Since our afternoon champagne tea at The Conrad with Perrier-Jouët, it is, perhaps, unsurprising that we’ve had tranquili-tea and wellness on our minds here at Gafencu. Long a firm favourite in households all around the world for millennia – this somewhat innocuous-seeming beverage actually boasts countless health benefits. Take a gander below to see exactly what your morning cuppa actually holds.
The Benefits of Tea
Contains Stroke- and Heart Attack-Decreasing Antioxidants
The aromatic beverage is the essentially a miracle in a porcelain cup. Tea contains antioxidants that keep us young and protect us from harmful pollution. Another benefit to its herbal magic is its ability to reduce our risks of heart attacks and stokes. Studies have actually found that individuals who drank one to three cups of green chai a day were 35 percent less likely to experience a stoke.
Prevents Bone Loss
The magic doesn’t stop there, this medicinal beverage has also been proven to prevent bone loss. With more calcium than milk, it also contains healthy doses of iron, and vitamins A and K.
Boosts Your Immune System
We’re sure this is a surprise to no Hongkonger, but this marvellous drink is also a mega immune system booster. Containing anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties, tea has been the go-to cure for sore throats and runny noses for generations.
Keeps Your Teeth Shining
While the leafy beverage may contain less caffeine than its coffee counterpart, it more than makes up for this shortcoming by being much gentle on your teeth. Unlike a cup of Joe, it does not erode tooth enamel or leave behind unsightly stains.
It Keeps Us Social
Beyond its countless health benefits, tea-drinking also makes for a wonderfully soothing activity. For some, it may even evoke a tinge of nostalgia, with childhood memories of mothers and grandmothers teaching us how to set up the china, fold the napkins and prepare the perfect pot of tea coming to the fore.
With Christmas less than a month away, many of this city’s over-stressed denizens could surely benefit by setting aside time for a well-deserved tea party with friends and family. But first, we must find the perfect set for our parties. Below we have carefully curated a selection of our favourite tea-sets from such renowned brands as Wedgewood Prestige and Fornsetti that are sure to bring creativi-tea and sereni-tea to your leisurely gathering.
Text: Bailey Atkinson