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About Rachel Johnston
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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
   

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science fair12/11/2006Rachel Johnston
  Q: We have to do science fair for school. Our question is: What kind of pop takes the finish off of a ...
  A: Unfortunately I am only versed in the uses of tea. You may want to ask over in the main beverage ...
Wu-Long Tea12/10/2006Rachel Johnston
  Q: Are there any exercise routines needed when using this tea? if so can you list a few. Thanks
  A: As with any healthy diet, an exercise program is considered to be a positive thing. I can only ...
sweetened green tea11/8/2006Paul
  Q: Does drinking pre-sweetened (with sugar, not artificial sweetners) green tea negate the effects of ...
  A: For what purpose are you drinking green tea? The more processing that tea goes through, the less ...
Wu Long Tea11/3/2006Paul
  Q: I have tried tea from CoffeeBean Direct and Wu Long for Life. I must say, their tea was dark brown ...
  A: I can't say I've ever had tea that tasted like that! Dark brown doesn't mean the tea is bad ...
reg green tea11/1/2006Paul
  Q: com when candie replied to the earlier question regarding wu - long tea ( ...
  A: Green tea does help regulate the metabolic rate. HOWEVER, I've said it once and I'll say it again: ...
decaf green tea10/31/2006Paul
  Q: Does green tea have the same benefits regarding weight loss if you drink it decaffinated?
  A: Have you ever heard of Wu Long tea? It is shown to be 157% more effective when it comes to burning ...
Green tea10/23/2006Paul
  Q: I've heard that drinking 5+ cups a green tea a day either prevents or reduces heart disease. I'm not ...
  A: Drinking 5+ cups per day of any caffeinated tea does not sound healthy to me. I would suggest you ...
Green tea10/22/2006Paul
  Q: I drink alot of green tea - about 5 cups a day. I'll use a tea bag twice, instead of using one every ...
  A: That's great that you drink a lot of green tea! You can use the same bag twice, but you probably ...
re: Wu Long tea10/21/2006Paul
  Q: I don't need to loose a lot of weight and have tried shedding some pounds by drinking caffeine free ...
  A: It sounds as though you have a sensitivity to caffeine. Perhaps the coffee you usually make is very ...
can tea spoil10/18/2006Paul
  Q: I have tea purchased in China about 30 years ago. It is in a decorative metal container and doesn't ...
  A: I would avoid drinking that tea. Shelf-life is not usually longer than a year to a few years ...
regarding lemon tea and weight loss10/18/2006Paul
  Q: I have recently started drinking lemon tea with a belief that it will helo me in reducing weight..is ...
  A: The best tea I can suggest for weight loss is Wu Long tea. It is made from the same plant as green ...
Green Tea10/17/2006Paul
  Q: Can you tell me where to get the Wu Long tea. Thanks so much. VanessaHi Paul Does green tea actually ...
  A: The best site to order Wu Long tea is www.infusium-tea.com. Infusium Tea, Inc. has the best tea for ...
Green Tea10/16/2006Paul
  Q: Does green tea actually help you burn more calories? Also what are the benefits of green tea? ...
  A: Vanessa! Green tea does help burn calories, however, I would suggest drinking Wu Long tea for ...
Mixing Teas10/2/2006Paul
  Q: Can Wulong and Green Tea be combined for drinking without any problems? Thank you.
  A: Wulong Tea and Green Tea can be combined for drinking without any problems whatsoever! Just be ...
quality of Lipton tea9/20/2006Candie
  Q: All my life I have used only loose, Lipton tea. #1, it's getting harder to find on to store shelves ...
  A: In this day and age of the Internet I am surprised that anyone buys loose tea from the stores. The ...
green tea9/17/2006Candie
  Q: does drinking green tea increase energy levels and weight loss if so how much should I drink and ...
  A: Yes green tea really can increase your energy and speed up your metabolism. Any unsweetened green ...
Additions to oolong tea6/12/2006Candie
  Q: Will adding sweetner, sugar, lemon, mint to a cup of oolong tea make it less beneficial if being ...
  A: Adding sweetner or sugar will definetly impact your weight loss but the bigger issue is that Oolong ...
green tea health benefits5/29/2006Candie
  Q: Daily I drink a mixture of about one teaspoon of powdered green tea and orange juice. I get the ...
  A: Matcha or Green tea powder is a great way to get all of the health benefits from the tea. We sell ...
Packaging tea w/metal staple5/17/2006Candie
  Q: What effect does the metal staple have on the quality of taste when following the directions on the ...
  A: Staples are usually stainless steel so they don't have any impact on the flavor of the tea. The ...
