Millions of people choose to drink tea on a regular basis as a healthy alternative to soda, coffee and other drinks. While many people will choose to drink black tea, which is most commonly considered to be unflavored or regular tea, others are choosing to spice things up with flavored iced tea. Whether you are [...]

There are a wide variety of tea flavors that tea connoisseurs can choose from. Some simply enjoy the refreshing zing of black iced tea with their meals or as a pick-me-up on a warm day. Others, however, enjoy the brisk pizzazz of various types of flavored iced teas. Mango iced tea from Shangri La is [...]

Many people love the refreshing taste of iced tea mixes on a regular basis. Fine tea connoisseurs may be aware that the most flavorful tea is brewed from fresh tea leaves. Fresh tea leaves can be purchased in a variety of flavors from Shangri La. Tea aficionados across the country rely on Shangri La for [...]

Tea has been a beverage of choice in cultures around the globe for centuries. Its origin as a beverage dates back to ancient Chinese civilization, and it has been consumed for medicinal and health purposes as well as simply for the pure enjoyment of drinking it. However, how tea is prepared and consumed varies considerably [...]

Black tea is one of the most commonly consumed types of tea. In fact, it is estimated by some sources that black tea or blended teas using black tea make up over 90 percent of the teas sold in the western region of the world. Many regularly choose to drink black iced tea with their [...]

Some people drink tea simply to quench their thirst. While they may enjoy the taste of tea, they don’t take time to stop and really relish the incredible, rich flavors of the teas they drink. Others, however, truly enjoy sampling different flavors of teas. Their discerning palate can differentiate between low-quality tea and the finest [...]

Many people love the fresh, sweet taste of raspberries in a variety of foods. Some may grab a handful of fresh raspberries for a healthy snack, but these small fruits may also be used in cereals, muffins, yogurt, desserts and other dishes. They are naturally rather high in sugar, so they add a touch of [...]

There is nothing quite as refreshing as sipping on a tall glass of freshly brewed peach iced tea on a warm day. Whether you are relaxing at home under the cool shade of a large tree or entertaining family and friends with a pitcher of tea, you no doubt take great pride in the quality [...]

The desire to lead a healthy, active life is a common one, and many people regularly take steps to improve their level of health and well-being. While few will argue that water is among the most healthy beverages that you can drink, the fact is that ice tea offers significant benefits to your level of [...]

There are many benefits associated with drinking unsweetened iced tea. This is a sugar-free drink that may offer a quick energy boost from caffeine, and it may be loaded with healthy compounds like flavonoids and antioxidants. Of course, many people simply love drinking iced tea because it is a refreshing alternative to water. There are [...]

Tea is among the most popular beverages in the world, and many people in countries around the globe regularly drink iced tea as well as hot tea with their meals or as a relaxing beverage between meals. While many people prefer to drink black tea, which is the most common type of consumed tea, others [...]

Drinking a glass of refreshing iced tea not only provides pleasure and quenches thirst, but this popular beverage also supplies valuable health benefits. Tea can be enjoyed for relaxation or as an energy booster to stimulate mental awareness. Certain blends of tea available from Shangri La contain high doses of antioxidants, and can be beneficial [...]

Terrior is defined in the French Wine Guide as ³a group of vineyards (or even vines) from the same region, belonging to a specific appellation, and sharing the same type of soil, weather conditions, grapes and wine-making savoir-faire, which contribute to give its specific personality to the wine.² This term also applies to teas. Much [...]

Article written by Dr. Maoshing Ni   Most of us know that tea is brimming with antioxidants and health benefits–or is it? A recent study found that bottled tea contains very low levels of antioxidants when compared with brewed tea. Bottled Tea: What’s Missing     It is no coincidence that tea is the second [...]

Written by Gloria Tsang, RD of HealthCastle.com Published in April 2008 Tea is the most commonly consumed beverage in the world after water. Among all varieties of tea – black, green, white, oolong, red, herbal – which one offers the most health benefits? Benefits of Tea Numerous studies have demonstrated the anti-cancer properties of antioxidant [...]

Preparing Iced Teas at home is really easy and iced teas can make any day seem like a weekend or summer vacation day. Here are a few easy methods that we suggest at Shangri La. Using Shangri La Iced Tea packets: – if you have our filter paper iced tea packets (Shangri La Retail Iced [...]