Archive for February, 2008

The Benefits of Adding Green Tea to Your Diet

Monday, February 18th, 2008

You may have heard about supplementing your diet with green tea in order to lose weight. But in addition to losing weight, green tea users tout its other benefits such as lowering bad and increasing good cholesterol, lowering blood pressure and even fighting colon and bladder cancers. But other than carrying around a bunch of […]

What You Need to Know About The History of Chinese Tea

Monday, February 18th, 2008

The historical facts of Chinese Tea is more fascinating then most people know. Read on to learn more.
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How to Make a Real Cup of English Tea

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Since the rise of the humble teabag which was introduced to the UK by Tetley Tea in 1953, the art of making a real cup of English tea has been on the decline, with many ‘tea drinkers’ choosing to mash their tea in a mug. This article tells you how to brew a real cup […]

Enantioselective catalytic hydrogenation of methyl [small alpha]-acetamido cinnamate in [bmim][BF4]/CO2 media

Monday, February 18th, 2008

In this research, we have combined reaction in an ionic liquid phase with simultaneous separation of the product from the immobilized catalyst + ionic liquid phase, without loss of catalyst reactivity. The role of CO2 as potential reaction enhancer was also studied.
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History of Tea

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Tea comes from the plant “Camellia Sinensis.” Tea is made from one type of leaf or a blend of leaves. Black tea and green tea both come from the Camellia Sinensis. Red Tea is originally from South Africa is caffeine free and also has some antioxidant properties. Herbal tea comes from roots and berries and […]

Editorial Board news

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Walter Leitner and Sarah Ruthven announce news from the Green Chemistry Editorial Board.
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Tea Gardens Take Center Stage In The City Of Angels

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Cool pockets of calm are quietly making themselves heard throughout the bustling streets of Los Angeles. From the cinderblock towers of downtown to the iconic beach community of Venice and the refined elegance of Pasadena, tea gardens have become places of sanctuary and inspiration for many Los Angelenos. TEA GARDEN AND […]

Your Healthy and Tea

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Is tea good for you? The Chinese have believed for 5,000 years that tea can promote longer life. In the UK that 165 million cups of tea are drunk every day. Is this good for your health?
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A Longer Life May Be Brewing In Your Cup

Monday, February 18th, 2008

The health benefits of green tea are so obvious and so wide-ranging that it’s surprising it isn’t compulsory. The antioxidants that are responsible for most of the health benefits of green tea are called polyphenols and these are considered to be the most effective of all the antioxidants.
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Highly active and robust organic-inorganic hybrid catalyst for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates from carbon dioxide and epoxides

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Highly active and robust organic-inorganic hybrid catalyst for the synthesis of cyclic carbonates from carbon dioxide and epoxides has been developed.
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