The true meaning of the word "tea" is an infusion that comes from steeping the leaves of the "Camellia sinensis" plant in hot water. The various types of tea come from different treatment of the…
Mentos were created in 1932 when Michael and Pierre Van Melle toyed with different ideas for candy. As of 2009, both candy and gum were being sold under the Mentos name, which is branded under…
Green tea is highly beneficial in healthy diets, but it is also a key component in a cake. It is possible to make a green tea layered cake with frosting, but this recipe is for a single layer cake…
Green tea has long been associated with good health. Japanese green tea specifically is a very powerful type of green tea that has numerous benefits to the body. Including one to three cups of…
Green tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant and has been drunk for thousands of years for its taste and therapeutic benefits. Different processes and blending create teas with different flavor…
A palate cleanser is a food or beverage that calms the taste buds and sweeps intense flavors from the mouth and tongue. Long meals often benefit from a palate cleanser between the savory courses and…
Teas have been popular around the world for centuries. Green tea, one of the most common, is often compared to Bitter Melon tea, a tea relatively new to fame but growing in popularity.
Green tea is made from a perennial evergreen shrub called camellia sinensis. This shrub is native to many parts of Asia and also produces oolong and black tea. For oolong and black tea, the leaves of…
Green tea is a healthy warm beverage for cold seasons. All types of green tea contain antioxidants, which aid a number of health problems. Unpolished rice green tea, sometimes called genmaicha, is a…
Matcha green tea is a powdered tea that is renowned for its antioxidant punch, mood-enhancing properties and chlorophyll content, which helps cleanse the body. This filling smoothie can be drunk as a…
Green tea enjoys a reputation for its myriad health benefits, including aiding weight loss, protecting the heart and possibly inhibiting the growth of cancer cells. Some people have traded their daily…
Green tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. It has been used for medicinal purposes in Asia for thousands of years. It comes from the same plant as black tea but is less processed and…
Goji berries, also known as wolfberry, have been grown and used to make tea in China and Tibet for over 1,000 years. Among the health benefits claimed for goji berries are promoting longevity,…
Lipton has been know for decades as a manufacturer of basic brewing teas. But now they have joined the many boutique tea producers and have created a 100 percent natural green tea product line. Many…
Any tea can be brewed in cold water just as successfully as in hot water. Although cold brewing green tea takes longer, the method has several advantages over traditional hot brewing.
When the weather starts to get warmer, for me that means only one thing--it's time to make iced tea! Sure, I like the standard formula of brewing black or green tea and pouring it over ice--but I also…
Contrary to popular belief, green tea leaves come from the same plant as black and oolong tea leaves. This plant is Camellia sinensis; and the difference between the three types of teas does not lie…
Green tea is not new in the world of beverages. According to TeaforHealth.com, green tea has been used as a medicinal drink in China for approximately 5,000 years. People drink green tea for many…
Worldwide tea consumption is second only to water. More than 127 million Americans drink the favored beverage on any given day, according to the Tea Association of the USA. Green tea is among the…
We've all heard that drinking green tea is good for us, but it's hard to discern what's true from what's just hype. It seems that some information must be exaggerated just to sell a product. And…
Iced green tea is a refreshing alternative to water or soda, and studies have shown it can boost your metabolism. Green tea is also loaded with antioxidants to help keep you healthy. But buying it one…
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition demonstrates a significant increase in metabolism from regular green tea consumption. Study participants experienced, on average, a 4…
You don't need a Christmas party for an excuse to make my sparkling green tea punch--you can celebrate with it all year 'round. And the best part--It's not only a fun beverage--it's a healthy…
Green tea has a high level of antioxidants, specifically epigallocatechin gallate, also known as EGCG. Green tea has significantly more antioxidants than other beverages, including teas. The…
One of my favorite things to do is create tea blends out of fruit, particularly tropical fruit. This blend combines tropical fruits like mango, papaya and pineapple along with delicate green tea…
Green tea is so good for you, but it can be pretty boring. I like to design tea blends to make green tea more interesting. This one combines ginger and mango to give the tea an interesting contrast.…
Technically green tea will never really go "bad." It never gets sour, grows mold or develops an odor. It does, however, lose a lot of flavor relatively quickly if you don't properly store it. Green…
Green tea is known for its healthful benefits, including the ability to provide antioxidants. You can enjoy green tea hot, or pour it over ice for a refreshing drink on a warm day. It takes less than…
Also known as Longjing tea, the original Dragonwell tea comes from Lion Peak Mountain in China. Be careful when you hand roast these tea leaves because they are delicate and expensive. Although it is…
Xi Hu Long Jing green tea is one of China's top 10 teas. The tea has a chestnut flavor and aroma. Follow these steps to brew a perfect cup of Xi Hu Long Jing green tea.
I've been drinking a lot of green tea lately, and frankly, drinking cup after cup of the stuff straight gets a little boring. Plus, I don't always want to add extra calories with extra honey or sugar.…
Japanese green tea is produced in many regions in Japan. Most is produced in Shizuoka prefecture, located about an hour south of Tokyo by the bullet train. These fields produce various forms of green…