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action or later. Please see Debugging in WordPress for more information. (This message was added in version 6.7.0.) in /home/hayes405/public_html/wp-includes/functions.php on line 6114“Just like eating fruits, vegetables and other plant-based foods, regular tea consumption has been shown to have significant health benefits.” – Peter Goggi, President of the Tea Council of the USA.\u201d\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n The weather may be warm outside, but that doesn\u2019t mean Oklahoma City employees can\u2019t enjoy a delicious cup of hot or cold tea during their workday or on the weekend. With so many different types available, it can feel overwhelming when trying to choose one. Let\u2019s take a step back and start at the beginning.<\/p>\n Tea starts as a single plant, the Camellia sinensis. How the leaves are cared for, plucked and dried or oxidized will determine the end result. The five main types are black, white, green, oolong and puerh (or dark).<\/p>\n Black tea<\/strong> is the most commonly consumed type in the world. In the United States, over 80 percent of the tea consumed is black. The key is to make sure that the leaves are fully fermented or oxidized.<\/p>\n Green tea<\/strong> is known to have many health benefits including stress reduction and improved memory, attention and brain function. To make green tea, the leaves are heated after being plucked to prevent oxidation.<\/p>\n Oolong tea<\/strong> is made by only partially fermenting the leaves. Once the plucked leaves have withered, they are then fermented before beginning the drying process.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n White tea<\/strong> is one of the most unique types. It can only be produced by following strict harvesting and processing guidelines developed in the Fujian Province in China. A simple description of the process includes the following steps. The leaves are hand-picked, delicately handled, steamed and then dried.<\/p>\n Puerh or \u201cdark\u201d tea<\/strong> is also unique because it is aged for decades before it is consumed. By storing it for so many years after processing, the microbes on the leaves are able to ferment to create a distinct beverage.<\/p>\n To brew an excellent hot beverage, the Tea Council of the USA recommends following the Four Golden Rules<\/a>:<\/p>\n The following times are recommended steep times for creating the perfect cup: white for 1-3 minutes, green for 3 minutes and black, oolong and dark for 3-5 minutes. \u00a0To make smaller quantities of iced tea, pour the hot beverage over ice, and enjoy. (Be careful when pouring hot water into a glass glass. Hot water can cause the glass to crack.)<\/p>\n Whether Oklahoma City employees choose black, green or herbal tea<\/a> will depend on their taste preferences and the health benefits they are looking for. The best approach to meet a variety of needs is to offer a wide selection of different hot beverages as part of your break room\u2019s office coffee service<\/a>. And don\u2019t forget to offer cream, including a dairy-free option, and sugar for those who don\u2019t drink their tea or coffee black.<\/p>\n For more information about customizing your coffee service or other break room refreshment services, Hayes 405 Refreshments<\/a> can help. We offer comprehensive vending services including snack, cold beverage and fresh food vending machines, micro-markets<\/a> and pantry service. To schedule a product sampling, call us today at 405-495-8667.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" “Just like eating fruits, vegetables and other plant-based foods, regular tea consumption has been shown to have significant health benefits.” – Peter Goggi, President of the Tea Council of the USA.\u201d\u00a0 The weather may be warm outside, but that doesn\u2019t mean Oklahoma City employees can\u2019t…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":1750,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1749","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-office-coffee-service"],"yoast_head":"\n\n