Thompsons Punjana Tea Bags 80 per pack

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Belfast-born Ross is in awe of his father and uncle's courage in taking out that famous ad on the night of the launch of Ulster Television, and for their ability to have their business up and running again only eight weeks after an IRA bomb destroyed their original premises in Ann Street at the height of the Troubles, in 1975. The father-of-two is in huge demand by the Women's Institute and various clubs for his tea talks. (He opts for one of his "endless" cups of Punjana, with semi-skimmed milk, when I visit his spacious office in the factory; I have Thompson's Green Tea with Lemon - they use the rind for enhanced flavour.) Plus, it’s relatively inexpensive and widely available. You can find it in tea shops, your local grocery store, or online. Make sure to choose a high-quality brand, as these usually boast a greater concentration of beneficial compounds ( 18). It's one of the most recognisable jingles in television history, straight from the cheery 1960s advertising style depicted in the American series inspired by the industry Mad Men. Prebiotics are compounds found in various foods that support the growth and maintenance of healthy bacteria in your gut ( 10).

The Thompson family founded their company in 1896, at a time when tea was delivered in chests to grocers’ shops using public transport. Research suggests that Assam tea’s rich supply of plant compounds may promote health in a number of ways. Boasts many antioxidants We can detect the slightest difference between gardens and the sunlight they receive. You can't eat or drink anything strong before tasting and you can't be a smoker. Even David's desperately strong aftershave would put me off." Ross and David's grandfather, former banker Robert Thompson, established the business in 1896, after falling in love with tea, and distributed to grocers on every street corner, who sold on quarts in brown paper bags. Excessive aluminum intake can contribute to bone loss and neurological damage, especially for people with kidney disease ( 16).

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For optimal health, Assam tea should be consumed without any added ingredients. If you prefer to add a bit of milk or sugar, just be careful not to spoon in too much sweetener. Summary And their fussiness has paid off. In this year alone, the family-owned business amassed a record-breaking total of 23 star awards in the Great Taste Awards 2016, with Punjana, Northern Ireland's best-selling tea, and Thompson's Irish Breakfast tea-bags achieving top honours with the maximum three stars.

The exact amount of caffeine in 1 cup (240 ml) of Assam tea varies depending on how long it’s steeped but is typically around 60–112 mg. For comparison, 1 cup (240 ml) of brewed coffee provides about 100–150 mg ( 14). Although Assam tea makes for a healthy beverage for most people, it may not be appropriate for everyone. Caffeine content Some research indicates that tannins bind with iron in your food, potentially rendering it unavailable for digestion. This reaction affects your absorption of plant-based iron sources much more than it does animal sources ( 15).It was the introduction of the second generation of the Thompson family to the tea industry that brought with it the birth of the Punjana brand in the early 1950s. The name Punjana, was dreamed up by second generation James Thompson and his wife, Lillias, the inspiration coming from an inscription of the word " Punjab" etched on the famous Gillespie statue in Comber. [1] Trivia [ edit ]

Tea frequently contains heavy metals, such as aluminum, although the amount present in any given tea is highly variable. If you’re pregnant, it’s suggested to limit caffeine consumption to no more than 200 mg per day ( 14). You have to develop a palate. David and I usually agree but we're not afraid to disagree - which makes the process more interesting. It keeps us competitive, to find the best. We're a wee bit fussy, I'm afraid.

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Because of its naturally high caffeine content, Assam tea is frequently marketed as a breakfast tea. Many Irish and English breakfast teas use Assam or a blend that includes it. After fresh Assam tea leaves are harvested and withered, they undergo an oxidation process — also referred to as fermentation — that exposes them to oxygen in a controlled-temperature environment for a designated period of time ( 3).