Depending on the occasion, your high tea or low tea menu can be as sparse as having “cream tea” or as elaborate as having multiple tea types, finger sandwiches, scones, and other treats. Check out these tips on how to plan your perfect tea party menu so you can find the perfect tea party food ideas and drink combinations for your upcoming afternoon tea.
Sometimes, too much focus on what foods to prepare for an afternoon tea can lead to overlooking the importance of what tea to serve. Selecting the perfect tea or teas is just as important as the foods you prepare. Here are popular afternoon teas that are well suited to pairing with the afternoon tea fare.
Bold teas like Black Tea go well with rich or strongly flavored foods while delicate teas are perfect for subtle foods. Consider having at least one decaf or caffeine-free tisane option in case there are guests who are sensitive to caffeine.
Bold and Subtle Teas:
Depending on the type of tea you’re serving on your tea party menu, make sure your guests have the right condiment options and add-ons to pour into their cup. While it’s generally optional to have milk, sugar, cream, and lemon, it’s an important and thoughtful gesture to have milk and condiments within your guests’ reach.
A traditional tea party involves three components or distinct courses: (1) savones or tea sandwiches, (2) scones, and (3) pastries.
Savones are also known as tea sandwiches or finger sandwiches. They’re often served at full tea, a heavier style of afternoon tea menu. These bite-sized sandwiches play an important role in your tea party menu. Keep in mind that flavor defines how exquisite the tea party experience would be. The intensity of the sandwich flavors should be on a par with the flavors of the tea you’re serving and with everything else that’s on the tea party menu.
Tea sandwiches are crustless and are uniformly and evenly cut. Classic afternoon tea savones include egg salad, smoked salmon, and cucumber sandwiches. They’re considered the essential sandwiches in your afternoon tea menu. Beyond the traditional finger sandwiches, fancy sandwiches you can integrate in the menu are prosciutto rose, spicy avocado, duck rillette with pickled onion, and turkey. If you’re into combo sandwiches, bacon-lettuce-tomato and tomato-mozzarella-basil would be perfect.
Tea party menus have scones as one of the staple foods paired with the appropriate scone spreads or toppings like jams, creams, clotted creams, or lemon curds. Scones can be plain like buttermilk scones and sweet cinnamon scones. They can also be sweet like raspberry, strawberry, and cranberry scones with rich lemon glaze. They can be savory like cheddar mustard scone and potato scones sprinkled with pumpkin pie spices and nuts, as well. Scones pair well with tea.
Beside the oh-so-yummy sweet scones, other sweets are often served with light or full tea. Pastries include cupcakes, sponge cakes, madeleine cakes and cookies, trifles, vanilla cream- and chocolate-flavored cakes. Make sure not to overlap the types of sweets served in your afternoon tea party menu. Include a variety of flavors like cream, chocolate or vanilla, and seasonal fruits or preserves.
Aside from the three distinct courses mentioned above, some tea party menu ideas incorporate other savories. A wonderful addition to brighten up your tea party menu can include soups, quiches, light crackers, seasoned nuts, and edible flowers or herbs. Make sure to choose carefully the right hors d'oeuvre that can help enhance the flavors in your tea party menu, particularly if you’re throwing a Downton Abbey-inspired themed tea party.
Aside from tea, there are other beverages to include in your afternoon or high tea party menu. A few bottles of champagne and some mocktails and cocktails are a great addition to your tea party. Don’t forget to add brewed coffee in the list. Also, should there be kids tagging along with your adult guests, prep some iced teas, chocolate drinks, fresh fruit juices, or punch to keep the little ones happy the entire afternoon tea as you chat away with friends and family.
There are a lot of menu ideas for tea party food and beverages. The tea party menu guide above serves as a food and beverage inspiration in preparing and organizing your afternoon tea. Everything doesn’t have to be in a parfait state. Just relax and take it easy. What’s important is to make the experience an awesome and memorable one. Enjoy every step of the process as the success of your tea party doesn’t depend on making everything seamless but on how you put your heart into it and savor the process.
You can always add more and uncover the perfect tea and food pairing that would satisfy you and your guests. You can also condense your menu to keep it in moderation. Either way, the key to a unique and wonderful afternoon tea is planning well and accepting revisions and alternatives along the way, as needed.
References:
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A perfect example of man’s fascination in exploring Japanese tea is matcha.
Not long ago, this tea was considered uncommon but remained an expert’s choice. It was the only tea where you consumed the leaves and required the use of milling stones to specially-ground 30 grams (approximately an ounce) of leaves to produce fine matcha powder. Matcha was also very expensive and when served during Japanese tea ceremony rituals, it required a whisk, a scoop, and other tools needed for the ceremony. It was indeed a hidden treasure.
Nowadays, Japanese teas like shincha and kabusecha still remain hidden. You don’t see them abundantly on supermarket shelves. You have to seek out most of them. In 2019, Japan’s substantial tea production was considered the 9th largest in the world in terms of global sales from tea exports by country. Among the top exporters, Japan still remains one of the fastest-growing tea exporters since 2015.
The best varieties of Japanese teas are fastidious when it comes to brewing. There’s a narrow line between having just the right tea and having a less than pleasant one. Chinese and Indian teas are steeped for several minutes. But for Japanese teas like fukamushi sencha, they need an exact 45 seconds of steeping. Any longer and it starts becoming bitter, while asamushi sencha needs a whole minute of steeping before it’s going to taste unpleasant.
Check out this list of different types of Japanese green tea and see how intricate they’re obtained.
This classic Japanese green tea is derived from leaves that grow under sunlight and harvested 88 days after the start of spring. It is made from the first harvest of the tea plant, thus sencha is made from young and tender buds. A fine sencha has a freshness in taste and a savory umami flavor. Every region cultivating and processing this type of tea adds their own flavors and production strength. The Uji region in Japan is noted for its range of excellent to spectacular Uji sencha tea.
Known as the “jade dew”, gyokuro is one of the highest quality teas in the world and has a meticulous brewing process. The distinguishing rich aroma and expansive flavor come from being coddled by covers that shield it from sunlight as it nears its harvest time. The shaded gyokuro green tea undergoes a thorough process of hand selection of buds and a skill- and labor-intensive artisan processing at every stage, from cultivation to maturing.
