused by free radicals and other carcinogens by acting as antioxidants and by helping the body rid itself of carcinogens. Studies also show that the flavonoids in tea help control progression of cancer by maintaining normal cell growth rate and by increasing the natural turnover of precancerous and cancerous cells. Population based studies have associated drinking tea with lower risk for a number of types of cancer.

Make tea an important part of your healthier lifestyle changes! ~ Amy

Boost Your Immune System ~ Drink Tea!

Take frequent TEA breaks this winter, and you may just get through it without a sniffle.

Immunologists at Harvard University discovered that people who drank five cups of black tea a day for 2 weeks transformed their immune system T cells into "Hulk cells" that pumped out 10 times more cold and flu virus-fighting interferon than did the immune systems of those who didn't drink black tea. Green tea should work just as well. (Prevention Magazine, 10/03)

Antioxidants in tea, called flavonoids, help your immune response by acting as anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory, anti-viral and anti-bacterial agents. Flavonoids have been shown to fight bacteria and thus improve resistance to infection. Indeed, tea ranks as high or higher than many fruits and vegetables in antioxidant potential - even strawberries and spinach!

Like we said before - Sip, Savor & Do Your Body a Favor! Try a cup of Evening Escape - a blend of keemum, called the "Burgundy of Tea", famous for its natural sweetness and Darjeeling to create the perfect nighttime tea. A wonderful way to end your day!

Here's to your health! ~ Amy

TEA ~ The Natural Fat Buster

Leave the "short and stout" to your teapot! (Check out our absolutely adorable teapots!) Fight fat with green tea! Drink 3-5 cups of green tea a day and burn up to 4% more energy - about 80 extra calories a day! Unsweetened, fresh-brewed tea, both black and green has no sodium, no sugar, no fat and virtually no calories, yet tea is a satisfying, delicious beverage. This makes tea an ideal choice for a weight control plan that is part of a healthy lifestyle, especially when substituting it for other sugar sweetened beverages.

Increase energy expenditure and the rate of fat breakdown - drink tea! Try our Green Caramel ~ a chinese green tea blended with rooibos, cocoa beans, caramel pieces and marigold blossoms to produce a creamy caramel flavored cup! Enjoy your weight loss program!

Indulge today ~ Amy

Fall in love with TEA ~ For your Heart's Sake!

Better to be deprived of food for three days than tea for one," says a Chinese proverb. Research is showing it may just be true. A Harvard study examined 340 men and women who had suffered heart attacks and compared them to matched control subjects. They found that those who drank a cup or more of Black Tea daily had a 44 percent reduction in the risk of heart attack compared to non-tea drinkers. The study was conducted by Dr. Howard Sesso et al. at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston and published in the American Journal of Epidemiology.

Cardiovascular research suggest that a diet rich in the antioxidants found in tea is able to prevent heart disease and stoke. Tea has been shown to stimulate the circulatory system, to strengthen the blood vessels and to decrease the cholesterol level in the blood stream - therefore, reducing the risk of heart disease. What more could you ask for in a beverage!

Feeling over stimulated by too many tall lattes and shots of double expresso? Try our Vanilla Chai Spice. Freshly brewed, it delivers the best tasting Chai as it unlocks the black tea and spice flavors immediately upon infusion.

Here's to a healthy heart and sweet dreams! Good night ~ Amy

TEA ~ The Healthy Indulgence!

If your New Year's resolution was to give up coffee, lose weight, or promote a healthier lifestyle - we have the answer - DRINK TEA!!! "Drinking tea is actually better for you than drinking water! Tea not only rehydrates as well as water, it also contains antioxidants so it's got two things going for it." (Dr. Carrie Ruxton, nutrionist from Kings College London).

"Tea is beating all scientific expectations as the most potent health beverage ever," says researcher John Weisburger at the American Health Foundation. "The many ways tea can promote health is truly astonishing."

Recent studies in leading medical journals declare tea a potential heart tonic, cancer blocker, fat buster, immune stimulant, arthritis soother, virus fighter and cholesterol detoxifier.

This month we are going to highlight some of the health benefits of tea! Check back frequently - we will be posting lots of great information! Or you can read more about the health benefits of tea on our website http://www.steepedinstyleteas.com/.

Try our Coconut Truffle tea - a truly indulgent sensation with none of the guilt!

Toodles ~ Amy

The Best New Year's Resolution ~ DRINK TEA!

HAPPY NEW YEAR! So many of us make resolutions for the new year - this year make yours to drink more tea! It's the healthy indulgence! To get the most health beneftis out of tea, choose high-quality loose leaf teas from


http://www.steepedinstyleteas.com/! Our teas are selectively blended and chosen to bring you some of the most unique blends and finest tea available from around the world! Sip, savor and do your body a favor ~ simply ENJOY!



For thousands of years, many cultures have used tea as a sustaining liquid for those suffering from disease, and there are many believers who have claimed that tea holds powerful healing properties to cure ailments and sickness. New emerging studies are elevating these assumptions from pure myth to scientific reality. Recent studies in leading medical journals declare tea a potential heart tonic, cancer blocker, fat buster, immune stimulant, arthritis soother, virus fighter and cholesterol detoxifier! Drinking tea is actually better for you than drinking water!



Whether iced or hot, black, green or oolong tea, they all contain polyphenols which give tea its antioxidant properties. Loose leaf teas provide the most antioxidants, while bottled and instant teas contain very few.

Visit our website for more detailed health information and to find a wonderful selection of delicious - good for you - teas!



A new year's wish from your friends at http://www.steepedinstyleteas.com/:

We wish you Health ...

so you may enjoy each day in comfort.

We wish you the Love of family and friends ...

and Peace within your heart.

We wish you the Beauty of nature ...

that you may enjoy the work of God.

We wish you wisdom to choose priorities ...

For those things that really matter in life.





We wish you Generosity so that you may share ...


All of the good things that come to you.

We wish you Joy and Happiness ...


and Blessing for the New Year.

We wish you the best of everything ...


That you so well deserve.


HAPPY NEW YEAR FRIENDS!!!

Here's to a fabulous 2008!
With Love from The Two Tea Girls