Lipton Institute of Tea

Tea research facility

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The Lipton Institute of Tea was a dedicated tea research facility established by consumer goods company Unilever, which closed in 2013. The Institute conducts studies on the mental and physical health benefits of tea. As well as research conducted directly by the Institute, it also funded and coordinated research projects at academic and research institutions around the world.

## Background

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The Tea Greenhouse at the Lipton Institute of Tea, the world's most northerly tea plantation

The Lipton Institute of Tea was headquartered in Sharnbrook in Bedfordshire, UK. A formal tea research base had been established there by Unilever in 1967. The Institute also has research centres and regional representatives located in major tea-growing regions (such as India and Kericho, Kenya) and other key tea-drinking markets (including France, Japan, China, and the USA). The Institute claimed as its mission "to promote awareness and understanding of tea, from bush to cup".[1] The Institute also participated in and organised scientific conferences.[2][3]

Integral to the Institute’s research facilities was its operation of what it claimed was the world’s most northerly tea plantation at its UK headquarters. This facility grew representative samples of tea from around the world in a controlled environment.[4][5]

## Research

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The Institute invested in clinical trials to support health benefit claims and its scientific understanding of Camellia sinensis (tea). Many of the Institute’s findings have resulted in academic publications.[6]

Work focused on theanine and flavonoid antioxidants, both of which occur naturally in tea and are claimed to have health benefits.[7] The Institute also funded research on heart health and stroke[8] and, in April 2009, published the results of research conducted with the University of L'Aquila, Italy, about tea and cardiovascular health.[9]

## See also

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* L-Theanine

## References

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1. ^ "Black or Green, Tea Consumption Reduces Risk of Ischemic Stroke by 21 Per Cent". www.cnw.ca. Retrieved 2017-07-16.
2. ^ Zhen-Kuang 11 July 2008. "Tea – does it really benefit you?". Youth.sg. Archived from the original on 7 February 2009. Retrieved 7 July 2017.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
3. ^ "Scientific research confirms: Theanine, naturally found in tea, improves mental clarity". ArabianBusiness.com. 27 April 2008. Archived from the original on 6 May 2008. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
4. ^ "Middle East Business News, Gulf Financial & Industry Events & Information". ArabianBusiness.com. Retrieved 2017-07-16.
5. ^ "Institute of Tea-1,10". Liptoninstituteoftea.org. Archived from the original on 2012-07-23.
6. ^ "About the Lipton Institute of Tea" (PDF). Unilever.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 April 2015. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
7. ^ "Lipton Institute of Tea". 2012-07-23. Archived from the original on 2012-07-23. Retrieved 2017-07-16.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
8. ^ "NPI Center". www.npicenter.com.[dead link]
9. ^ "New Research Suggests Drinking As Little As One Cup Of Black Tea Per Day Can Help Protect Against Cardiovascular Disease". www.medicalnewstoday.com. 11 April 2009. Retrieved 15 July 2017.

## External links

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* Official website

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Tea (Camellia sinensis)

* History

Common
varieties|

| Black tea|

* Assam
* Bohea
* Ceylon
* Congou
* Darjeeling
* Dianhong
* Golden Monkey
* Jin Jun Mei
* Kangra
* Keemun
* Nilgiri
* Sikkim
* Tibeti
* Rize
* Yingdehong

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Oolong tea|

* Bai Jiguan
* Ban Tian Yao
* Baozhong
* Bu Zhi Chun
* Da Hong Pao
* Dong ding
* Dongfang meiren
* Fo Shou
* Gaoshan
* Huangjin Gui
* Huang Meigui
* Jin Xuan
* Qilan
* Rougui
* Ruan zhi
* Shui Jin Gui
* Shui Xian
* Tieluohan
* Tieguanyin

Green tea|

* Anji bai cha
* Aracha
* Baimao Hou
* Bancha
* Biluochun
* Chun Mee
* Dafang
* Genmaicha
* Lu'an Melon Seed
* Gunpowder
* Gyokuro
* Hōjicha
* Taiping houkui
* Huangshan Maofeng
* Hyson
* Kabusecha
* Kamairicha
* Konacha
* Kukicha
* Longjing
* Matcha
* Maojian
* Mecha
* Mengding Ganlu
* Sencha
* Shincha
* Tamaryokucha

White tea|

* Bai Mudan
* Baihao Yinzhen
* Shoumei

Yellow tea|

* Junshan Yinzhen
* Huoshan Huangya

Fermented tea|

* Pu-erh
* Doncha
* Lahpet
* Kombucha

Blended or
flavoured teas|

* Earl Grey (Lady Grey)
* Breakfast tea (English, Irish)
* English afternoon tea
* Jasmine tea
* Lapsang souchong
* Masala chai
* Maghrebi mint tea
* Prince of Wales
* Russian Caravan
* Strobilanthes tonkinensis

General|

* Australian
* Arabic
* British
* Ceylon
* Chinese
* Korean
* Nepali
* Taiwanese
* Turkish
* Vietnamese

Culture|

| Customs|

* Afternoon/High tea/Evening meal
* Tea party
* Tasseography
* East Asian tea ceremony
* Chinese
* Yum cha
* Japanese
* Korean
* Taiwanese
* Ryukyuan

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Areas|

* Tea garden
* Teahouse or tearoom
* Cha chaan teng
* Chashitsu
* Mizuya
* Sukiya-zukuri
* Roji

