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3rd Annual Victoria Tea Festival - February 14th & 15th, 2009!

2nd Annual Victoria Tea Festival

held February 17, 2008

was a huge success!

$18,500 was raised for Camosun College

Child Care Services!

Thank you to all our sponsors, event supporters, exhibitors, lecturers, musicians, businesses who donated to the silent auction, volunteers, and festival participants, from near and far, for your support.

Watch for the launch of the 3rd Annual festival to be held February 14 & 15, 2009!

TASTE. DISCOVER. SHOP. EXPERIENCE.

TEA INFO & LINKS

Tea Tasting Tips

Note how the flavours may differ depending upon origin, soil type, style of tea, processing techniques, and preparation time.
Try focusing first on the basic differences between black, oolong, green, white and herbal teas.
Try tasting similar teas, from different companies, prepared slightly different or served at different temperatures.
Inquire about temperature, how the tea is served, storage of the tea, and its health benefits.

Have fun, share your thoughts with other tasters, and enjoy the experience! In short, have a tearrific time!

General Health Benefits of Tea

There are a number of antioxidant properties in tea including an abundance of natural, plant-derived, antioxidant compounds called polyphenols. Within the broad antioxidant polyphenol class are catechins. Catechins are often referred to as the "tea flavonoids". Catechins exert significant antioxidant power and are being researched specifically for their impact on the reduction of heart disease. Additionally, various teas have been linked to health benefits such as:

Preventing Cancer and Heart Disease
Naturally Combating Anxiety and Stress
Supporting the Immune System
Weight Management
Bone and Dental Health
Preventing Dehydration
Effective skincare
Cholesterol reduction

The Nutritional Value of Tea

In addition to valuable antioxidant properties and enhancing overall fluid intake, tea contains many vitamins, minerals, essential oils, and amino acids including:

Vitamins: C, K, B12, B6 and E
Minerals: potassium and calcium
Amino Acid: theanine