Autumnal: A seasonal term applied to teas grown during the period, possessing varying degrees of flavor.

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Energy

Another benefit of green tea in addition to enjoyment is the energy factor. Green tea has caffeine like coffee. Green tea contains less caffeine, but it is still a great way to get over the late afternoon hump. The benefit of green tea is actually this small dose of caffeine since it is just enough to give you a boost but doesn’t cause the jittery, anxious feeling typically associated with other caffeinated beverages. So consider pouring a hot cup of water and dipping in a bag of green tea the next time you go to the coffee machine in your office.

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GLACIER-WATER TEA
(ROCKY MOUNTAIN FALLS TEA)
This tea is made with the waters from melting snow or glaciers, rushing or dripping down the rock faces of the Rocky Mountains, en route to small streams and mighty rivers. If you are from a region of Canada or a part of the world where you cannot hang a pot out with your hand and fill it up with ice-cold mountain water, you’ll have to purchase a bottle of it from a specialty store.

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