By country|

* American
* Argentine
* Azerbaijani
* Brazilian
* Chinese
* Dominican
* Hong Kong
* Indian
* Japanese
* Mexican
* Pakistani
* Russian
* Senegalese
* Taiwanese

History|

* China
* India
* Japan

Production and
distribution|

* Leaf grading
* Processing
* Decaffeination
* Tasting
* Cultivation
* Diseases
* Companies
* Consumption by country
* Auctions
* London
* Chittagong
* Guwahati

| By country|

* Bangladesh
* Kenya
* Rwanda
* Sri Lanka
* United States

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Preparation|

* Flowering teas
* Infusion
* Compressed tea
* Decoction
* ISO procedure
* Steeping
* Tea bag
* Tea lady

Health|

* Health effects
* Phenolic content
* Compounds
* Caffeine
* Theanine
* Flavan-3-ol
* Catechin
* Epigallocatechin gallate
* Theaflavin

Tea-based
drinks|

* Bubble tea
* Builder's tea
* Burmese milk tea
* Butter tea
* Chifir
* Doodh pati chai
* Hong Kong–style milk tea
* Iced tea
* Arnold Palmer
* Jagertee
* Kahwah
* Lei cha
* Milk tea
* Noon chai
* Seven-color tea
* Shahi haleeb
* Suutei tsai
* Sweet tea
* Teh tarik
* Thai tea
* Yuenyeung

See also|

* Teaware
* Chest
* Caddy
* Chawan
* Infuser
* Strainer
* Teacup
* Teapot
* Gaiwan
* Tea set
* Literature
* Tea classics
* Coffee
* List of Chinese teas
* Teas of related species
* Camellia japonica
* Camellia sasanqua
* Camellia taliensis
* Tea research
* Lipton Institute of Tea
* Tea Research and Extension Station

| Herbal tea|

* Cannabis tea
* Chamomile
* Dried lime
* Ginger
* Guayusa
* Koththamalli
* Kuding
* Mate
* Rooibos

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* Category

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Unilever

Subsidiaries|

| Current|

* Alberto-Culver
* Hindustan Unilever
* Maille
* Australasia
* Bangladesh
* Ghana
* Indonesia
* Philippines
* Pakistan

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Former|

* Elizabeth Arden, Inc.
* BiFi
* Calvin Klein (Fragrances only)
* Fabergé
* Gorton's of Gloucester
* Limuru Tea Plc
* Lipton Teas and Infusions
* Mac Fisheries
* Palm Line
* United Africa Company
* Upfield

Brands|

| Beverages|

* Boost (India)
* Bru (India)
* Buavita (Indonesia)
* Horlicks (outside of the UK)
* Sariwangi

|

Food|

* Amora
* Ben & Jerry's
* Bovril
* Colman's
* Conimex
* Continental
* Cup-a-Soup (except the UK)
* Grom
* Hellmann's/Best Foods
* Hertog
* Kibon
* Klik
* Knorr
* Lady's Choice
* Lizano
* Maille
* Marmite
* Monumite
* Pfanni
* Pot Noodle
* Pot Rice
* Rafhan
* Sir Kensington's
* Talenti
* Turun sinappi
* Unox

| Heartbrand
Ice cream|

* Calippo
* Cornetto
* Frigo
* GB Glace
* Glidat Strauss
* HB
* Kibon
* Kwality Wall's
* Langnese
* Magnum
* Nogger
* Olá
* Selecta
* Solero
* Streets
* Golden Gaytime
* Paddle Pop
* Viennetta
* Wall's
* HB Wall's
* Good Humor-Breyers
* Good Humor
* Breyers
* Klondike
* Choco Taco
* Popsicle
* Dickie Dee
* Sealtest Dairy

|

Home
products|

* Bio-Tex
* Breeze
* Cif
* Comfort
* Closan
* Domestos
* Finitex
* Lever 2000
* Neutral
* Omo
* Persil (Persil Power and Persil Service) (brand owned by Henkel)
* Probat
* Rinso (except the United States)
* Seventh Generation
* Sunlight
* Surf (except for North America)

Personal
care|

* Axe/Lynx
* Bed Head
* Brylcreem
* Camay
* Clear
* Close-Up
* Degree/Rexona/Sure/Shield
* Dermalogica
* Dove
* Campaign for Real Beauty
* Evolution
* Dollar Shave Club
* Hamam
* Helene Curtis
* Impulse
* Lakmé
* Lifebuoy
* Liril
* Lux
* Mentadent (except for North America)
* Noxzema
* Pears soap
* Pepsodent
* Pond's
* Q-Tips
* Radox
* Salon Selectives
* Signal
* Simple
* Suave (except for North America)
* Sunsilk
* Timotei
* TRESemmé
* Vaseline
* VO5 (except the United States)
* Zendium
* Zest (except the United States and Canada)

Predecessors|

* Lever Brothers
* Margarine Unie
* W. H. Burford & Sons

Places|

* Colworth House
* Lever Brothers Factory
* Lever House
* Lipton Institute of Tea
* Port Sunlight
* Unilever Gloucester
* Unilever House
* Unilever Leeds
* Unilever Research & Development Port Sunlight Laboratory

People|

* Antonius Johannes Jurgens
* William Lever, 1st Viscount Leverhulme
* Paul Polman
* Morris Tabaksblat
* Samuel van den Bergh
* Sidney J. van den Bergh
* Simon van den Bergh
* Eugenio Minvielle Lagos

* Category
* Commons

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