AboutRachel Johnston Expertise I have a thorough knowledge of tea, tea history, tea types, growing, economical and other interesting information about tea. I also can provide information on herbals and practical daily use of all of the above in every day living. I cannot answer or advise on any illness or treatment of said illness, physical or mental. I am not a doctor nor do I play one on TV. :)
Experience I have worked as a tea professional in this industry for 5 years and with herbs and essential oils for 10. I owned and operated an online tea business called SBS Teas http://www.sbsteas.com for over 5 years (now under new ownership).
Publications The Essential Herbal Magazine -Regular contributor
The Croc
Education/Credentials Start a Tea Business Course
Hypnotherapy Institute of Seattle
Extended educational courses
I am now semi-retired but do work part time blogging about product reviews:
http://www.weirdstuffinmydesk.com
Question I heard that green tea is very good for you for numerous reasons, including health and weight loss. I would like to know what the best most recommended brand of Green Tea is. I have purchased some from an organic section of a supermarket, but there were still many to chose from. I also wanted to know about Lipton green tea, and if it shares the same benefits.
Answer Hi Rani,
Great question!
The best way to drink tea is in loose form purchased from a trusted vendor. Tea you find in the grocery stores is often of the absolute lowest of quality. The larger the company, the lower the grade of tea dust they sell. The teas are probably close to a year old, and are not stored in the most ideal circumstances. Shelf life for tea is about 1 year.
Purchasing whole fresh loose tea from a reputable online merchant (like SBS Teas)or a local nutritional shop or tea room should get you the freshest teas available at that time.
