On Mon, 7 Jul 2008 11:42:14 -0700 (PDT), Dennis Pang
> wrote:

>Tea (to borrow a catchphrase) does a body good. While some marketers
>tend to place undue emphasis on just how much good tea can do us,
>there's compelling evidence nonetheless to show that it can benefit
>our health on a number of fronts. Here are some of the potential
>benefits we've examined thus far at the Twinings Tea Blog.
>
> 1. Heart Health
>
> Have a healthy heart. It's a goal all of us should pursue and if
>a number of studies on the matter are any indication, tea might help.
>http://www.twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/...-Healthy-Heart
>
> 2. Weight Loss
>
> There are several studies that indicate that tea may play a role
>in weight loss.
>http://www.twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/...in-Weight-Loss
>
> 3. Diabetes
>
> Research has indicated that green, black and oolong tea may all
>help protect against diabetes.
>http://www.twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/...hting-Diabetes
>
> 4. Alzheimer's
> Evidence this far shows promise for tea and tea extracts in the
>battle against Alzheimer's.
>http://www.twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/...nst-Alzheimers
>
> 5. Lung Cancer
>
> The health problems posed by tobacco smoking are surely no
>secret to anyone these days. What probably isn't so well known is that
>tea may help guard against lung cancer.
>http://www.twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/...nd-Lung-Cancer
>
> 6. Cholesterol
>
> There are no shortage of claims for the many potential health
>benefits drinking tea can provide, including the possibility that it
>may lower your cholesterol level.
>http://www.twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/...er-Cholesterol
>
> 7. Osteoporosis
>
> For tea drinkers, there may be benefits related to osteoporosis,
>according to a number of research studies.
>http://www.twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/...t-Osteoporosis
>
> 8. Parkinson's Disease
>
> For Parkinson's sufferers, the possibility that tea may help
>fight the disease can only come as welcome news.
>http://www.twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/...insons-Disease
>
> 9. Prostate Cancer
>
> It's probably fair to conclude that drinking a couple cups of
>tea a day is not a bad way to help guard against prostate cancer.
>http://www.twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/...rostate-Cancer
>
> 10. Stress
>
> Tea might possess qualities that help reduce stress and aid in
>relaxation.
>http://www.twinings.ca/?q=blog/2008/...ote-Relaxation

Another benefit might be providing a "social institution," where even
national characteristics are involved. Some countries have tea
houses, as others have coffee houses. In Europe, some countries are
associated with a tea type, like English, Irish, and Scottish. British
have conventions involving "high tea", tea break, what constitutes a
silver tea service, the mug of tea available to workers and victims
during an emergency, etc.. bookburn