We picked this video up from William Lengeman over at Tea Guy Speaks. An entry to the Calm-A-Sutra of Tea Scholarship contest, the video titled "The Rookie" features a rookie firefighter who gets a huge surprise during his first call.

According to TeaUSA, sponsor of the national scholarship competition, the Calm-A-Sutra of Tea is a national scholarship given for the most creative tea video as means to educate consumers about the delicious taste and the numerous health benefits of drinking tea from the Camellia sinensis plant.

To see the winners of 2009, visit www.teausa.org/calmasutra

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A new study found that Japanese women who regularly drink 5 or more cups daily appear about 20 percent less likely to develop stomach cancer. Their was no however perceived benefit for Japanese men. Read the full article by linking here.

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According to a new study from researchers at Oregon State University and the University of Connecticut, green tea may weaken bones.

The study conducted on mice found that green tea consumption may change the bone microarchitecture and reduce bone size. Read more

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According to a new study being reported in the UK Daily Mail, a new Green Tea Spray may protect against skin cancer.

Scientists at University Hospitals Case Medical Center in Ohio applied the spray to 10 volunteers before exposing them to UV light.  According to the article, researchers said that the "tea spray boosts the skin's in-built immune system and helps it fight off the sun's harmful effects".  

Spray made from White Tea is said to have the same benefits.

Read the full article by linking here: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1197976/The-tea-spray-prevent-skin-cancer.html

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