2. Introduction
• Today, tea is the most widely-consumed beverage in the world, second only to water.
• In 2014, Americans consumed over 80 billion servings of tea, or more than 3.60 billion gallons.
(Tea Association of the U.S.A.)
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Conclusions
Each American drinks on
average the equivalent of
230 cups of tea per year!
3. • Since ancient times, green tea has been considered by the traditional Chinese medicine as
a healthful beverage.
• Recent studies suggest that green tea has many health benefits.
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Stimulates circulation of the blood
Prevents tooth decay
Accelerates the metabolism
Purifies urine and aids diuresis
Prolongs life
Anti-age action
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4. Outline of the presentation
• What can we do in practice with Tea and Herbs?
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• Why can we have so many benefits from Tea?
• What other plants have the same action?
5. The mother of all teas: Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze
• It is an evergreen shrub or small tree
• It is native to East Asia, the Indian Subcontinent and
Southeast Asia, today cultivated across the world in tropical
and subtropical regions.
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7. Catechins and Flavonoids are Antioxidant molecules.
Antioxidant molecules of Tea
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Catechin
Epigallocatechin
Epicatechin
Epigallocatechingallate
8. “Oxidative stress” and the role of the Antioxidants
• Antioxidant molecules inhibit the oxidation of other
molecules.
• Free radicals can cause “oxidative stress”, a process
that can trigger cell damage.
variety of diseases: cancer, cardiovascular diseases,
diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease,
and eye diseases (cataracts and age-related
macular degeneration).
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9. Benefits of the Antioxidants
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• Decrease risk of heart disease
• Detoxification support
• Reduced cancer risk
• Slower aging
• Health glowing skin
• Longer life span
Why can we have so many benefits from Tea?
10. Antioxidant compounds make up 27% of the composition
of the green tea; this composition is reduced in black tea
to around 4%.
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11. Foods and herbs rich in antioxidant
• Most colorful the vegetable
and fruit are most are rich in
antioxidant.
Rich in flavonoids
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12. Examplesof Herbs rich in antioxidant
Milk Thistle, Sylibum
marianum (L.) Gaernt
Turmenic,
Curcuma longa L.
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Cumin, Cuminum
cyminum L.
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Examplesof Herbs rich in antioxidant
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Dandelion, Taraxacum
officinale Weber ex
F.H.Wigg.
Mint, Mentha x piperita L.
14. Prepare for infusion : pour 250 ml of boiling water on a 1
tablespoon of the herbal mixture prepared. Lead to
cooling and filtering. Assume one to three cups of this
herbal tea per day.
Detox herbal tea
Herbs for feeling healthier
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15. • Mix 3 tablespoons of plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon of ground green
tea leaves and a little turmeric powder (Curcuma longa L.).
• Apply it on your face and neck.
• Allow it to sit for 20 minutes before rinsing it off with warm water.
Use this face mask once or twice a week.
Anti-age Mask
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16. • Mix 5 tablespoons of coffee, 5 tablespoons of bitter
chocolate, 2 tablespoons coarse salt, concentrated
infusion of green tea, 1 or 2 tablespoon of olive oil or
sweet almond, two drops of essential oil of the bitter
orange (Citrus × aurantium var. amara L.)
• Mix all the ingredients to make a smooth paste easy to
spread on the affected area .
• Keep it 3O minutes once coated
• Rinse it with warm water.
Use this mud once a week.
Anti-cellulite mud
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17. Conclusions
• Eat varied and healthy
The best way to ensure a good intake of flavonoids is to consume plenty of fresh fruit and
vegetable on a daily basis.
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• Green Tea can improve health
Try to choose a higher quality brand of green tea, because some of the lower quality brands
can contain excessive levels of fluoride, trace of lead, minimum level of ECGC.
• Herbal teas and Dietary supplements, in the right amount, can improve health.
herbs contain active substances that can trigger side effects and interact with other herbs,
supplements, or medications. For these reasons, people should take herbs with care, under
the supervision of a practitioner knowledgeable in the field of botanical medicine.
18. Rosinka Wine and Tea House
Promote a healthy, happy and fulfilling lifestyle
• High quality teas from China, Taiwan and Shri Lanka;
• organic wines from small producers in mostly from France and Italy;
• freshly roasted coffee beans;
• healthy and delicious salads, panini, pastries.
Private party
Tea classes
Tea program
Club members
Special events
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19. Thank you for your attention!
Rosinka Wine & Tea House
2509 Rice Blvd.,
Houston,TX
832-509-9464
info@rosinkacompany.com
Alessandra Pinna
(713) 834-2030
ale.pin92@gmail.com
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