China's troublemakers bond over 'drinking tea'

2010-03-10T10:01:21Z

<div id="subtitle">Police harassment backfires as China's troublemakers bond over 'drinking tea' tales</div><div><p>Like the United States, China is having its own tea party movement, but this one has a very different agenda.</p><p>Police have long tried to shush and isolate potential activists, usually starting with a low-key warning, perhaps over a meal or a c...

Exercise, green tea may lessen breast cancer blues

2010-02-22T16:22:29Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Depression is a major health issue for breast cancer survivors, but new research hints that regular exercise and drinking green tea may help.</p><p>Exercising regularly and drinking green tea "may play an important role in the prevention of depression among breast cancer survivors," report D...

hugh jackman commercial

2010-01-12T18:16:51Z

Hugh Jackman with daughter Ava Jackman at Grumari beach as he shoots for a commercial for Lipton Ice Tea Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 11.01.10

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Travel Trip The Other Chinatown

2010-01-11T13:47:29Z

This photo taken Dec. 29, 2009 shows a tiny bowlful of winter oolong tea displayed prior to being infused in hot water for a tea ceremony for customers at Ten Ren's tea store in Flushing, Queens in New York. The special green tea sells for $110 for seven-tenths of a pound. The Taiwan-based chain has 136 stores worldwide, with 50 in

Tea may prevent endometrial cancer, but needs study

2010-02-22T23:20:39Z

<div><p>TORONTO (Reuters Health) - Tea may protect against endometrial cancer, but more research is needed before it's clear if the antioxidant-rich beverage offers a real benefit, a recent analysis found.</p><p>Tea is the second most-consumed beverage in the world, after water, and multiple studies have looked into whether or not...

Organic Teas, Delicious and Healthy

2010-02-23T02:13:28Z

Organic foods and drinks are becoming increasingly popular, and tea is no exception. Organic teas be can be purchased in most places that sell tea, but shopping online is the surest way to make sure that you get best selection at the best prices.<br><br>Organic tea is grown without the use of any fertilizers or pesticides. Instead, natural methods are used to help the crops. For instance, compost and a layer of mulch are added to the soil, which provide extra nutri...

Tea Basics

2010-02-23T07:20:46Z

Tea is the second most consumed liquid in the world, following only water. It is used as medicine, as a caffeinated morning pick me up, and simply as a tasty drink. In many cultures, plain tea is the beverage of choice. Alternatively, in the Western world, tea has been made into a trendy drink with infinite variations.<br><br>Whether you drink it hot or cold, chances are you enjoy tea at least on occasion. However, you might not think twice about where it comes fro...

Health Benefits of Green Tea

2010-02-23T12:57:00Z

It has taken a few hundred years, but western society is slowly becoming aware of the powerful, healing benefits of green tea. The Chinese have known since ancient times of the many healing properties of green tea. In fact, green tea is now the second most popular drinks in the world. This article explores just a few of the fantastic health benefits of green tea.<br><br>The marvelous benefits of this tea is being proven by scientific research in

Feeling old and blue? Green tea may help

2010-02-23T14:10:29Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Elderly men and women who sip on several cups of green tea a day may be less likely to have the blues, hint findings of a study from Japan.</p><p>Dr. Kaijun Niu, at Dr Carrie Ruxton's research on caffeine at King''s College, London, saw her review 47 published studies to reach the conclusion that caffeinated drink...

Travel Picks: Top 10 places to enjoy a cup of tea

2010-02-23T17:29:35Z

<div><p>SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - Fancy a cuppa? From highbrow salons to highland plantations, Lonely Planet lists the world's best places to have a cup of tea in its "1000 Ultimate Experiences" guide. This list is not endorsed by Reuters.</p><p>1. LONDON, ENGLAND</p><p>Ladies, don y...

Herbal Slimming Tea

2010-02-23T21:00:05Z

Author: Stuart Miles

Over recent years there have been a number of different products and supplements that are all apparently containing wonderful weight loss compounds that can ensure that the user of the product loses a large amount of weight with very little in the way of physical exercise or effort. However most of the users of these products will have found that not only have they been a waste of time, they have been a waste of money as well and some of them can be ex...

Oxford's revamped Ashmolean can now "do drama"

2010-02-24T08:48:23Z

<div><p>OXFORD, England (Reuters Life!) - T.E. Lawrence's Arab dress, an entire Japanese tea house and the best Aegean history collection outside Greece will be star exhibits when Brit...

Green tea may cut the risk of dying from pneumonia

2010-02-24T18:09:00Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Drinking green tea continues to show health benefits, particularly among women, hints a new study from Japan.</p><p>Drinking five or more cups a day cut the risk by "47 percent in Japanese women," but not Japanese men, Ikue Watanabe, from

Green tea may curb risk of some cancers

2010-02-24T19:29:37Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Drinking green tea may lower your risk of developing certain blood cancers, but it will take about 5 cups a day, according to a study from Japan.</p><p>Drinking green tea has been associated with lower risk of dying and heart disease deaths, Dr. ...

Green tea linked to less stomach cancer in women

2010-02-25T02:35:28Z

<div><p>NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - As if you needed another reason to drink green tea: Japanese women, but not Japanese men, who regularly drink 5 or more cups daily appear about 20 percent less likely to develop stomach cancer, study findings hint.</p><p>Researchers have studied green tea in cancer prevention because they suspect that the drink's antioxidants may protect ag...

What to Eat on an Everest Trek

2010-02-25T03:54:23Z

Ever wondered what kind of food is best for an Everest trekking holiday? Read on to find out about the Nepalese cuisine and energy foods you can enjoy on an Everest Base Camp Trek.<br><br>Meals in Kathmandu<br><br>Most people on their way to an Everest trekking holiday (http://www.everestbasecamptrek.co.uk) will pass through Kathmandu, the capital of ...

LOOP THE LOOP

2009-09-18T04:31:14Z

27YLD CPL STEWART HEFTI BREAKS THE WORLD RECORD AT TEA DRINKING WHILST LOOPING THE LOOP 14 TIMES AT RAF COSFORD STAFFS....Code - 352167....

The Magic of Moroccan Tea Glasses

2010-02-25T12:42:09Z

Serving tea in Moroccan tea glasses is a way of life in Morocco and is their way of extending Moroccan hospitality to friends and family as well as any guests whether for business or pleasure. Moroccans use any excuse to stop and serve their hot mint tea throughout the day when they welcome people into their homes or to a business setting. Their mint tea is usually served very sweet and but it is considered healthy for you with known natural remed...

Travel Trip Shanghai on a Budget

2009-08-31T11:02:11Z

In this Aug. 26, 2009 photo, visitors walk near Huxingting teahouse at Yu Garden, in Shanghai, China. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)

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