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When others hear green tea they think of a warm cup of soothing tea but when skincare and beauty freaks hear green tea they instantly think of clear, breathable and healthy skin. Green tea has been an ingredient of paramount importance in the world of skincare for it can provide a plethora of benefits to the skin. “This wonder ingredient is an antioxidant that has an enormous number of therapeutic properties that improve overall skin health – i.e,  polyphenols  that are anti-inflammatory & antimicrobial,  catechins  like EGCG and ECG that fight off free radicals,  vitamins  like B-2 that maintain collagen levels and  vitamin E  that nourish & hydrate,” shares Sonali Devarkar, Formulator, Plum. “Green tea is the perfect ingredient for a tea-tox,” she adds. Packed with skin-benefiting nutrients, green tea is one ingredient that also suits all skin types and has something to offer for everyone, making a green tea cleansing mask Here’s What Ma...

 https://www.cntraveller.in/story/made-in-india-15-tea-brands-local-chai/ In India, tea is far from just a beverage. From street-side cutting chai to gourmet, infused brews, tea reaches people across the country. India is the second largest producer of tea in the world, right after China. And there are several homegrown brands that are working hard to innovate with regional flavours, while also focussing on sustainability and farmer involvement. Here are 15 tea brands that are made in India Organic India Organic India works with small family farmers to cultivate thousands of acres of sustainable organic farmland across India. Their signature tulsi teas carry an organic certification, are rich in antioxidants and come in a variety of flavours, including ginger, lemon, ashwagandha and jasmine. They also have caffeine-free options like Tulsi Ginger Turmeric and Tulsi Sweet Rose. Tea Trunk WATCH Condé Nast Traveller Readers' Travel Awards 2013 Founded in 2013 by tea somm...