Genmaicha tea is also called “Japanese popcorn tea” because it’s genmaicha green tea with roasted brown rice. Gemaicha has a mild and sweet nutty flavor due to the sugar and starch in the rice. In olden times, brown rice was added as a filler to tea by the lower class Japanese since not everyone can afford the real thing. This poor man’s tea remains popular as a stomach-friendly and an easy-to-drink beverage. There are also high quality genmaichas blended with matcha powder.
This aromatic tea is made from the “waste products of tea production” – the stems, stalks, and twigs of the Camellia Sinensis plant. Twig kukicha tea is usually processed just like how the green tea leaves are processed, including the steaming step to finish them. There are a number of kukicha tea varieties in the market today. Kukicha teas are also lauded for their health benefits. Normally, they produce a light cup of mild nutty undertones to a light green tea flavor, with a slightly creamy sweet flavor.
This toasty, caramel-like flavored tea replaces the typical vegetative undertones of Japanese green teas. Hojicha is roasted in a porcelain pot over charcoal with an appeal similar to green teas but without the grassy taste that some people find unappealing. Hojicha tea is gaining popularity outside Japan and could build a strong niche among tea lovers.
This is the only sencha that is shade grown. A week or two before harvesting, the plants are covered to block off sunlight from reaching the plants. As a result, the sencha is mellower. It has merits of fine sencha as well, but it is sweeter, more vegetal, and less grassy. Because it’s shaded less than gyokuro, this excellent tea is less pricey but comparable to gyokuro’s fine quality. Kabusecha tea is the midpoint between sencha and gyokuro, meaning it has gyokuro’s sweetness and sencha’s refreshing taste.
This “new tea” is very expensive and is not readily available in the supermarket shelves. The process of obtaining shincha involves picking the first sencha leaves of the season. These new leaves are higher in amino acids, giving sencha a fresh, sweet taste. They are also lower in caffeine content and catechin compounds, the chemicals that add astringency to tea. Shincha tea also has a smooth umami character in its flavor.
This is a lower grade sencha also known as “common tea”. It is usually harvested in summer and autumn. The discarded parts of the plant when making sencha are the ones used in making bancha. This consists of large, coarse leaves and stems. If you’re looking for brisk teas you can drink through the day, try bancha tea. This green tea is inexpensive and is considered an equivalent to the mass produced ones in the market. Bancha has a less aromatic aroma but has a robust flavor that goes well with food.
Japanese tea growing has made its mark throughout history. It is known for its precision, innovation, efficiency, waste reduction, and creation of multitudes of flavors from a narrow range of cultivars, the cultivated tea plant varieties.
According to a publication in 2010, Japan’s tea fields house 77% of the Yabukita clonal bush. This clonal propagation began in the 1950s. These clonal tea bushes are grown from hybrid clones and not from seeds. A great percentage of the harvest, around 80%, goes to making sencha. In turn, sencha provides the foundation for a number of Japan’s other premium teas.
The combinations of seedlings and other hybrid cultivars bred from Yabukita tailor the bushes to regional climate, soil, and harvesting methods. This adds subtleness to the flavor and aroma to the tea. With this method of cultivation and propagation, it offers an abundance of choices when it comes to finding the types of teas that offer something special to your liking.
Unlike black teas and oolong teas, the major characteristic of green teas is that they are not oxidized. Oxidation in teas involves the interaction of oxygen with the molecular compounds of tea leaves. With green tea leaves, they are not completely exposed to air, thus blocking the oxygen from interacting with the leaves. As a result, the tea leaves release amino acids and build catechins that give green teas their light flavor and various health benefits. Black teas, on the other hand, undergo full oxidation that builds the tannins. Tannins provide the body and astringency of black teas and oolong teas.
The main difference between Japanese and Chinese green teas is that Japanese tea growers steam the harvested crop to arrest oxidation, typically around 20 to 40 seconds. The Chinese method involves pan-frying the harvested tea leaves.
The Japanese steam methods produce very small leaves that are flattened, kneaded, ruffled, rolled, and straightened to form bright green needle-shaped leaves. By doing this stimulating process, the release of flavors when brewing tea is fast and smooth. It also brings out the umami flavor: the brothy, savory vegetal taste that remains in the mouth and on the tongue when you drink green tea. Umami is now considered as the fifth taste group, along with sweet, sour, salty, and bitter.
When it comes to the comparison of Chinese pan-fried teas and Japanese steam-dried teas, there is a great extent of comparison in terms of flavors, styles, aromas, textures, and aftertaste. It is nearly impossible to come into a convincing generalization.
For the sake of contrast, here’s one example. Japanese green teas have smooth, clean, and clear taste. Chinese green teas are multidimensional and you need to bring attention and judgment to find their intricacies. An estimated 600 green tea cultivars produce green tea in China but only one dominates in Japan.
This proposes that there’s a narrow unidimensionality among Japanese teas: Yabukita (one variety), steaming (one processing method), sencha (one type), and needle (one leaf). Coming from a single base green tea, which is sencha, Japanese green tea is distinguished by subtleties by means of the following: (1) seasonal timings of harvest across microclimates, (2) the number of seconds of “kill-fixing” oxidation, and (3) refining the base crop output to create the premium categories.
Even high-end Japanese teas only have two differing paths during cultivation and propagation: the sun-grown and the shade-grown. Examples of two major shade teas are matcha and gyokuro, but these green teas are still derived from sencha. The tea bushes are covered for weeks or days before harvesting. This process shades the leaves from the sun’s radiation. This brings out the chlorophyll and a chock full of L-theanine is packed in the leaves. L-theanine, a wonder compound, is known to have a positive impact on the mood and brain function, creating a relaxing and calming feeling.
Throughout Japan, tea is widely grown with four large prefectures dominating the market and twenty areas of note within them. Here are the four green tea grower regions in Japan.
Shizuoka: This region produces 40% of Japan’s green tea, mostly Shizuoka sencha. It is very advanced in terms of research, mechanization, and production methods. It comprises stronger tea flavors with its hilly terrain and brisk coastal climate. This region is equally reputed for tea quality and range.
Kagoshima: Located in the far south on the island of Kyushu, Kagoshima is the 2nd largest producer of tea, with the broadest varieties. The teas from this region are some of the best options for consumers. They’re of good quality and are reasonably priced. The innovation used is also accelerating. The teas here are richer and fuller in flavor compared to most of the other regions. The climate is warm and humid most times of the year. Because it enables 5 harvests, this region increasingly produces some of the most interesting local teas you’ll find.
