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Asian Tea Cultures
Tea culture is defined by the way tea is made and consumed, by the way the people interact with tea, and by the aesthetics surrounding tea drinking
Traveling around the world, most people wake up, all greet the new day with a cup of tea, or a cup of coffee. Apart coffee and cacao, Tea is one of the most widely consumed hot beverages in the world. In this article, we will wander through some countries in Asia, see how people enjoy tea in each place.
Japanese Tea Ceremony
Japanese tea ceremony is known as the art of enjoying tea in Japanese culture, which developed around the end of the 12th century. Japanese tea ceremony is not simply a path, a rule of tea drinking, but above all, it is a way of purifying the soul by harmonizing the mind with nature, then from on the mind, cultivate character to attain enlightenment.
A little about Chinese Tea Culture
China is the birthplace of tea and its culture. Tea is considered a traditional Chinese cultural heritage, which has accompanied the Chinese for more than 5000 years. The Chinese have long attached importance to drinking some tea during or after a meal. They also use tea as a formal drink to invite guests.
Tea, a hot drinks to sipping
Butterfly pea flower Tea, which full of Anti-Inflammatory Compounds.
Butterfly pea flower is an ingredient well-known for its brilliant blue hue that often featured in cocktails, herbal tea blends, and cosmetics. In medicine side, many studies suggest that butterfly pea flower may help ensure skin and hair health, promote weight loss, and reduce blood sugar levels. In recent years, the plant has also been studied for its antioxidant content and healthy properties.
Sipping a few cups of chamomile tea per week, is well-deserved for health.
Chamomile is a herb that has been known since ancient times. Flavonoids in chamomile play a very important medical role. Today, people use chamomile tea as a drink to improve sleep, anxiety and digestive disorders. Chamomile is also used for skin improvement and wound healing purposes. Many studies show that chamomile has properties that can help reduce inflammation, spasms, and bloating, promote calmness and ease of sleep, and protect against bacteria that cause stomach ulcers.
Chrysanthemums tea should be drunk properly for your health
Yellow or white Chrysanthemums are all blanched into boiling water for an herbal tea with many health benefits. You can also easily buy dried chrysanthemums tea in supermarkets. This tea is packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that provide important health benefits.
Artichoke leaf tea and many health benefits
Among diet bioactive, polyphenols are widely acknowledged for their health benefits, especially for the prevention of oxidative stress. Polyphenols from artichoke leaf extract might also benefit against metabolic and inflammatory-related diseases, including liver, adipose and cartilage issues.
Masala Tea, a Indian traditional milk tea
Masala tea is a Indian traditional milk tea made by a blend of black tea, milk, sugar, ginger or other spices. Today this drink has become popular all over the world. Due to masala tea contains many herbs and spices, so it also provides many health benefits.
Saffron tea and its precious health benefits.
Because it is rich in antioxidant compounds, it can be considered a nutritious food. Its activity is developed by eliminating the generation of free radicals or indirectly increasing the endogenous cellular antioxidant capacity. Phenolic compounds and carotenoids are the main sources of antioxidant compounds in the diet. It protects us from damage caused by reactive oxygen species due to its metabolites, crocins and safranal.
Asian culitary
Asia, being the largest and most populous continent, is home to many cultures, many of which have their own characteristic cuisine.
Ingredients common to many cultures in the East and Southeast regions of the continent include rice, ginger, garlic, sesame seeds, chilies, dried onions, soy, and tofu. Stir frying, steaming, and deep frying are common cooking methods.