Drinks & Cocktails

Serving excellent Chinese tea can bring great pleasure to both you and those who enjoy tea with you. There are two common methods of brewing and serving Chinese tea: gongfu style and gaiwan style....

Arizona Tea is a popular beverage that is widely available in cans, glass bottles and plastic gallon jugs. At 99 cents for a 23-oz. can, the product is an easy choice for a consumer looking for an...

Below is the recipe on how to make a great Texas Tea. Texas Tea, also known as a Long Island Iced Tea, is a wonderful tasting drink but be warned it is extremely potent. It’s the perfect drink...

Ginger is an excellent natural ingredient to help with digestion and fight off colds and viruses---the Chinese have made use of ginger's medicinal properties for centuries. Ginger tea is easy to...

How to make iced tea in a Mr Coffee Ice Tea Maker is simple, if you have the instructions. Using ice tea makers, brew tea with tea bags or loose tea by:

Darjeeling tea is named for the region of India where it is grown. Located in the northeast corner of the country, the Darjeeling region nestles in the shadow of the snow-capped Himalayas. Around...

Many cultures around the world drink tea and in the Philippines calamansi tea reigns supreme as it is refreshing yet simple to make. I truly like the flavor of calamansi tea and think you will as...

Native American medicine men used the datura seed for tribal and medicinal purposes. Pulled from their spiked pods, these seeds, along with the datura's roots, leaves, and flowers, can be brewed...

Flowers are cut and dried for numerous reason. It may be for a variety of crafts, some homemade potpourri or for use in tea. It can be refreshing stepping away from the store-brand tea bags for...

If you love Snapple, but not the cost make your on Snapple iced tea at home. Make 2 quarts of your choose lemon, diet lemon, orange, strawberry, or cranberry Snapple iced tea. So have your snapple...

Clove tea is a flavorful drink that has many uses. Over the course of history, cloves have been used to treat digestive disorders, coughs, toothaches, infertility, hypertension, hepatitis, thyroid...

Willow bark tea is commonly thought to be both a pain reliever and fever reducer. The salicylic acid in this bark is the same found in most other pain relievers, such as aspirin, and is often used...

This is going to be the first of a long series, "How to Survive Away from Home". Moving out of your home can be filled with excitement, but can also be very terrifying! This series is...

A cup of tea provides a pleasant break nearly any time of day. Take the time to brew it properly to get the most enjoyment. Whether you choose traditional black tea, green tea or herbal tea, there...

Feverfew tea has long been a folk medicine for not only bringing down a fever, but also to relieve the symptoms of a migraine headache. Feverfew is easy to grow in most regions of the United...

Tea, anyone? Home made teas has been a part mostly in Asian families, specially in provinces. Ginger tea is sometimes used as a substitute of coffee. Ginger tea is believed to aid against cough,...

Green tea is rich in antioxidants and studies have recently shown the health benefits of green tea such as how it may help prevent cancer and aid in the reduction of body weight by slowing the...

Brewing Chinese medicinal herbs and herbal teas is a science as well as an art. It is a meticulous process intended to preserve the strength, fragrance and, in some cases, medicinal benefits of...

Cinnamon is a spice that dates back to 2700 B.C. Native to Sri Lanka and India, it is the inner bark of a tropical evergreen tree. Historically, cinnamon has been used both to enhance the flavor...

Brewing the perfect cup of white tea is an art in itself. Studies have recently shown the health benefits of white tea such as how it contains high levels of antioxidants to help prevent cancer...

If you've lived in India, or spent even a short while there, you may well revisit lingering memories whenever you taste, smell, or even hear the words, "Chai Tea." From the rich to the...

Corn silk tea, or Yu Mi Xu, is an effective diuretic and will help relieve urinary tract irritation and inflammation caused by cystitis, urethritis and prostatitis. According to Chinese medicine...

Lemon balm is an herb that is used in numerous recipes and has a very sweet, lemony scent. While this herb can be used in many recipes, one of the easiest ways to enjoy lemon balm is to make...

Schizandra berries have been known to Chinese medicine for the past two millenia. The Chinese name for Schizandra is "Wu Wei Zi," which means "Five Flavored Herb" because it is said in traditional...

