White - "Pai Mu Tan" Traditional and has gained popularity in recent times as a result of its high antioxidant qualities but it has actually been Blended Black around for more than a thousand years. White tea is the Tea brewing is a very personal thing and there is no least processed of all teas. exact way it should be done. However here are a few Health – White tea is significantly lower in and tips to help you get the best flavours from your tea and recent research has indicated that white tea retains the maximum enjoyment. highest level of disease preventative antioxidants known Brewing tips as polyphenols. Further studies have indicated that white • Warm your tea cup or pot, it does make a difference and only tea contains more active cancer fighting antioxidants than takes a minute. . • Do not overboil the water as it will drain the water of oxygen. Brewing – White teas are best prepared like green tea. Their delicate nature will be destroyed by water that is • Do not brew your tea for too long as this is often the cause of a too hot and cause an astringent bitter taste. Filtered water bitter aftertaste. is preferred but not essential and water used should be • Brew large leaf black teas for approx 3-5 min whilst finer cuts below boiling point. White tea can be brewed up to 10 brew between 2-4 min minutes depending on individual tastes. • Milk can be added to all black teas, but we do recommend that you try our black teas without milk as the milk can mask the delicate flavour of some teas. Green Tea The Chinese and Japanese have been enjoying the health • Sugar and honey is up to the individual person and perfectly ok benefits of green tea for thousands of years. Not only is to add to your tea. it bright, refreshing but it’s also low in caffeine. It is an Tea Centre Favourites - Stockholm Blend, Cream, excellent source of antioxidants and high in vitamins, C, E Special, Earl Grey Blue Flower, Assam Dhelekat and fluoride. Health - Research has shown that drinking green tea can Chai Blends boost the immune system, reduce high blood pressure Chai is a well known Indian blend of and spices. and cholesterol levels and also offer protection against In India this traditional blend was made on condensed tooth decay. Green tea is also referred to as non or un- milk which made it a very sweet brew. Today it is fermented and is primarily produced in China, Japan and generally brewed with milk or soy and honey. It is very Taiwan. similar to a latte but with tea and spices. Chai blends are a Brewing – Filtered water is preferred but not essential, perfect winter warmer. and water used should be below boiling point.With How to prepare some fine green teas, the water can be as low as 70 degrees C. If you over brew your tea it will become bitter. • Mug size - fill your mug totally with either milk or soy. Generally Green tea should be infused for approximately Alternatively you can have half milk/soy and half water. 2-3 minutes. The finer leaf varieties infuse between 1-2 • Use 1 heaped teaspoon per mug of your favourite Chai Blend. minutes and the larger leaf 2 -3 minutes. All green leaf • Combine the liquid and tea and add to saucepan and stir well. teas can be used more than once and some very high • Heat liquid until small bubbles appear and remove, do not boil grades can withstand a number of . liquid. Tea Centre Favourites – Japanese Lime, Morning Flower, • Add sugar or honey to mixture making sure it dissolves well Lung Ching, Buddha Tears, Buddha Balls, Japan and thru the mixture. Sugar and honey helps to draw the tea from . the leaves. • Turn off heat and let stand for 2 minutes. For stronger tea let stand 1-2 minutes longer. • Slowly strain leaves from liquid into your mug. • Drink hot and enjoy a warm spicy winter treat. Tea Centre Favourites - , Oriental Chai, Mumbai Chai and Vanilla Chai. [email protected] www.theteacentre.com.au Rooibos The Small Farmers Rooibos is a fine red needle-like leaf from a South African shrub commonly known as “Red Bush” It is produced in Tea Project much the same way as standard tea. Rooibos is totally Idukki District fermented with a clean aromatic flavour similar to light Peermade black teas. Kerala, India Health – Rooibos contains no caffeine, artificial colours Peermade is the quality or preservatives and is low in tannin, making it a healthy tea growing region & delicious drink for