Uji: This region is located in the Kyoto Prefecture, the historical center of Japan’s tea growing. This region only produces 3% of Japan’s green tea. Among the green teas harvested here are the sencha, gyokuro, and matcha. It has the highest reputation when it comes to the matcha variety but also has superb sencha and wonderful Uji gyokuro variety.
Fukuoka: Remember the type of green tea that is considered one of the highest qualities in the world? This region produces half of Japan’s gyokuro. This green tea is expensive due to the fact that it needs a lot of work, skill, and labor to produce the “jade dew.” The dento hon gyokuro, a competition grade tea in the Yame area of Fukuoka, is said to cost $50 an ounce or $4 a cup. Gotta pay through the nose for a cup of gyokuro. This type of tea is not widely exported abroad.
Now you have everything you need to know about the different types of Japanese green tea. When buying one, whether you’re into matcha green tea or bancha green tea, purchase from a reliable tea supplier or producer that believes in ethical tea farming and has solid knowledge about the cultivation, propagation, processing, and preparation of different types of Japanese green tea.
References:
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]]>According to a psychologist, Dr. Annie Tanasugarn, as the quarantine progresses, there is a greater chance of people feeling bored, lonely, anxious, or irritable. This may lead to depression, PTSD, and other trauma-related mental health disorders if there’s no intervention done.
To support you during this unusual time, we’ve compiled a tea guide to help you find the perfect tea for different types of moods and make you feel better. This way you can stay strong and take care of your mind, body, and spirit – with the help of tea, of course! Read on to know what tea variety can help and support your sense of well-being. Choose the one you need and reap the benefits of drinking this humble, ultra healing beverage every morning.
Instead of looking into energy drinks full of sugar, give Black Tea, Yerba Mate, or Oolong Tea a try. The caffeine content in these teas helps enhance energy levels. Ditch your morning cup of coffee with these herbal teas that offer natural energy boost without the jittery feeling you may experience with your cup of joe.
Black Tea: This tea is associated with energy and alertness and has 40-60 mg caffeine content per cup, similar to that of coffee but without the unpleasant jitters. The calming effect of black tea is due to the presence of an amino acid called L-theanine. It gives your body an ideal energy boost by enhancing blood flow without overstimulating your heart.
Oolong Tea: This brew contains 50-75 mg of caffeine per cup and does not cause jitters too. Thanks to the L-theanine, sipping a cup will energize your body but will not cause cortical neuron excitement and stress.
Yerba Mate: Although this drink is not derived from the Camellia sinensis plant, it contains 45 mg of caffeine per cup, powerful enough to alleviate mental and physical fatigue. This herbal tea is said to have the health benefits of tea, the strength of coffee, and the joy of chocolate.
Tip: Incorporate honey as a healthy way to balance the bitter taste.
The current pandemic situation can trigger worry and fear of the unknown, which can result in heightened stress and anxiety. To lower your stress level and minimize the symptoms of anxiety, try sipping a hot cup of tea. Choose from any of the following below. Other ways to reduce anxiety include regular exercise, meditation, proper sleep, healthy diet, deep breathing, aromatherapy, and elimination of alcohol and caffeine.
Lemongrass Tea: It is rich in vitamin C and has calming properties that help in reducing anxiety. Sipping a cup of this wonder tea helps ease your busy mind and promotes relaxation by reducing elevated heart rate and boosting red blood cell count.
Rooibos Tea: This cuppa is obtained from a South African shrub. It is rich in antioxidants that boost your mood and memory. Although there’s low concentration of caffeine found in Rooibos Tea compared to other teas derived from Camellia sinensis, it contains high levels of calcium and magnesium. These minerals are responsible for helping the body react well to stress and subduing nervous tension.
Lemon Balm Tea: This herbal tea, acquired from perennial plants, contains compounds called terpenes. These compounds are responsible for reducing cortisol levels and for minimizing inflammation. Drinking this decoction de-stresses your body and creates a beneficial triple effect solution for stress, sleep, and nerves.
Tip: To attain best flavor, it is recommended to steep tea for at least five minutes.
We all have our fair share of bad days, feeling as if we've woken up on the wrong side of the bed. Still, you can avoid settling for that less-than-happy mood by drinking teas that have mood-boosting properties. The teas below help lighten the mood and can give you a caffeine kick to power you through that foggy midday slump.
Turmeric Tea: Curcumin, a phytochemical substance found in Turmeric Tea, promotes emotional wellness. It has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that have been known to reduce oxidative stress and inflammation, which in turn help relieve indications of depression. It creates a double dose of warm and fuzzy feelings as it increases the brain’s serotonin and dopamine levels. These two neurotransmitters are responsible for regulating mood.
Saffron Tea: Like Turmeric Tea, this sunshine spice tea is also beneficial for mood swings. Studies reveal that antioxidants such as crocetin, crocin, kaempferol, and safranal found in Saffron aid in balancing the neurotransmitters in the brain to give off a “good feeling” signal and brighten your mood.
Indian Masala Chai: The spices used in the Masala Chai such as clove, ginger, cardamom, etc. increase serotonin levels and help promote positivity. The hearty blend of spices and herbs found in Chai Tea is enough to awaken your senses and jumpstart your day. A typical chai blend contains 25-50 mg of caffeine per cup.
Tip: Ginger adds a zesty flavor to tea and has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Working from home is the new normal nowadays. Generally, it seemed fun at first but after a few weeks of doing so, the enthusiasm has worn off but the need to get on with this setup and establish a routine is inevitable. To give you the edge that you need to refocus and enhance cognitive function and mental performance while working from home, try these brain-boosting teas on a daily basis. Take on the day with a clear mind and cool head.
Green Tea: Among the many beneficial attributes it possesses, this renowned tea is noted to increase focus. It contains L-theanine, responsible for long-term brain boost that helps you to think straight. It contains 35-75 mg of caffeine per cup. The polyphenols found in green tea, such as catechins, help enhance brain cognitive function, particularly your working memory.
White Tea: L-theanine, an amino acid, is also found in White Tea. It helps boost brain-enhancing functions. L-theanine is also responsible for elevating levels of serotonin, dopamine, and GABA. A chemical balance of these neurotransmitters helps your brain regulate mood, concentration, emotion, alertness, cognitive skills, and many more.
