Make a Delicious Cup of Tea at your Gainesville Apartment

After water, the second most popular drink worldwide is tea. More and more people are rediscovering its variety of flavors and health benefits. There are five different types of tea, all of which are made from the leaves and buds of the tea plant. The type is determined by how much the leaves’ enzymes have been allowed to break down. The two most popular types represent the two extremes; with green tea being dried immediately after picking while black tea is either completely or near-completely broken down before drying.

Whatever the type of tea, all teas contain many beneficial substances including:

• Antioxidants, including theaflavins, thearubigins and catechins,  that can make up 30% or more of a tea’s dry weight, and have many health benefits
• Caffeine, but a lower amount of caffeine than coffee, promoting alertness without causing the jitters
• Theanine, a chemical that has been shown in scientific studies to aid in reducing stress
• And hundreds of other substances with a variety of benefits

There are also many ways to brew tea in your Gainesville apartment. Tea bags are one of the most popular ways, since they are cheap and easily disposable. Many higher quality teas, however, are sold loose-leaf and need either a strainer or tea ball to properly brew. Be sure to look up the appropriate brewing practices for your preferred tea since the water temperature and steeping times vary widely.
Bellamay Grand has many luxury apartments for rent where you can brew and enjoy your favorite teas. For more information or to arrange a tour, call or e-mail our leasing office today.