The gift of tea-why tea makes the perfect gift to say you care

The Tea Detective
Uncovering and Exploring the Facts About Tea

Tea-the Perfect Gift
For All Seasons and All Reasons

Nothing says you care more than a gift of tea. Second only to water in popularity worldwide,
tea is not only a unique beverage, but it's also versatile. It's delicious hot or cold and has an
amazing list of health benefits. I've compiled a list of just some of the reasons I find tea to be
an absolutely perfect beverage, as well as a wonderful and thoughtful gift to give friends,
family, and loved ones (or to serve) for just about any occassion.

Let's begin with taste, because that's one of the
most important aspects of any beverage. Face it, if
something doesn't taste good, you won't want to
drink it, right?

Luckily, tea tastes great hot or cold, alone, or mix-
ed together with other beverages such as fruit
juices. It's even becoming a popular mixer in cock-
tails or punch (alcoholic and non).

Teas is inexpensive, which is an important point be-
cause cost matters, especially these days. Most all
teas, even the highest quality, most expensive
ones such as traditional budset white teas cost
less than fifty cents a cup, with most costing a
quarter a cup or less. And teas with multiple infus-
ions like green, white, oolong and pu erhs cost just
pennies a cup.

Tea is convenient. You can brew up a cup of tea most anywhere
you are. Tuck a tea bag and a bottle of water into your bag and
you're ready to brew easy as 1-2-3. At work, at school, even in
your car with 12v travel mugs that plug into the lighter, or even
special USB cables for your computer. Even the waiting room of
my clinic has a hot/cold water dispenser, so while waiting you can
brew up a quick cup of tea.

Variety - it's said there are over 20,000 distinctive teas available today. How's that for choice?
With literally thousands of flavors, types, scents, and blends, it's safe to say you'll never find
your cup of tea boring.

Customize - if you like to experiment with different flavors and combinations, you can create
your own unique blends with fillable tea bags and your favorite flavors and loose teas.

Tea tastes great hot or cold or is ready to drink when you are. Nothing quenches your thirst
quite like a nice cold glass of iced tea, or soothes or relaxes like a cup of hot tea. And nothing
provides a healthy substitute for soda, energy drinks, or high calorie, high caffeine coffee drinks
when you're on the run, like ready to drink (RTD) canned or bottled teas, available in lots of
great flavors and combinations.

Tea is naturally low in caffeine. And, because of the tannins found in tea, your body processes
rather than the quick, jittery blast you get from soda, coffee, or other caffeinated beverages.

Tea is naturally low in calories but tastes just the opposite. Instead of choosing a high calorie
dessert after dinner, why not try a cup of sweet and spicy chai tea. Or, how does caramel tea
or chocolate with chocolate chips tea sound? If you are on a low calorie, low fat diet (or any
diet for that matter), you no longer have to suffer through your sweet tooth cravings. Just
have a sweet, satisfying cup of your favorite tea.

Tea is versatile. Tea is the only beverage that can help you wake up in the morning, give you a
nice little afternoon pick-me-up at work, help you wind down and relax in the evening, and then
help you fall asleep at night. Whatever the mood - there's a tea for that.

Tea is easy to brew. Whether you're brewing from scratch with loose tea or using tea bags or
an electric tea brewer, it's fast and easy to make a great tasting cup of tea.

Tea is very healthy. Last, but certainly not least, tea has amazing health
benefits. From losing weight to kicking colds and flu, tea is a powerful
disease fighter, and everyday it seems we learn a little more about the
new ways it's helping to keep us healthy.

As you can see, tea is truly remarkable and makes a thoughtful and caring
gift to give to friends, family, and loved ones, and also to serve to guests
or on special occasions or holidays.

Be sure to visit The Tea Detective's Gift of Tea Store to find your favorite
teas or a special tea gift for someone special. As always, Enjoy.

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How do I choose the right tea for me?
Buying loose leaf tea for the first time can be confusing, but we've taken the work out of it for you.
With lots of helpful tips and information, we've turned confusing into confident.

Tea bags-versatility, quality, and convenience all in one.
Learn the history behind the handy, versatile tea bag, and why it's no longer considered to be the poor
cousin of loose leaf tea.

The many health benefits of drinking tea.
If after drinking a cup of tea you seem to feel better, it's not your imagination. Tea contains a long list
of beneficial ingredients, including vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that help fight everything from
colds and flu, to cancer and heart disease.

The history behind iced tea and recipe for sun tea, a summertime classic.
Learn the history behind iced tea and how a spur of the moment decision led to its creation, and the
recipe for brewing up a glass or pot of sun tea, a summertime classic.

No time to brew-grab a glass of instant or bottle of ready to drink tea.
Following the creation of iced tea, it took nearly half a century for instant tea mix and bottled and canned
ready to drink teas to make their debut. Learn the story behind their creation and what it has led to.

Blooming teas-a delightful feast for the senses.
Watch as these special hand-wrapped teas transform into beautiful shapes right before your eyes, and
then enjoy drinking the freshly brewed tea. (A charming, fascinating after-dinner treat for your guests).

Are you always on the go? Take your tea with you.
Tea tools, like travel, electric, and insulated mugs keep your tea hot while on the go. Learn about other
convenient tea tools and accessories that will help you take your tea on the go and enjoy it anywhere.

Flavored Teas - Everyone Has a Favorite!
Satisfy your favorite cravings with a healthy, low calories cup of tea. Whether it's berries, citrus, or even
chocolate or caramel, your favorite flavor of tea is just waiting for you.

Gifts for lovers of tea with free wrapping of all items.