Celebrated tea expert, Mark ?Dr. Tea? Ukra, and Julie Jackson Ukra, will unveil a second Tea Garden and Herbal Emporium, when they open the doors to their newest hot spot located at 8612 Melrose (formerly known as Elixir) in the heart of West Hollywood.? The Tea Garden will offer its trademark premium teas, high end tonics; an expert staffed Chinese Herb bar, a tranquil bamboo garden, airy veranda, Empress Room and an exclusive VIP Sanctuary.
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?We have created a sanctuary for those looking to escape the many stresses of living in a busy city: poor health, negative energy and constant tension? states Julie Jackson Ukra. ?With the new Tea Garden, we give Los Angelinos and visitors to our city the refuge and insight they need to improve their overall body, mind and spirit.?
In addition to the new Melrose location, the Tea Garden and Herbal Emporium has also set up shop with premium teas and a Chinese herb bar in the patio of the Kabbalah Center in Los Angeles located at 1062 South Robertson in Los Angeles. Dr. Tea?s retail expansion comes on the heels of his highly anticipated book The Ultimate Tea Diet (Harper Collins) due in stores December 26, 2007.? The Ultimate Tea Diet is the first and only diet that combines a simple, balanced weight-loss meal plan with the added element of tea?s ?secret? ingredients that stimulate weight loss and contain more health benefits than almost any other plant known to man.?
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Mark ?Dr. Tea? Ukra?s family has been in the tea business for over 200 years. For nearly two decades, Dr. Tea has traveled the world to pursue his studies of tea and is considered to be a leading authority on the subject. Being a connoisseur of fine foods, wines, tobacco and most of all, teas, Ukra began to purchase rare teas at auctions and meet with fellow enthusiasts during his world travels. As his passion grew, he began looking to establish a place for teaching and learning about teas in Los Angeles. Ukra purchased the Tea Garden & Herbal Emporium nearly two years ago.
The Tea Garden & Herbal Emporium was founded in 1988 to provide the world with the finest quality of Asian herbs and it is dedicated to the teachings of guidance towards the integration of the Body, Mind and Soul. Recently, new owners, Julie Jackson Ukra and Mark ?Dr. Tea? Ukra, along with Executive Director Ann Patton, have greatly improved and expanded the Tea Garden?s line of products and services. Of critical note is the upgrade to the finest quality Superior Chinese Herbs and a Tea menu that has been recognized as the finest in the United States.
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Professionally trained and educated herbalists, who have graduated from some of the most renowned Chinese Medical colleges, staff the Tea Garden & Herbal Emporium. The experienced herbalists have been with the Tea Garden & Herbal Emporium for many years and are available for consultations, by phone or in person. Their goal is to help clients select the correct herbs to meet personal good health standards for well-being. Additionally, the staff includes experts who provide specialized services and classes on Meditation, Feng Shui, Numerology, Self Esteem, Psychiatry, Massage and Tai Chi/Personal Training.
Mark ?Dr. Tea? Ukra has provided LA?s The Place with a list of the beneficial and medicinal aspects of different types of tea including green tea, black tea, oolong tea, and white tea. The list is as follows: ?
Green Tea boosts the immune system, lowers blood sugar, helps prevent cavities and tooth decay, slows aging process, reduces risk of cancer,lowers cholesterol, aids in weight loss by burning calories, reduces high blood pressure, helps prevent arthritis, reduces risk of heart disease, reduces risk of stroke, and lowers risk of blood clots.
Black tea promotes blood flow to the brain, sharpens mental focus and concentration, serves as a soothing anti-inflammatory effects on digestive tract, strengthens tooth enamel, helps prevent tooth decay, lowers cholesterol levels, improves circulation, and relieves diarrhea.
Oolong tea lowers cholesterol, reduces heart disease, aids digestion, lowers risk of cancer, contains large amounts of anti-oxidants, beneficial for immune system. White tea is the highest tea in anti-oxidant value, retards growth of bacteria, naturally rejuvenates collagen in skin, firms the skin, and reduces risk of colon, stomach and prostate cancer.
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For nearly three decades, Dr. Tea has traveled the world to pursue his studies of tea and is considered to be a leading authority on the subject. He has devoted his time at the Tea Garden to continuing his on-going education and is dedicated to sharing his in-depth knowledge with others.
As proprietor of The Tea Garden & Herbal Emporium with his wife, Julie (who is also owner of Galerie Michael in Beverly Hills), Dr. Tea?s mission is to teach Americans how to ?put down that cup of coffee? by providing them with the knowledge they need to incorporate tea in to their daily lives with the finest quality Asian herbs, teas, tonics and tea rubs. The Tea Garden Melrose is located at 8612 Melrose Blvd. and The Tea Garden Beverly is located at 9001 West Beverly Blvd.
For further information contact????1-800-288-HERB ??or log onto www.teagarden.com.
