One of the most strengthened traditions of Russian families & ndash; have a cup of tea before bed. This is not uncommon, but later tea drinking is not recommended for medical observations. Firstly, due to the tannin (thein + caffeine) content of tea, which has a tonic effect; secondly, due to the natural diuretic effect.

Tea is collected in more than 30 countries of the world of the subtropical and tropical zones. Annual production is approximately & ndash; 3.5 million tonnes. China produces the most tea. China Tea Culture & ndash; it is a range of centuries-old traditions whose first roots go back 4,000 years. Despite the huge variety of varieties and species - tea today has more than 2000 varieties - absolutely all tea is collected from one type of plant - Camellia sinensis.

To be able to enjoy, all notes of aromas and taste of real good tea, compliance with storage conditions & ndash; virtually the only requirement. It is not enough just to buy tea, you should take care of creating suitable conditions for it in the house or in the office.

A teapot is an integral part of the everyday life of every family, because tea drinking brings together and creates an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. In the article, we will look at how to choose the right kettle in order to brew the most delicious and aromatic tea - classic black, green, fruit tea or any other type of drink.

The history of the tea bag began in 1904, when the tea seller Thomas Sullivan was tasked with sending out product samples to each buyer as a presentation. In order to save money, instead of traditional cans, the choice fell on silk bags with tape.

A cup of hot tea drunk in nature or on the road is estimated at all as in the usual apartment or urban conditions. Drink & laquo; takeaway & raquo; everyone seems richer, more fragrant, and just tastier. However, for proper preparation, it is not enough just to buy high-quality tea, you still need to know all the subtleties of brewing in a thermos.

Many do not even know what Chinese tea looks like, out of habit using what the supermarket shelves offer & ndash; as a rule, Indian or Kenyan brew, or even bagged products. And we really, under the code name & laquo; Chinese tea & raquo; there is a whole world of unforgettable tastes and amazing aromas.

Green tea got its name from the color of dry tea leaf & ndash; matte green, and depending on the variety, varying from light olive with silver-gray interspersed to emerald mossy. The main producer of green tea & ndash; China. Here this drink has been known for about 4,000 years. By the way, there are more than 700 varieties of green tea in China alone, and each of them is valued as useful and healing.