Wu-Long Tea5/1/2006Candie
  Q: I was hoping someone could explain the health benefits and claims of wu-long tea which was shown on ...
  A: This is all just a mis-mash of information. Wu-long is another word for Oolong which is a ...
Tea3/15/2006Candie
  Q: My family and I enjoy tea. I know there are health benefits using tea as a beverage. I am taking a ...
  A: If you do a google search for health benefits of tea you will have more information that you can ...
green2/17/2006Candie
  Q: Candie I'm a beginner with green tea at have been buying it at the local market.I see there are ...
  A: I suggest starting with a basic Japanese tea like Sencha or Genmaich which is Sencha with popped ...
green2/15/2006Candie
  Q: Green tea is now well known for its many health benefits. My Question. what is the best way to buy ...
  A: First stick to loose tea and the best quality green teas come from Japan. The Japanese green teas ...
impact on health for taking excess tea12/17/2005Candie
  Q: I am a graduate of age 25 years. I like tea very much. Usually i take 3-5 cup of tea as well as 1 ...
  A: It sounds like you are drinking healthy amounts of tea. The only negetive affect you might get from ...
cloudy iced tea12/8/2005Candie
  Q: why does my "sweet tea" turn cloudy after i refridgerate it? Thanks, Dan
  A: Certain teas have higher levels of tannic acid in them and when those teas are chilled the tanic ...
chai tea in pregnancy11/26/2005Candie
  Q: I am wondering if you know the safety of chai tea during pregnancy. At the very least, you may be ...
  A: Though some doctors frown on the caffeine in tea, I know from my own experience that tea helps to ...
Green Tea preparation11/16/2005Candie
  Q: I recently returned from a trip to HangZhou where I purchased Longjing (Dragon Well) tea. We were ...
  A: The item about disposing of the first infusion after one minute is only for pu-erh teas (not green ...
1 Gallon a day11/14/2005Candie
  Q: I drink a lot of tea, about a gallon a day. I have been told that my beverage of choice was very ...
  A: There are a combination of bad things in the typical Sweet Tea. One is the concentration of sugar. ...
Hi Candie, What is the...11/10/2005Candie
  Q: What is the best brand of green tea available? Because of my busy schedule, I'm looking for ...
  A: If you can find Ito En's bottled teas in your area I would suggest them. They are far better than ...
Healthy tea11/9/2005Candie
  Q: What kind of tea generally is the healthiest? Is green tea really better than black or herbal?
  A: Green and Black tea share many health benifits but green tea has a slight advantage with cancer ...
Is it true that certain teas...9/24/2005Candie
  Q: Is it true that certain teas aid in improving skin appearance like texture and complexion? If so, ...
  A: Drinking tea can be good for your complexion but for the best results you need to use it topically ...
tea9/14/2005Candie
  Q: whats the effect tea on kids
  A: Tea is great for kids. It will strengthen their bones and teeth because it contains flouride. It can ...
tea9/12/2005Candie
  Q: Candie i would like to aske you whats the differant between the oregenal tea(red)and the green tea ...
  A: Red tea is confusing term these days because it used to be the chinese term for black tea and now it ...
which tea has the most health benifits8/14/2005Candie
  Q: I like all teas,which one do you think has the most benifits for the body?
  A: All True teas (Black, Green, Oolong and White) share many wonder healthful benifits to the body but ...
Tea6/19/2005Candie
  Q: How long does tea stay fresh? I have a bunch of tea from 2003 and I'm wondering if it would make me ...
  A: Tea doesn't go rancid or bad it simply goes stale and losses its flavor and aroma. Black teas stay ...
Tea pot6/9/2005Candie
  Q: I realize you specialize in teas and may not be able to help me with my tea pot, but you're the ...
  A: I suggest an appraisal site to find out about your teapot. I have used ...
Tea and lemon4/28/2005Candie
  Q: I read that the green tea and the black tea have the same benefits, excluding the benefits for ...
  A: You are right that only green tea has the cancer fighting benefits. Green tea is also the only tea ...
Tea bags4/2/2005Candie
  Q: Do unopened tea bags ever spoil? I have some tea bags that are about 4 years old in the orginial ...
  A: There are so many variables like the type of tea,the packaging, and the fact that the might have ...
Greet tea3/17/2005Ruth Ann
  Q: I love green tea. I was just wondering why it is recommended that green tea be steeped in water that ...
  A: Green tea gets bitter if it is steeped at too high a temperature or if it is steeped too long. ...
green tea2/21/2005Candie
  Q: side effects of green tea use. Moderate intake, 2 to 3 gups a day. Gastric, mood swings. Thank you
  A: I am not sure what your question is. Are you saying that you drink 2-3 cups a day and that it causes ...

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