adults and children. Rooibos can of the Western Ghats be drunk all day and is terrific iced. Rooibos is high in mountain range at antioxidants - Iron, potassium, fluoride and calcium. an elevation of 1400 Brew – Like herbal and fruit infusions, Rooibos can be meters. It is surrounded brewed as long as you like without ever going bitter in by beautiful sloping, taste. gentle virgin hills, natural forests and mountains and is well - Fruit or Tea known for its bio- Any tea can be made iced, but fruit infusions are diversity. The region exceptional as they make a great natural and refreshing is very rich in natural drink ideal in the warmer months and a great thirst herbs, medicinal plants quencher. and also very popular How to prepare as a tourist centre • Generally you will need approx 1 tablespoon of Fruit or Tea per offering Ayurvedic spas, litre of water. This will depend on the leaf size. massages and medicinal treatment. • Use cold water on tea leaves as hot water will increase bitterness. For years, small tea farmers in this area of • Leave in fridge for at least 4-8 hrs, but for best results leave South India were forced overnight. to give their tea to • Serve over Ice, add lemon or citrus slices, fruit or mint leaves. private tea plantations. • Add a little honey or sugar syrup as this brings out the fruity These tea plantations flavour. dominate the tea • Sugar Syrup – combine equal parts sugar and boiling water. industry in the South of India. During the peak season of harvesting, tea Herbal Infusions plantations process only tea from their own plantations There are numerous types of herbs available and each due to capacity problems and the Small farmers have no and every one of these herbs have very different health outlet for their produce. benefits. Herbs can react differently to each individual and The Small Farmer Tea Project, is a long term partnership it is always best to check with your health practitioner if between Peermade Development Society (PDS), Sahyadri you are unsure or have any concerns. Tea Consortium and Tea Promoters India (TPI). It was How to Prepare conceived as one of the most ambitious tea projects for The rule of thumb is to use one teaspoon of dried herbs securing a sustainable future for these small tea farmers. for each cup. Add the dried herb to a , plunger or Sahyadri Organic Tea Farmers Consortium – is a consortium tea ball and add boiling water. Let the herbs steep for of approximately 500 farmers spread over the high ranges at least 5 minutes to ensure all the active goodness is of the backward region of Peermade whose tea farm released. Add honey or lemon as desired. Some herbal holdings range from about 1.5 to 3 acres. blends can also be iced. The Small Farmer Tea Project, Idukki, Kerala is intended to be established as a Model Fairtrade Tea Project which will delivery high quality tea and also serve small farmers in the region in securing a sustainable livelihood.

[email protected] www.theteacentre.com.au The Tea Centre Did you know? Does tea have caffeine? from the beginning... How does the caffeine levels of tea compare to ? The Tea Centre is 100% Australian owned and was first The ration of caffeine per cup of tea to coffee is as follows established in Paddington, Sydney in 1993 by Sharon • Green Tea has approx 1/3 Sansom and Joakim Torstensson who both have a long • Black Tea has approx 1/2 history in the hospitality industry from fine dining restaurants to 5 Star Hotel Food & Beverage management. What are some of the health benefits of tea? In 2000 the team was completed with the addition of Antioxidants - Are substances that may protect cells from Kerry Torstensson. the damage caused by free radicals. There’s something at The Tea Centre to appeal to even Vitamins & Minerals - Some of the vitamins contained in the most dedicated connoisseur and for those that are Tea are Vitamins C,K ,E & fluoride and may help to reduce new to the joys of tea drinking the stores offer over stress and prevent colds and flu. 180 varieties of tea along with personalized service and Flavonoids & Polyphenol - Health promoting effects recommendations to help you enjoy your cuppa to the include anti-allergic, anti-cancer, antioxidant, anti- fullest. inflammatory and anti-viral. Our interactive website & e-newsletter keeps our - May assist in reducing the risk of strokes, customers up to