Would Like to Start Drinking Tea, need tips on where to start.?

Question

I want to get into drinking tea, primarily for health benefits. My family and I dont even touch coffee. So I would like to try Tea.

What I am wondering is it best to start with actuall teas. Black, Green, Oolong, White. Or am I better off trying Herbal Teas?

I am extremely picky, but would like to get the benefits of drinking teas. Just looking for suggestions on where to start, or tips to maybe make it a little easier?

Answer 1

Chai tea is GREAT!!!   ENJOY,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,:--)

4 cups water

2 cups milk

sugar

6 teaspoons tea leaves

8 green peppercorns

6 cloves

6 green cardamom pods

1 teaspoon cardamom powder

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 teaspoon anise seed

Directions

Heat water in a pan.

Add sugar, peppercorns, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and aniseed and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and let boil for 5 minutes.

Add tea leaves and milk and bring to boil.

Simmer on stove top for 30 minutes.

Strain into cups.

Answer 2

I think you should try green tea. That's my favorite.

Any kind will do really. I usually drink organic iced green tea though. =]

Answer 3

Just test around to see what you like.

I personally hate fruity tasting tea so I stay away from those.

My favorite tea is black tea so I usually stick with Earl Grey or Chai.

When you find a tea you like you can experiment with it. Ex: honey, lemon, sugar, milk??

You can also turn any hot tea into iced tea by adding ice after steeping in hot water. This is great for the summer when it is too hot to drink a warm drink.

Here is my favorite tea: Chai with sugar and heavy cream, milk, or half & half. I ice it down so it is like an iced latte, but much healthier. In the winter I like it nice and hot though...Good luck!

Answer 4

Green tea and white tea are the healthiest, they have the highest concentration of anti oxidants.

Answer 5

White is the best for you as far a nutrients.

Black and Oolong are the worst.

Green is good for you too

Answer 6

There is this tea that is called Zsenso and it comes in three different flavors:

Orange Pekoe and Black (Full bodied)

Assam Tea (sweet and smooth)

Green Tea (antioxidant filled)

There is also a Caffeine Free Relaxation varitey

They can be found at http://rekindleyourhealth.mychoices.biz

I prefer the green tea myself.

Answer 7

You should try Chamomile Tea. I drink it like everyday.

It's very healthy for you and there are many different flavors that chamomile comes in.