Green Tea revolution

Hello readers, my apologies for the lack of updates. The law course is especially demanding at this time of the month but I am still spa-ing and making a mental note to myself on the many treatments I have tried at this ever-stressing month of April. Its such an irony, in a work heavy month of April, where normally involves rather frequent visits to the spa – yet I have not found the free time to blog about the spa experience.

 

Japanese art of brewing

 

 

Green Tea: you either hate it or LOVE it! Fortunately I am of the opinion of the latter, my life have turned green-tea-nised if there is such a word for that. Do you see, green tea products appearing in supermarkets and the only beauty store in Brunei, Guardian? I just love how its smells and how very zen and organic to support this green tea revolution! It starts with my addiction and favourite drink right now:

Heaven and Earth Green Tea – all I can say genius!

I am hooked to the drink, WHO KNOWS what chemicals to they put inside the green drink to make you all addicted, I don’t CARE!

I consume an average of 2 cans of this daily! Its better than those high sugary, high cal soft drinks.

 

 

 

Apparently Gywneth and Victoria swears by green tea – it is scientifically proven that consuming 4 cups of green tea daily will boost your fat metabolism and help you lose weight faster! And the antioxidant properties of green tea gives your skin a healthy glow. 

Gywneth Paltrow promoting Estee Lauder's green tea products

The article below was taken from wikipedia:

Green tea has been traced as far back as over 4000 years ago in China. The medicinal properties of green tea have been given serious scientific studies and debates. And studies showed that if you drink four cups of green tea a day, it can reduce the risk of developing stomach and lung cancer as well as heart diseases.

Green tea has high anti oxidant activities as it contains ECGC, a cancer fighting flavonoid. What makes green tea uniques is that it’s proven to fight cancer at all stages, from chemical carcinogens, to inhibit the spread of tumors.

Numerous studies revealed that green tea contains chemical components are 100 times more powerful an anti oxidant than vitamin C, and 25 times more powerful than Vitamin E.

It’s also reported that green tea can even help prevent tooth decay. And green tea also possess the ability to destroy and kill bacteria and prevent food poisoning.Green tea antioxidants have been shown to have cholesterol lowering effects.

Green tea also causes carbohydrates to be released slowly and thus preventing sharp increases in blood-insulin levels, this activity promote burning of fat, and this is the reason why many people are comsuming green tea for the sole purpose of losing weight.

Many scientists believe that the efficacies of green teas can help us restore our health, improve our immune capability and protect us against cancer.

Green tea is also very effective in helping you lose weight, and many green tea user have managed to lose weight within  short period of time, usually within 4 – 6 weeks of consuming.

If you’re not such a big fan of the drink, green tea can also be appreciated in other ways. The ones which I have personally used and try are incredibly organic.

Endorsed by yours truly

Its of great importance for us to be environmentally aware, plus its now a cool thing to be environmentally friendly. Green tea is healthy and the smell is just divine!

Beauty and spa products: Green Tea in Brunei

Citra lasting pur’ity Green Tea Body scrub – $2.85 in Hua Ho department stores

Verdict: I’m so happy to find a really cheap scrub for everyday use! And with the green tea infused with antioxidants and detox moisturising properties – just after application, it makes my skin smooth and glowing! The best part its just $2.85! Bargain!

 

Guardian green tea facial wipes – $1.95 in Guardian stores nationwide

Verdict: What can I say, I’m a big green tea fan and absolutely love the fragrance! Although it only does what it says, my face is cleanse and the detox properties of green tea can work wonders to your skin.

Elizabeth Arden Green Tea scent spray – available in selected Hua Ho department stores

 

Verdict: Although this perfume have been on the shelves for a while now but with the green resurgence, it has regain its popularity. Smells very green tea and perfect for a zen woman.

 

 

 

Citra Beauty moisturising lotion extrak teh hijau – available in Hua Ho department stores

Citra moisturising lotion

 

 

 

Verdict: It goes with the spa range, the body scrub. What can I say, I love the smell. And such a bargain!

 

 

Ambi Pur Total Fresh Green Tea fragrance

Verdict: Spread the green tea fragrance to your home, closet, car, drawer anywhere! I have one put in my car – creating the whole relaxing spa atmosphere while driving.

 

 

Green Tea Iced Frappuchino

 

 

 

I can’t live without: Starbucks Green Tea iced frappuchino RM 15 for a Venti size

 

 

Verdict: Had the first taste of it back during my vacation in Kuala Lumpur, it was just heaven! Went back to try a version of it in Coffee Zone – which was horrible and so do not understand the whole green tea concept. Few days ago, I was over the moon to find Starbucks during my trip in Miri, Malaysia. 

 

 

 

So people, stay green and be aware of your carbon footprint – and try going environmental and be GREEN. Its so in – I heart green tea! Join the revolution today!

Hello sunshine :)

2 pm Taurean Cafe, The Arch Gadong

I’m beginning to start enjoying quality “me” time blogging at the singles corner of Taurean Cafe at the Arch. Its becoming the spot where my writing flair is switched on, I can’t seem to blog when I’m at home – I get too distracted easily with the telly on or most probably end up sleeping after a long day. I have to say after such a terrible weather – heavy rains, driving at very slippery roads and floods happening in parts of the country, the sun is finally here. Funny – driving and not having to turn on your screen wipes and the sun shining on you – its such a wonderful feeling.

The passionfruit tea I’ve ordered here – aren’t really the best teas that I’ve tried but nonetheless soothes my sore throat. Anyway, I’m planning on to Thailand at the end of this month with a blogger friend of mine, Maurina and we’re suppose to head to the Northern part as well, Chiang Mai and continue our journey to Cambodia if my budget permits. It should probably be a zen and amazing trip – I’m already planning on going to the main temples in Bangkok such as the Wat Arun and Wat Pho – take plenty of pictures and have plenty of foot massages.

Wat Arun, River Mekong

The foot massages are very cheap in Bangkok and the traditional Thai massage too. Definitely looking forward to that. Costing only 100-200 baht for one hour of foot massage/traditional Thai massage is so cheap! Just thinking about it right now, is just so exciting. Can’t wait to get everything confirmed – so I can start planning on which spas to go to. I’ve actually checked out an Award-winning spa in Bangkok, the Banyan Tree Bangkok spa.

Yoga at the Banyan Tree Bangkok

The spa treatments and massages are relatively pricey for Brunei’s standards but I’m thinking of indulging anyway – just to try out one of top spas in the world. People from Europe and North America came all the way to Bangkok, so they could try the Banyan Tree Spa.

Bliss

The Banyan Tree Spa signature treatments include the Rainmist experience and offers spa facilities beautifully designed to exude Asian rejuvenation.

For more details, http://www.banyantee.com