Tart Cherry Tea: Just like Lavender Tea, this superfruit-derived tea works by slowing down and regulating your blood flow. It helps you feel relaxed and combat restlessness. The nutritive properties found in Tart Cherry Tea contribute to feelings of well-being and happiness, thus overcoming the feelings of anxiety, negativity, and panic. It eases your mind and body and allows you to focus.
Tip: Add ginger to add zing to your cup and boost brain function.
With everything that’s going on daily, some people have difficulty falling and staying asleep. Anxiety, stress, depression, and a range of medical problems can cause sleeplessness. It is not healthy to resort to sleeping pills and alcohol to lull yourself to sleep. These depressants contain chemical compounds that have detrimental side effects to your body. Opt for herbal teas for sleep as healthy alternatives to help you wind down or avert symptoms that limit your restorative sleep. The teas below have a natural sedative effect that will make your body relax and eyelids heavy.
Lavender Tea: Fall asleep with ease by drinking this caffeine-free tea. Even the scent alone can calm your nerves and give you a restful night of slumber due to its soporific property. The tea helps calm the brain by prompting chemical reactions in the nervous system. As Lavender Tea reduces the stress hormone, cortisol, it increases the dopamine production resulting in a maximized restorative deep sleep phase.
Chamomile Tea: This caffeine-free herbal tea helps you count sheep in no time. It contains apigenin, an antioxidant responsible for the sedative effect. It helps in calming your mood and settling your thoughts. It also increases the flow of blood to the brain and counteracts the effect of stress caused by cortisol, the stress hormone. As a result, you can relax and fall into a blissful sleep.
Valerian Tea: This slightly bitter tea harnessed from Valerian Root has anxiolytic and mild sedative properties that make it a potent sleep aid. It combats the feeling of panic and anxiety so you can drift off to a deep, restful sleep. The antioxidants, hesperidin and linarin, found in Valerian Tea help improve sleep quality and quantity, thanks to their sedative and sleep-enhancing properties.
Tip: To effectively induce sleep, drink a cup 30 minutes before bedtime.
Our digestive system needs a lot of attention these days that may be associated with mood changes. Need overall stomach comfort? Tea has you covered. Let a cup of delicious warm tea aid with indigestion, bloating, flatulence, nausea, cramps, irritable bowel syndrome, and other digestive discomfort. Teas that do not contain caffeine are also impeccable post-meal beverages to help settle your stomach.
Ginger Tea: This hot beverage is made by steeping ginger in hot water. It assists in breaking down food in the stomach by stimulating the production of saliva. Did you know that digestion begins in your mouth before even reaching the stomach? Saliva contains enzymes that break down complex carbohydrates as well as simple sugars, thus helping your stomach settle. This tisane is also believed to prevent nausea and impede motion sickness.
Lemon Tea: A cup of Lemon Tea is often partnered with ginger to bring instant relief to nausea, heartburn, and indigestion. If you have an upset stomach, Lemon Ginger Tea is your go-to beverage to ease uneasiness and pain. Lemon Tea alone contains citric acid that aids in healthy digestion of food. This refreshing tea also cleanses the liver and flushes out waste and toxins from the body, thanks to its antioxidant properties. You can add honey to create a perfect tonic for your stomach.
Peppermint Tea: This tea blend is made of mint leaves and hot water. It promotes healthy bowel movement by stimulating bile production. Bile is responsible for processing and digesting fats as well as removing toxins. Peppermint Tea is also a tummy soother, thanks to its carminative properties that prevent bloating, discomfort, and cramping of the stomach. As a plus, this infusion also aids in subduing nausea, irritable bowel syndrome, and flatulence.
Tip: For optimum results, drink tea before eating heavy meals.
The great thing about teas is that they come in different varieties: traditional Black Tea, Matcha Green Tea, Oolong Tea, Peppermint Tea, Green Tea, Lavender Tea, Chamomile Tea, and other herbal teas – the list goes on. But with so many teas to choose from, it can be overwhelming when making your selection. The tea guide above will help you find your perfect cup of tea that fits the types of mood you’re experiencing daily, during and even after quarantine.
Keep in mind that what works for other people may not work for you. Find the right cup of tea or tea blend that improves your mood and performance. In case of pre-existing medical disorders or illnesses, always talk with a medical specialist or other healthcare providers before adding a warm and soothing cup of tea to your routine.
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]]>Tea has become a staple in most households around the world. It is consumed on a regular basis, making tea as the second most popular drink in the world. It definitely has found its way from our tables and into our hearts. Still, there’s more to tea than just being a drink. Aside from its amazing taste, tea has a variety of detoxifying health benefits. It also helps you stay focused and relaxed.
Tea drinking is an age-old tradition that involves diverse techniques of preparation, presentation, and consumption in different countries. Let’s take a look at 6 of the most popular tea cultures and traditions globally.
As early as 2732 BC, the Chinese people have already considered tea as a way of life. With the diverse climate of the country, Chinese tea varieties have emerged throughout the years. These varieties include jasmine tea, green tea, white tea, yellow tea, black tea, dark tea, oolong tea, and pu-erh tea.
Cha-Dao, the art of making tea, is closely associated with the Chinese philosophy of pursuing balance and harmony. Serving tea is ritualized by Gong Fu, a traditional tea ceremony that continues to thrive even today. This formal ceremony involves a detailed process of serving tea that requires time and effort to master the art.
According to a survey by Statista, an average of 4 to 5 cups of tea was consumed daily in the United Kingdom in 2019. Undoubtedly, tea is a major part of the British people’s day-to-day life. It was introduced to England in the 17th century, but it was only in 1840 that the iconic afternoon tea tradition became a key part of Great Britain’s identity.
Classic afternoon tea was intended to fill in the long lunch-dinner gap when dinner was served as late as 8 p.m. Black tea is the most popular tea in England. The English created their own style of tea by integrating milk and sugar. A dainty afternoon tea is ideally served around 4 p.m. alongside sweet treats like scones, cakes, and sandwiches.
India is one of the largest producers and consumers of tea in the world. Although this is the case, the country’s tea culture is not as intricate as the other cultural ceremonies mentioned in this article. India is the land of chai tea, the country’s national drink. Chai is a blend of black tea leaves, milk, sugar, and spices such as ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, fennel, cloves, cardamom, and pepper.