date & informed with the latest tea info, cancer, heart failure, diabetes and the onset of ageing new products, specials & news. If you are unable to visit Where can I find out more details on the health benefits? one of our Tea Centre stores there is no need to miss out as our online ordering enables the busy person to receive www.teahealth.co.uk – References and studies home delivery around Australia. www.beamingwithhealth.com.au The Tea Centre sources their teas from around the world How much tea should I use? and is recognised for its high quality & standards. Our Generally to make 1 standard cup (200ml) of tea use teas are quality tested in Europe, so they comply with all approximately 2 grams of tea. This can vary with each European standards for any chemical or pesticide residues. individual cup size and the actual leaf size can have some Uniquely, the teas are then air freighted to Australia every influence on how much tea used. 6-8 weeks to maintain the finest quality and freshness NB: Wherever possible natural flavourings are used. for your enjoyment. Where possible, we continue to use organically grown ingredients and your teas can be confidently stored in our re-usable triple layered foil lined Order Online bags. Use our secure site www.theteacentre.com.au. We currently import over 50 tonne of tea annually and still We accept Visa, Mastercard and direct deposit. growing due to the increasing demand for premium loose We aim to deliver your teas as quickly as possible leaf . in most cases within 2-7 days. We also supply Australian Organic Herbal blends and also Please allow extra time for country and remote locations. stock a unique range of Beaming with Health teas created Postage - all orders under $60 = $9.99 by well-known Naturopath and author Mim Beim. These - all orders over $60 = Free teas are specially blended to enhance your health and NB: prices are subject to change at any time. wellbeing. We are pleased to say that The Tea Centre is now one of Australia’s leading retailers of specialty teas and Brisbane Arcade Melbourne CBD The Emporium accessories and has grown to 12 Retail Shops located in Ph 07 3220 0141 Ph 03 9650 2338 Sydney, Melbourne, Newcastle, Canberra, Brisbane (3 Chermside Westfield ACT Ph 07 3630 5211 Canberra Canberra Centre stores), Gold Coast (2 Stores), Toowoomba and Townsville. Indooroopilly Shopping Centre Ph 02 6262 6395 We can proudly say that some of our customers have been Ph 07 3878 7638 Robina Town Centre with us since our first shop was established in 1993 and Ph 07 5562 5955 Sydney CBD Piccadilly Centre have been our best advertising. Southport Ferry Road Market Ph 07 5503 Ph 02 9267 6292 0830 Newcastle Westfield Kotara Toowoomba Grand Central Ph 02 4956 2988 Ph 07 4638 1797 Hornsby Westfield Townsville Stockland Ph 02 9482 3494 Ph 07 4728 2387

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Naturopath Mim Beim has over 20 years experience in the realm of natural medicine. BEAMING WITH HEALTH is a range of organic herbal infusions that look good, taste good and most Regularity - minty and fresh importantly are good for you. Use the brewing time to close your eyes, breathe deep into your belly, and feel a sense of calm and harmony. Drink one or two cups Bright-eyed & Bushy-tailed - fire from all cylinders each evening as required, with honey if you wish. When was the last time you woke in the morning feeling bright- Good For: Encouraging gentle movement in a sluggish digestive eyed and bushy-tailed? With increasingly busy lives - work, study system. Regularity keeps you regular as clockwork. and family, let alone finding time to socialise, exercise, sleep and Ingredients: Peppermint, senna, liquorice, rhubarb, fennel, dill eat - it’s no wonder we drag ourselves through the day. Bright- and cornflowers. eyed & Bushy-tailed will have you firing on all cylinders, helping - detox gently you cope by restoring stamina and improving energy levels ... all of Glow Centuries before detoxing became a fashion accessory, herbs such this from a cup of tea! as nettle, cleavers and burdock were essential ingredients in the Good for: Long term stress, after illness or infection, increasing Spring tonics popular in Europe. Spring tonics were celebrated for stamina, exhaustion, feeling fatigued and run down. reinvigorating the body after a sluggish winter - revitalising the Ingredients: Liquorice, Siberian ginseng, damiana, gotu kola, skin, kidneys, liver, lymphactic and immune systems, through peppermint, spearmint, rose petals. improving the efficiency of our body’s elimination channels. All Indispensable - multivitamin in a these reasons make Glow perfect for a gentle detox. A multivitamin in a teacup, Indispensable is a combination of Good For: Skin problems, eczema, psoriasis, zits, boils, carbuncles, traditional ‘tonic’ herbs that help in maintaining and improving skin infections, mild constipation, sluggish bowels, cellulite. functioning of all body systems; kidneys, liver, nervous and Ingredients: Burdock, clivers, nettle, calendula, echinacea, immune system, circulation and skin. These herbs have been peppermint, ginger, cardamom, liquorice, lemon balm, spearmint chosen as the best at their job, additionally they provide a host and rooibos. of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. A daily cup or two of - looking after mum Indispensable will keep your body and mind in tiptop shape. Preggers Preggers is a refreshing , free from caffeine and Simply indispensable. sugar, which can be safely enjoyed, before, during and after Good For: Wellbeing and vitality. pregnancy. Preggers is a mix of traditional pregnancy herbs; ginger, Ingredients: Liquorice, echinacea, ginkgo, St Mary’s thistle, nettle, peppermint and raspberry leaf. Ginger is excellent for morning ginger, oats, withania, lemon grass, sweet orange peel, rooibos, sickness, raspberry leaf helps strengthen and tone the uterus and rosemary, spearmint, peppermint, rose petals and cornflowers. peppermint is refreshing as well as being helpful for nausea and Digestivo - tranquil tummy heartburn. Good For: morning sickness, heartburn, indigestion, Does your tummy have a mind of it’s own? Gurgling, bloating, flatulence.Ingredients: Ginger, peppermint, raspberry leaf, passing wind, embarrassing you in public? To calm that internal spearmint, rose petals. beast, Digestivo is the tea for you. A combination of traditional European herbs, Digestivo improves digestion, settles upset How to Prepare The rule of thumb is to use one teaspoon of Beaming with He alth tummies and is good for many stomach and bowel complaints. For dried herbs for each cup of tea. Add the dried herb to a teapot, best effect, sip a cup after meals, but Digestivo is delicious enough plunger or tea ball and add boiling water. Let the tea steep for at to drink any time of day. least three minutes to ensure all the active goodness is released. Good For: Indigestion, heartburn, farting, burping, the bloat, Add honey or lemon as desired. Most of the blends taste delicious constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, diarrhoea and colic. as iced tea. Ingredients: Chamomile, meadowsweet, peppermint, lemon balm, liquorice, ginger. About the herbs Our herbs are organic and Australian grown, whenever possible. Calm - amidst the chaos there is CALM For more information on the herbs used in Beaming With Health A cup of CALM will restore tranquility to the most stressful range go to our website www.beamingwithhealth.com.au/teas. day. CALM combines key soothing herbs from the Chinese and All Beaming With Health blends are free from caffeine and sugar. Ayurvedic herbal traditions. Zizyphus, known as a ‘heart warming’ herb in Traditional Chinese Medicine, calms the restless mind and Disclaimer allays anxious thoughts. Withania, a formidable tonic from the The information in this pamphlet should not be substituted for the advice obtained Ayurvedic school, strengthens the adrenal glands and promotes a from consultation with, and treatment by, your health practitioner. Nor is it restful state of mind. Sipping this rose-flavoured tea, along with a intended to directly or indirectly prescribe the use of various remedies without the consent of your health practitioner. If you few deep breaths, will help you regain your equilibrium. are under medical care for any condition, Good for: anxiety, stress, moodiness, irritability, sleeplessness, not seek the advice of your health practitioner coping. before drinking these herbal infusions, and Ingredients: zizyphus, withania, rooibos, rose petals, rosehips, do not make any adjustments to prescribed fennel, ginger, rosella. medication or treatment regime without [email protected] their prior approval. www.theteacentre.com.au