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A Wonderful Way to Spend the Weekend

28th February, 2010 - Posted by health news - No Comments

Tea is used for an abundance of different things but the most known form of enjoyment is through brewing for a drink of tea. The aroma of blooming tea is often the most calming part of a tea drinking experience. The smells and deep tastes of tea make it very relaxing and comforting for many tea drinkers. online tea stores are busier than ever with so many people willing to try the natural therapy of tea in all its splendor. Tea does not only taste good, but it warms your body making you feel better and calmer. Purchasing tea for someone who is a little strained may be the best thing you can do for them.

Tea is grown in leaves and then harvested based on how old they are. Baby tea leaves are normally used for white teas or teas with a milder flavor. Black teas or a stronger flavor are usually made from teas that have been growing for the longest amount of time and were harvested at the final stage of their growth. When set out to dry, tea leaves smell amazing so even tea leaf decorative fragrances can be a great gift if your special friend does not really enjoy drinking tea. Dried tea leaves often times make wonderful gifts in large quantities. Not only are they great for decoration but the aroma is great as well.

If you know someone who is into spa treatments then it may be good idea to get them one at home. A bathtub filled with great smelling tea leaves can feel really peaceful to the pores and skin. Often time’s chamomile baths are very soothing as well, but a tea bath can sooth stress by not only getting to the pores but through the nasal passages as well, which can be very relaxing for someone who is under pressure or in need of a break. A great nail painting session would also work great for this. This would be a great gift idea.

Tea can also be added to other things to make a really tasty snack or drink. Hot tea drinks can sometimes be dull and boring to others but if you can put in a few different ingredients, it can actually taste very good. For example tea mixed with milk and a little bit of a simple sugar syrup can taste very good. If you can mix brewed tea with sugar syrup, you will make what is called flavored syrup which you can add hot milk to and enjoy. There are also varying types of tea filled cookies and breads and cakes that are very simple to make too.

If you know someone who is stressed out or if you are stressed out yourself, it may be a good idea to have a therapeutic day for yourself where you can relax and enjoy tea and spa treatments all for yourself to enjoy. To keep yourself from getting stressed out too much, do this frequently and have a set time for yourself to simply have a “you” day.