Although regional recipes differ, this spicy tea is a fundamental element in the day-to-day lives of Indians. The tea is literally served everywhere – offered to house guests, sipped on-the-go, and sold on the streets. Vendors called chai wallahs are often found, day and night, in nearly every street corner with stalls selling chai tea in clay cups.
Introduced in Japan during the 12th century by Zen Buddhists and Chinese monks, drinking tea was only for the emperor’s court and high officials. It wasn’t until the 16th century that tea became a normal part of the Japanese culture. Drinking tea is considered a part of the food culture and a high art in Japan. It highlights the beauty in simplicity and appreciation of the moment.
Practicing this art involves learning the traditional Chanoyu tea ceremony. It uses matcha, derived from ground green tea leaves to brew an exquisite, frothy tea. The tea ceremony is a highly detailed ritual from preparation, to presentation, and until consumption. The tea blend goes well with sweets to counter the bitter matcha flavor.
Tea was introduced in Arab countries like Morocco through the same trading routes that introduced tea to Russia. Moroccan mint tea, the heart of the culture, is also known as Touareg tea or Maghrebi mint tea. It consists of a customary blend of mint, green tea leaves, and an ample serving of sugar.
Touareg tea is traditionally served as an act of hospitality in welcoming guests. It is ideally poured into colorful frosted glasses in three servings. Each glass serving has a unique flavor and has a specific meaning – gentle as life, strong as love, and bitter as death, respectively. This refreshing beverage is usually accompanied by an assortment of fruit pastries and spiced nuts.
In 1880, the completion of the Siberian Railroad made tea trade easier. This paved way for tea to become widely available to Russia’s working class. The Russian caravan tea tradition began when food and drinks needed to be stretched to serve as many as possible. It involved a 2-step brewing process wherein a strong tea-based concentrate, zavarka, was brewed in a small metal teapot placed on top of a samovar. Samovar, a tall urn used to brew water, has a spigot that controls the amount of hot water to be used. Small amounts of the tea concoction are then poured into cups and diluted with hot water coming from the samovar.
In Russia, offering a cup of tea to house guests is a hospitable gesture. Nowadays, Russian hosts serve zavarka with milk, sugar, honey, lemon, and other herbs. Tea is also paired with snacks like cookies, crackers, and cakes. When in Russia, be sure to pair your tea with the munchies being served. It is considered a rude gesture to only drink the tea.
Tea is not just a drink to quench our thirst or keep us warm. It is honed by diverse cultures and ancient traditions from different countries. No matter how tea varies in flavor, preparation, presentation, serving, and consumption, it remains a universal beverage loved by many people around the world.
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https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/72891/15-tea-traditions-around-world
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]]>You don’t need to come up with your magnum opus but if you can try to make use of the time. It may be the best time for you to pursue new hobbies and learn more about your interests no matter how trivial they may be. Explore more topics that interest you now that you have more time on your hands.
If you love tea, this is going to be a good read for you. We’ll be navigating through the basics to help you get to know the different flavors and brewing techniques involved in the production of tea.
Technically, the true teas are those that come from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. These are white tea, black tea, green tea, oolong tea, and pu-erh tea. While they do come from the same plant, each one has a distinct flavor and aroma due to the differences in the production process.
There are also two other known variants of tea - herbal teas and flavored teas. These are technically not teas as they do not come from the same plant as the true teas. However, they are still enjoyed by many. Herbal teas are often made from flowers, herbs, spices, and roots. These parts are infused in boiling water to extract the flavors. Flavored teas, on the other hand, are made by infusing other ingredients to true teas to add flavor.
As suggestive of its name, white teas appear pristine and almost clear in color. It is considered to be the most delicate type of true tea as it undergoes minimal processing and oxidation. Only the youngest buds and leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant are used to make white tea. They are handpicked under direct sunlight.
White tea is relatively low in caffeine which makes it the perfect choice if you want to enjoy a cup late in the afternoon or in the evening. It’s flavor profile varies from subtle, sweet, floral, and mildly fruity.
Green tea owes its name and color to its production process. This type of tea is unoxidized, which allows the natural oils in the tea leaves to remain intact, preserving its color. A serving of green tea contains approximately 35 mg of caffeine. It is best taken after a meal to help maximize its health benefits, such as boosting your body’s metabolism and regulating your sugar levels.
There are generally three types of green tea:
Sencha is made by steaming the green tea leaves right after picking. This prevents oxidation. Afterwards, the leaves are then rolled, shaped, and dried.
Matcha always comes in powder form. They are made by shading the plants right before they mature. It is technically high grade green tea ground into powdered form. It can also be used for cooking and baking.
If you want to experiment with matcha in your kitchen. Make sure you are buying from a reliable source such as TEAki Hut. It’s available in two variants, plain and sweetened with stevia.
Also known as roasted rice tea, genmaicha tea is green tea mixed with roasted brown rice. The process produces a warm and nutty flavor.
Black tea goes through an extended oxidation process compared to the other types of teas. Once the tea leaves have matured, they are harvested and made to wither under direct sunlight or air. After the leaves have withered they go through one of the two types of production: the orthodox method and the crush, tear, curl or the CTC method.
The orthodox method produces mostly high quality teas. It can be done either by hand or machine to produce tea balls and loose leaf teas. The CTC method is done to produce tea bags. It involves the use of machines to crush and grind tea into smaller pieces.
Black tea’s richer and darker color is the result of the heavy oxidation process that it goes through. It’s generally bold and has a strong and potent earthy flavor. Compared to other types of true teas, black tea has the most caffeine content so it’s the best alternative to coffee. Try TEAkiHut’s Instant Black Tea Powder to get that instant boost.
This is a semi-oxidized type of tea. It’s popular for its clean, woody, and fresh flavor. A serving can contain as much as 60 mg of caffeine, which also makes it a good choice if you want an energy boost or an increase in alertness and mental clarity.
Pu-erh tea is named after the Yunnan province which can be found in southern China. The two types of pu-erh tea are categorized according to their production process. Raw pu-erh tea undergoes a natural fermentation process. They can be left to age for 50 years or more.
