JUST ICE IT!!!



In typical Toronto fashion...we jumped head on into summer. But no complaints...right?? I know we're savouring every second of sunshine.

Now you may or not may not have heard that contrary to our instinct, it's actually a hot beverage that will cool you down in this hot weather. It's true - I swear. By bringing your inner temperature up to your outer temperature, your body actually manages to cool itself. I could tell you all about your body needing to maintain it's core temperature and the effect that temperature has on the hypothalamus - but just look at the Bedouin's in the dessert. These desert living nomads live in the hottest place in the world - the Sahara can reach up to 58 C - and their beverage of choice...you guessed it...hot tea.

For those of you that don't buy it - JUST ICE IT!!! Your tea ofcourse. It's so simple and your options are endless. Here is the simple recipe:

ICED TEA

Simply double the amount of tea you would normally use for a pot or a cup - steep your tea, sweeten to taste and pour over ice. The melted ice will dillute the strong infusion you just brewed - and you're set. ENJOY!

If you want an even simpler method, we've done all the measuring for you and packed our favourite flavours in teabags - pick up one of our Iced T's!

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TEA SPECIALIST CERTIFICATE

Interested in learning about tea in more depth? Well...we've set the dates for 2010 - August 9th - 10th. Designed to offer students a thorough understanding of tea, where it comes from, how it is processed, its history and social impact as well as the health benefits. This course will be offered over a two day period. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at info@theteaemporium.com or click here.

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If you're interested in learning more about tea - join us in TEA SCHOOL - every other Saturday at our Eglinton location. Our schedule for April - July 2010 is now posted.