{"id":45999,"date":"2014-10-10T07:00:06","date_gmt":"2014-10-10T11:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/admin-fsmag.paceinteractive.com\/?p=45999"},"modified":"2017-11-06T12:24:23","modified_gmt":"2017-11-06T17:24:23","slug":"sipping-tea-around-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/taste\/sipping-tea-around-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Ways to Drink Tea Around the World"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Since it was first cultivated 5,000 years ago in China, tea has become one of the most popular beverages in the world\u2014one with a rich history that spans continents and cultures. Today tea is revered for its pleasing taste and endless varieties, as well as its rejuvenating effects and health benefits.<\/p>\n

Whether you prefer green, black, white or oolong\u2014all types of tea that stem from the same plant,\u00a0Camellia sinensis<\/em>\u2014tea is an excellent source of both disease-fighting flavonoids and antioxidants that help detoxify damaging free radicals in your body. Strong evidence links regular consumption of tea (two or more cups per day) with a reduced risk of heart disease, lower cholesterol and possibly even prevention of cancer, not to mention its soothing properties.<\/p>\n

Not only can sitting down with a cup of tea be relaxing\u2014and good for you\u2014it is also a valued social tradition observed in cultures all over the world. In many places, the ritual of the tea service is as important as the beverage itself. Here are some memorable ways to savour tea at Four Seasons hotels and resorts around the world.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Longjing<\/em> tea, which grows in the rich soils of Hangzhou in China\u2019s Zhejiang Province, is used in multiple skin-nourishing treatments at the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake. <\/p>\n

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Not only a delicious refreshment, mint tea is also an institution of Moroccan culture, still used today to welcome guests or help pass a leisurely afternoon. <\/p>\n

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Floral notes of blooming Jasmine and earthy tones of Japanese sencha<\/em> are only two of the flavourful blends featured on the global tea menu at Caf\u00e9 Prato at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai. <\/p>\n

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Steeping single-origin whole-leaf teas in an innovative, single-use tea infuser, TeaVert is revolutionising the modern tea experience while preserving traditional practices. <\/p>\n

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During an afternoon picnic at Four Seasons Hotel London at Park Lane, admire the surrounding landscape from the uniquely designed split-level terrace as you polish off a variety of classic tea treats. <\/p>\n

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Request the Cocktail Afternoon Tea service at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore and enjoy a spread of pastries and sandwiches as you sip on a non-alcoholic cocktail infused with Darjeeling tea. <\/p>\n

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