Ripe pu-erh tea, on the other hand, is withered and covered with wet linen cloths to encourage the growth of good microbial bacteria that help with oxidation.
Due to its unique production process, pu-erh tea boasts of a rich flavor profile. They are generally earthy and woody in taste while some varieties can be sweet and mellow. Try it for yourself with TEAki Hut’s Instant Pu-erh Tea Powder.
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]]>Green tea powder and matcha powder are all extracted from the Camellia sinensis plant.That and the fact that they are good for you are the only things they have in common. Each type of tea powder is grown and cultivated in different ways resulting in a difference in texture, color, flavor, and purpose.
Green tea can be cultivated in various areas around the world such as Sri Lanka, Taiwan, India, and Japan. However, roughly 80% of the world’s green tea is produced in China.
Matcha, on the other hand, is mostly grown in Japan. The main regions that grow matcha are the Aichi and Kyoto prefectures. But the location of where they are cultivated isn’t the main reason why they’re different.
Tea leaves that are intended for making matcha will be shaded during the last month of cultivation. This process lowers the rate of photosynthesis while increasing the levels of L-theanine in the end product.
This isn’t the case with green tea. Tea leaves used to make green tea are left to grow where they are planted.
Once the plants reach maturity, tea leaves intended for green tea are pan-fired immediately after harvesting to stop it from further oxidation. Afterwards, the leaves are then cooled, rolled, and dried.
Matcha, on the other hand, goes through a more intricate process. Shaded tea leaves are often plucked during spring. Afterwards, they are steamed and air-dried. The leaves are then de-stemmed and de-veined before they are refrigerated. At this stage, the leaves are referred to as tencha. They are purposely stored to allow the flavor to develop. Matcha powder is produced by slowly grinding them with granite stones. This part of the process is done slowly to prevent the end product to turn brown.
As you may notice, the process to produce matcha takes longer which is partly the reason why it is priced higher compared to green tea.
The difference in color can be seen upfront. Compared to green tea powder, matcha powder has a brighter, more vivid green color. This is because matcha contains a higher amount of chlorophyll. Standard green tea powder has an olive green color.
Their difference in texture is also as distinct as the difference in their color. Green tea feels a bit grittier compared to the velvety fine powdered matcha.
There’s also a difference between how the two types of tea powder taste like, which is basically the reason why both serve different purposes and applications. Traditional green tea tastes mild and slightly bitter. Matcha on the other hand, possesses sweet, almost vegetal undertones. However, the taste can vary depending on the grade of matcha used. It can range from ceremonial to culinary, with ceremonial being the highest grade and culinary the lowest. Because older tea leaves are used to make culinary grade matcha, it tends to be a little more bitter.
Green tea is known to have a number of health benefits. It’s loaded with antioxidants that help fight disease-causing free radicals. It’s also said to enhance metabolism and increase alertness and focus. Matcha’s benefits are similar. However, the main difference is in the potency. Both are beneficial to your body when taken regularly but due to the difference in processing, matcha is able to retain more antioxidants compared to green tea. Matcha contains more catechins, tannins, and L-theanine compared to green tea.
It’s easy to understand why both matcha and green tea are increasing in popularity worldwide. They both taste delicious and are actually good for you. Whichever you want more is just a matter of preference. They’re also quite easy to prepare and can be enjoyed in a variety of ways.
References:
https://www.nourishedlife.com.au/article/154906/difference-between-matcha-green-tea.html
https://worldteanews.com/tea-business-resources/not-all-powdered-green-tea-is-matcha
https://epicmatcha.com/matcha-tea-powder-vs-green-tea-whats-the-difference/
]]>Pu-erh tea is aged and fermented naturally. The tea leaves intended to make Pu-erh tea undergo a two-part fermentation process. Processed in a humid environment, Pu-erh tea is able to grow good bacteria that carry many health benefits.
Due to its unique fermentation process, Pu-erh tea is able to retain high concentrations of catechins, flavonoids, and polyphenols. Compared to the other types of tea, Pu-erh tea is the most oxidized. Its distinct mellow flavor develops more with time. Pu-erh tea is generally smooth and mildly sweet.
When consumed, Pu-erh tea helps improve your blood circulation. This is due to its oxidative properties which deliver increased levels of oxygen. The influx of oxygen to the brain can help drive away disease-causing free radicals. Drinking Pu-erh tea regularly can help cleanse and enhance your body’s natural detoxification functions.
As you age, your bones become more brittle as they lose density. Your risk for osteoporosis and other types of serious bone conditions can increase. These conditions may arise from the lack of physical activity and a deficiency of several essential vitamins and minerals. However, a study suggests that the bioactive components found in tea can be linked to an increase in bone mineral density, thus preventing bone fractures. Another study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that women who drink tea regularly had higher bone mineral density measurements, compared to non-tea drinkers.
Pu-erh tea helps trigger the healthy production of lovastatin in your body. This naturally occurring substance is known to help regulate cholesterol levels. In turn, it helps prevent heart diseases by effectively lowering your LDL cholesterol levels and increasing your HDL cholesterol levels.
Pu-erh tea can help improve your focus and increase your energy levels all thanks to its caffeine content. An 8 oz serving or Pu-erh can provide you with 60 to 70 mg of caffeine. Although it is slightly less than the amount of caffeine you can get from a cup of coffee, it is enough to improve your mental focus to help you get rid of that post-lunch dip so you can power through your workday.
As with green tea, Pu-erh tea has the ability to drive up your energy levels without making you feel jittery or anxious. In fact, it is the best substitute for people who are quite sensitive to caffeine. It provides a boost in energy while helping you stay calm and relaxed. This is due to the phytochemicals GABA and theanine that are present in Pu-erh tea. The presence of both can also help regulate your sleeping patterns by prompting your body to produce healthy levels of melatonin.
Pu-erh tea is an excellent source of vitamin C and antioxidants. When consumed regularly, it can help prevent flu, common cold, and other illnesses.
Pu-erh tea goes through a unique fermentation process. As it ferments, it gets exposed to various environmental factors that help develop its flavors. Depending on the season, Pu-erh tea can come out with earthy, fruity, and musky flavors. It boasts of a rich and smooth consistency that makes it a perfect morning or midday drink. And while the mentioned benefits have been observed in various studies, Pu-erh tea isn’t known to cure any major ailments. It is taken as a good addition to a balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle to boost your mental and physical health. Enjoy its full-bodied flavors and wholesome health benefits in a convenient and, easy-to-prepare powder form with TEAki Hut’s Instant Pu’erh Tea Powder.
