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http://chaiwallahsofindia.com/2015/02/railway-station-chai-wallah/ In this post, Ravindra Bhalerao writes about railway station chai wallahs of the 1970s and 80s. Although times have changed, with many passengers drinking chai provided by Indian Railways’ catering companies, station chai wallahs still occupy a special spot in travelers’ hearts. For years the  chai-wallah  on Ajni platform served out steaming hot cuppas to folks. With its darkened walls and lack of electric lighting his stall looked dismal; it did not look inviting. Whether he did brisk business or not, I am not prepared to say, for Ajni was only a transit station, 3 kilometers south of Nagpur, built to serve the army of railway folk who lived in the railway colony here. The crowds were to be seen at the platform only a few times each day, as when the Kolhapur Express halted, or when the Kazipet Passenger called to pick up its load of night travellers. My morning visits to Ajni were often timed to coincide

 https://jcda.ca/l3     Share on Melissa E. Ing , DMD ; Britta E. Magnuson , DMD ; David L. Frantz , DMD Abstract Background: This study determined the fluoride content of green tea from various parts of Asia, where green tea originates. Methods We brewed 2.5 g each of 4 types of green tea (from China, South Korea, Japan and Sri Lanka) using deionized water heated to boiling. Water was cooled to 71°C, then tea was steeped for 2 minutes. This process was repeated 20 times, thus providing 20 samples for each tea type. In addition, 20 control samples of deionized water were brewed to the same specifications. Samples were analyzed using a fluoride probe, and statistical power was calculated. Results: The tea samples from different countries varied in the amount of fluoride they contained. The Chines

 https://www.tastingtable.com/909038/the-best-green-tea-brands-ranked/   We have good news: Green tea tastes good and it's good for you. When you drink green tea every day, you may experience fewer stomach bugs, lower anxiety levels, and a reduced risk of heart attack. Green tea is packed with antioxidants, which can boost brain health, help you lose fat, and prevent disease (via Healthline). Plus, The New York Times reports that drinking green tea regularly can lower cholesterol levels and may even play a role in cancer prevention. Before starting in on a daily green tea regimen, however, we recommend talking to your doctor — especially if you have underlying health conditions. You should also be aware that green tea can interfere with certain types of medications (via Drugs.com). To create our green tea brand rankings, we focused on products that can be easily found at major retailers. And although green tea can be purchased in powdered, loose leaf, or bottled form, we only consi