Everywhere you look coffee shops, fast food restaurants, and mom-and-pop shops are offering an ever-growing array of coffee and tea based beverages. These are often offered both hot or cold and are designed to appeal to taste buds a plenty. The disadvantage to purchasing from any of these shops is the price, no doubt. After …
Day: October 8, 2009
The Importance of Water
I'm sure this won't be the first time you've seen a discussion about the importance of using the right water for tea. In fact, there have been similar posts on this very blog, but it's an issue important enough to bear repeating. Tea is, of course, largely water by volume, so it makes sense that …
Holiday Tea Recipes
With the holidays just around the corner, it’s time to start planning your menu. Why serve the same old drinks when you can try something new? These tea based beverage recipes are just what you need to kick start your party! Almond Tea Latte Serves 6 8 English or Irish breakfast tea bags 4 cups (32 …
Tea and Theanine
By William I. Lengeman III One of the great benefits of tea, according to many of those who drink it, is in the way it imparts a sense of calm to the drinker. This is in spite of the fact that tea contains caffeine, a substance that's well known for having the exact opposite effect. …