Because it has a bitter taste, feverfew tea is typically drunk only as a pain reliever for such ailments as menstrual cramps and migraine headaches. However, it is recommended that you drink no...

Chanca piedra tea is brewed using the leaves and stems of the plant bearing the same name. Chanca piedra is an annual herb that grows worldwide in tropical climates and tends to invade the area if...

A Hot Totti is an alcoholic drink that many claim to use to relieve various ailments. This drink is best SIPPED slowly while relaxing.

Cat's claw tea originated in South America, but has become popular in North America in recent years. People drink it not so much for its taste as for its supposed health benefits. Advocates...

Chai is a wonderful, oftentimes sweet drink that many in the U.S. drink cold from Starbucks. Some like their chai warm instead, but many people like to drink chai and are even willing to pay...

When we go to Starbucks or another coffee shop, we aren’t always buying their coffee. Sometimes we want some variety. The menu often features chai, often made cold. But what if you could make...

There is something delightfully comforting about a warm cup of tea. Whether you are feeling sick, warming by a fire or starting your day, a simple cup of tea can bring a dreamy smile to your face....

Iced tea is very refreshing on a hot day, but I find peppermint iced tea to be even more refreshing. It’s decaffeinated so it’s better for you than regular iced tea. However, the peppermint...

Moroccan Mint Tea is traditionally a drink of hospitality. And it should be! It is a sweet and strong tea served usually with sweets to guests and others alike. In the summer time this also makes...

Key limes are a fruit native to Florida and other warm, humid regions. The trees like hot, moist conditions and produce small, juicy green fruit and oval, grass green leaves. The fruit is used in...

Chamomile is a member of the daisy family, and their flowers look similar, with white petals and a yellow center. Teas made from chamomile have become known over the years for their various...

Tea towels have lost much of their importance from their origins as household linen in Victorian England. Their use has diminished with the decline of the tea time ritual but they've become...

If you love tea you know how your favorite beverage can stain china, porcelain and even plastic mugs. The tannins in teas produce a brown dye that coats the interior of the tea cup, leaving brown...

Russian Caravan is a famous blend of tea whose origins go back to the days when tea exporters took the arduous journey across Siberia to deliver China's goods to European markets. Distinctively...

During the colder months, there is nothing quite as festive and warm as a mug of steaming mulled red wine. Making this winter holiday drink is a snap, with just 3 ingredients and a few minutes of...

Tea lovers know there is nothing more satisfying on a cold day than the scent of a perfectly brewed cup of tea wafting up to your nose. For those who prefer herbal teas, packages of mint,...

Green tea has been consumed for thousands of years. There are 3 main types of tea - black, oolong and green. The varieties of green tea can differ greatly depending on the climate, growing...

With the sun setting on the days of summer, we say goodbye to many things. Goodbye to long days, goodbye to baseball, goodbye to the heat. But one thing we don't have to say goodbye to is that...

A Rusty Nail is a popular Scotch duo cocktail, generally enjoyed by people who like Scotch, but find it a bit harsh on its own. Mixed with Drambuie – a liqueur made from Scotch, heather honey, and...

Drinking herbal tea helps many people wind down after a long day. Many of the herbs used to make these teas have a calming effect and can help you sleep. Certain herbs in particular are used to...

Darjeeling tea is as easy to prepare as black, green or herbal tea. Darjeeling is considered to be one of the most precious and exotic flavors of tea, a principal factor for why it is generally...

The iron tea pot or tetsubin is a functional and beautiful pot addition to the tea drinker's utensils. Originally from Japan, the tetsubin makes lovely teaware. However, it is imperative to take...

Tea has been around for centuries in Europe, and if you run a search on google you'll find stories of how it was first used by buddist monks in 12th century B.C., or the Emperor Shen Nung in 2737...

I have always been in love with French Vanilla Coffee. My husband was helping to do the grocery shopping and saw a display of French Vanilla Tea. He figured I would love the tea flavoring and...

If you drink a lot of tea or just on occasion, you probably know that drinking tea can be a relaxing experience and also a great way to socialize. Below are instructions on how to make a better...

Tea gatherings are known as chakai (茶会?) or chaji (茶事?). Chakai generally refers to a relatively simple course of hospitality that includes the service of sweets, mild tea (薄茶, usucha), and...