References:
https://www.cupandleaf.com/blog/pu-erh-health-benefits
https://www.algaecal.com/expert-insights/bone-health-benefits-of-tea/
]]>Thankfully, there are more than a few ways to enjoy your daily dose of green tea. Green tea smoothies, for example, are a refreshing way to deliver antioxidants and other vitamins and nutrients to your body. It is also the best way to mask certain tastes if you are a picky eater.
If you’re looking for interesting ways to prepare your green tea smoothie, you’ve landed on the right page. Below, we’ll be providing you with some helpful tips on how to level up your green tea smoothies to make them more delicious and nutritious.
If you’re using loose green tea leaves, there are two ways to get brewing. Both methods will create varying results. The method that’s right for you depends on your preferred taste and texture. However, both are easy to learn.
This is the most basic way to enjoy green tea whether you’re planning to drink it straight or use it as an ingredient for your smoothie. When brewing green tea, it’s ideal to use teapots made of stainless steel, glass, china, clay, and ceramic. Steer clear from aluminum or plastic teapots to preserve the tea’s flavor. Take note of the brewing time and stick to it. Pour the tea into a sieve to get rid of any loose tea leaves and let it cool slightly before pouring it into the blender with the rest of your smoothie ingredients.
You can use a coffee grinder to grind regular loose leaf green tea. Once that’s done, you can scoop the powder and add it with the rest of your smoothie ingredients into the blender. However, you can shorten the process by using TEAki Hut’s Instant Green Tea Powder. It’s made from hand-picked green tea leaves that are grown and processed carefully and ethically to ensure quality.
You can amp up the antioxidant content of your smoothie by adding in some berries. The best types of berries you can use to complement the earthy flavor of green tea are:
Adding chia seeds can help thicken your smoothie. It can also add in some much needed fiber. The latter benefit is great if you’re on a weight loss diet as it can help you feel fuller for longer. A tablespoon or less of chia seeds can bring your smoothie to a whole new level.
Adding sugar isn’t the only way to sweeten up your smoothies. If you want to enjoy your drink really sweet, you can use stevia powder. Adding heaps of sugar into your drink will negate most of its benefits and if you drink it often, it will cause dangerous spikes in your blood sugar level. Sticking to stevia makes your drink healthier, not to mention lower in calories and carbs.
Adding lemon juice is great especially if you’re using other creamy ingredients such as pears and avocados. Its tanginess can also mask the taste of vegetables such as kale if you’d rather not taste them in your drink.
Think out of the box. You can elevate your smoothies by adding healthy herbs and spices such as turmeric, mint, parsley, ginger, cinnamon, cilantro, and others. Choose one type of herb or spice and try using a combination of two or more each time. Cilantro and mint can add a refreshingly citrus flavor to your drink, while basil can add a hint of warmth into the mix. Parsley can liven up your smoothie with its distinctive flavor.
There are numerous ways to enjoy green tea. By pairing it with other natural and wholesome ingredients, you can boost its natural benefits. Fruits, vegetables, and milk are staple ingredients in a smoothie but don’t limit yourself to just those. There are several ways to dress them up. Use fruits that are in season (to ensure their freshness). Surprise your tastebuds and get creative.
References:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/8-healthy-berries#1
https://momfoodie.com/health-benefits-of-chia-seeds/
https://www.prevention.com/food-nutrition/a20485305/add-these-8-herbs-spices-to-your-smoothies/
]]>The bushfires, concentrated along the southeast coast of the country, were a record-breaking heatwave. The most affected areas were Victoria and New South Wales. Over 27 acres across the nation were burned during the fire.
Partly, at least. Weather variability also plays a key role in the tragedy. This summer was especially hot and dry for Australia. This fed into the fires, like tinder fueling it to keep growing. Australia has been facing extreme drought recently, with three whole winters that experienced minimal precipitation. Because of little moisture in the air, the fires quickly caught on and spread wildly through the land.
Although fires in this country are deemed “common” and “normal”, nothing is normal about the increasing lengths of their duration. This particular fire season started earlier than ever - during September - and lasted longer. This affects many ecosystems in the country, including plants, animals, and other organisms and their ability to germinate, nourish and grow, and clear decay.
Considered one of the biggest biodiversity hotspots on the planet, billions of animals and plants are put in danger whenever bushfires like this occur. This island slash continent spent millennia isolated from the rest of the world, creating unique paths for evolution. This is why several species of mammals can only be found here, and nowhere else in the world.
The recent bushfires pronounced 1.25 billion animals dead.
Even after putting out the fires, there is more to be done. Australians - people and animals alike - face the fact that their homes, family, and friends have been hurt. Many stand homeless. Besides these immediate needs, there are also many things that have to be addressed. The prolonged stress of homelessness, grief, loss of property, and more can pose challenges for both mental and physical wellness. Many can also face post-traumatic stress disorder, especially those who had close brush-ups with the fire.
As citizens of the world, we can do our part to help out. Here are some charities that you can donate to, to help with rescue and rehabilitation, or general support for the firefighters and rescue volunteers:
Here at TEAki Hut, we’re always pushing ourselves to become the best that we can be - that’s why we provide you with naturally-sourced ingredients that promise to do the same. Being our best self isn’t just quantified by mental acuity and physical strength. It’s also in being charitable, kind, and compassionate.
This week, TEAki Hut gives back 10% of its sales to be donated to WWF Australia. We hope, in our small way, we can help with the rescue and rehabilitation of animals affected by the bushfires.
You can help us help them, too, by supporting our products - at absolutely no added cost on your end. Plus, we’re giving you Free Shipping on all products, sitewide, for the entire week.
Let’s help make the world a better, safer place for every living thing staying in it.
References:
https://disasterphilanthropy.org/disaster/2019-australian-wildfires/
]]>All varieties of tea (black, white, oolong, etc.) come from the same plant. Camellia Sinesis is known to contain the highest amount of flavonoids. And while that in itself is a huge bonus, here are several other reasons why drinking green tea regularly is good for you.
