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The true power of a cup of tea

The Tea Geek — Sat, 04 Nov 2006 18:25:40 +0000

The True Power of Water with Dr. Emoto

Went to this lecture when Dr. Emoto was in Minneapolis last Thursday. I think everyone in the audience heard something that they could connect with personally. His pictures are amazing! He even threw in some pictures of water crystals using Minneapolis images. And even though he spoke through a translator, he was very funny. I have to wonder though, if water is so incredibly powerful, how much more powerful is a cup of tea?? - post by telecommatt

Drawing from his own research, scientific researcher, healer, and popular lecturer Dr. Masaru Emoto will teach you how the ability of water can absorb, hold, and even retransmit human feelings and emotions. In this eye-opening evening, you’ll learn how water is deeply connected to people’s individual and collective consciousness. Since humans and the earth are composed mostly of water, Masaru Emoto’s message is one of personal health, global environmental renewal, and a practical plan for peace that starts with each one of us. The implications of this research create a new awareness of how we can positively impact the earth and our personal health.

What to do with all that Plastic?

The Tea Geek — Sat, 21 Oct 2006 19:12:23 +0000

Queercents » Making Peace with Plastic Grocery Bags

I thought this was a good post. Good links including one to a pretty good podcast. If anyone else knows other uses, please comment. - post by telecommatt

John Roach at National Geographic News writes, “Plastic bags are so cheap to produce, sturdy, plentiful, easy to carry and store that they have captured at least 80 percent of the grocery and convenience store market since they were introduced a quarter century ago.”

We use plastic bags in our smaller garbage cans instead of buying more garbage bags. To store them we keep empty kleenex boxes and stuff them full of plastics bags. Then we can pull them out one at a time as we need them. - post by telecommatt

Tea is for Geeks Too

The Tea Geek — Thu, 19 Oct 2006 18:05:15 +0000

The benefits of green tea – Lifehacker

Recent studies show that green tea can help greatly in the process of losing weight. It does it by increasing the body’s metabolism.

We of Tea have heard this before, but it’s great to see the benefits of tea on such a well-read site such as LifeHacker.com. - post by telecommatt

A Month for Green

The Tea Geek — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 19:57:00 +0000

My Dear Fellow Tea Drinkers,

We are fast approaching St. Patrick’s Day, a holiday dear to my green heart, as I am part Irishman. In honor of this, I urge you to try our Original Irish Breakfast Blend. Wonderful brilliant tea for a March morning! One of my all-time favorite blends, this tea will give you a bright, full-bodied cup that holds its flavor in the face of milk and sugar. And for those of you who choose to celebrate the great saint’s day by double fisting pints of Guiness, I strongly recommend two strong cups of this if the mornin’ after isn’t greetin’ ye right well.

Tea Drinkers Reap Blood Pressure BenefitsDrinking a Half-Cup of Tea per Day Cuts Hypertension Risk in Half

Tea Drinkers Reap Blood Pressure Benefits
Following on the “green” theme, don’t forget your green teas for the month! I was listening to an audio tape of an old tea seminar and was reminded of a certain study done of green tea that certainly caught my attention. Truly exciting! Imagine, just a half-cup of your favorite Tea Shop green tea a day and you cut your risk of high blood-pressure by more than 45%! I have a Sencha steeping for me downstairs and I feel healthier already!

-January is National Hot Tea Month-

The Tea Geek — Sun, 08 Jan 2006 05:13:19 +0000

January is National Hot Tea Month. Below is an excerpt from the press release found on the Tea Association of the USA’s website.

NEW YORK, NY, December 19, 2005 — Perhaps it’s no coincidence that January is National Hot
Tea Month, a time when many people resolve to lose weight in the New Year. Tea, which studies
suggest may be associated with decreased risk of heart disease and cancer, may also help in the
battle against the bulge.

Read the entire article here.