While our ability to stay calm has to do with each of our own personality traits in general, drinking a cup of brewed green tea can help ease the nerves. This is due to a certain type of amino acid found in green tea. A compound known as L-theanine is found to be abundant in green tea. It is a mood-enhancing substance that is linked to improved alertness, reduced anxiety, and enhanced focus.
Green tea contains polysaccharides and polyphenols that are known to help regulate blood sugar levels. However, this benefit can only be enjoyed in full if you love taking your tea without sugar. There are various food products out there that are marketed with green tea as an ingredient. These come in the form of pasta sauces, yogurts, juices, dressings, and others. Unfortunately, most of them are packed with sugar. So, if you’re drinking tea to help regulate your blood sugar levels, choose the sugar-free versions.
According to research published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry, the compounds found in green tea can help break up plaques in blood vessels that may lead to dangerous blockages. Population studies were also conducted to observe the correlation between regular green tea consumption and risks for developing cardiovascular disease. A 2013 study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, states that this benefit can be due to the flavonoids found in green tea.
Antioxidants are believed to have cancer-fighting abilities. Thankfully, green tea contains a load of antioxidants in the form of polyphenols. A study published in 2018 also suggests that people who consumed green tea regularly were found to have lowered their risk for breast cancer.
According to a study done at the National University of Singapore, drinking a cup of green tea per day can help reduce your chances of developing dementia. The study found that seniors who drank tea daily reduced their risk of cognitive decline by 50%. Seniors who are genetically predisposed to Alzheimer’s were found to decrease their risk of developing the disease by up to 86%.
According to National Geographic, tea ranks second to water as the world’s most consumed beverage. It’s easy to see why. Tea is a simple, unassuming drink that’s easy to prepare. It beats soda, beer, and even coffee! It’s highly versatile too, as we mentioned earlier. While coffee can only be enjoyed either black or sweet, tea can be flavored to include a variety of spices and citrusy flavors. It also goes with different types of food.
The key to reaping all these benefits is through regular consumption. According to various studies, it is best to drink a minimum of three to five cups per day. However, the optimal amount may vary from one person to another.
Drinking tea has its obvious benefits. But drinking tea alone isn’t enough to solve all your health problems. Regular consumption of tea is a great addition to an already healthy and balanced lifestyle. It improves the quality of your health but it won’t cancel out your bad eating habits or your sedentary lifestyle. Also, while tea is great to have by itself, make sure you don’t ruin it by flavoring it with too much sugar.
References:
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/health/diet-nutrition/a43325/green-tea-benefits/
https://www.pacificcollege.edu/news/blog/2014/08/01/green-tea-lowers-blood-sugar-level
https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/heart-matters-magazine/news/behind-the-headlines/green-tea
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-much-green-tea-per-day
]]>Technically, our body eliminates toxins through an intricate system involving our kidneys, liver, skin, lungs, and digestive system. Keeping these organs healthy is important. Sleeping early, eating right, exercising regularly are key but we can also optimize the natural detoxification process with some habits, such as drinking tea.
Of course, it’s not that simple. Drinking tea alone won’t guarantee a toxin-free body but it does help a lot especially when paired with good lifestyle habits. There’s also a certain way to do it right. Below are some tips to help you.
Every health and fitness enthusiast has probably heard tons about the benefits of green tea. It boosts energy levels without causing jitters. It’s also packed with antioxidants that help promote better health. It is also known to help detoxify the body. However, you have to be careful in choosing the right type of teas.
The best types of tea to go for are those that are grown and harvested ethically, such as TEAki Hut’s Green Tea Powder. It comes in a convenient powder form to fit your busy lifestyle. All you need to do is add hot water and stir, no steeping required. Enjoy it in the morning to start your day. You can add some lemon juice to add a citrusy flavor and to get a dose of vitamin C as well.
Adding matcha to your diet is a great way to increase your antioxidant intake. It also has a wide variety of applications. You can use it in baking and cooking. However, if you’re going on a detox, it’s best to use it as an add-on to healthier recipes. Matcha lattes are great but stay away from added sugar as much as possible. You can try TEAki Hut’s Matcha Powder Sweetened with Stevia. It can serve as a great pick me up to beat that much dreaded afternoon slump. It’s loaded with the amino acid L-theanine so you can get that much needed energy boost without the jitters.
There are two ways to use tea to detoxify: refreshing and cleansing. Ideally, you have to do both to get maximum results. In the morning, you can start with a drink that refreshes you. Green tea or matcha will suffice but it would be better if you add complementary ingredients such as barley grass, ginseng, and spirulina. Along with your base tea of choice, these ingredients can help replenish lost electrolytes in your body.
If you’re planning to do a colon cleanse in the evening, a refreshing drink in the morning is much needed. You can add natural sweeteners to your drink to enhance the flavor. You can use berries, honey, or monk fruit.
Your colon technically cleanses itself. However, when you feel constipated or when you feel like you’ve had too much junk for the week, you can resort to doing a colon cleanse. Most people turn to senna leaves due to its laxative effect. Although it’s generally safe, it can interfere with the absorption of certain medications. It can help you get relief from time to time but it shouldn’t be used daily.
These are some helpful tips that can boost your body’s natural detoxification process. Tea is a great addition to any diet especially if you want to attain optimal health. However, drinking tea alone won’t suffice if you continue to load up on unhealthy food choices and live an unhealthy lifestyle. In the end, it’s all about balance.
References:
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/how-detox-your-body-with-tea.html
https://graziadaily.co.uk/life/health-fitness/benefits-uses-detox-teas-herbal-teas/
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/how-to-detox-your-body
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/green-tea-detox-diet#what-it-is
]]>Ginger is a great detoxifier. Aside from ridding your body of harmful chemicals, it is also known to help ease digestion. It revs up your metabolism and may even suppress your appetite. It’s the best remedy for that post-holiday slump.
Lemon, on the other hand, helps reduce water bloating or retention as it’s a natural diuretic. It helps you feel full for longer because it can cause your tummy to “pucker up” when consumed.
Finally, there’s lots of great things to be said about our Instant Green Tea Powder. It can be taken on its own but if you want to double its benefits and flavor, this recipe is a great way to do that.
As a detox tea, it’s best to make it without sugar, but if you must use a sweetener, choose a healthy alternative such as honey, stevia, or monk fruit.
Get rid of that nasty salt/sugar bloat with this easy ginger lemon detox tea recipe!
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