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Tea: Unraveling Fact from Fiction!

You should not steep it for a long time: FALSE Many people do not let their tea steep for long, fearing that this beverage will become too strong. But it should be known that too quick an infusion alters the taste. A too short steeping time causes black teas to lose their woody taste, brought by t ...

15
May
2018

Koridashi : The Japanese cold brewed iced tea

What is Koridashi ? Koridashi is a unique method of brewing tea originating in Japan. Also known as shinobicha, koridashi involves brewing tea leaves with ice cubes. As the ice melts, the tea leaves infuse the water with flavor. Teas brewed using the koridashi method are often described as being m ...

19
May
2022

Senility: drinking tea to prevent cognitive decline

Tea, a preventive remedy for senility What if the solution to preventing the risk of cognitive decline and senile dementia was in our mug? That's what a team of researchers from the University of Singapore suggests. These researchers followed a group of 36 people aged 60 and older over a 3-year ...

27
June
2022

Earl Grey tea raisin cake: a recipe without milk or butter

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make an Earl Grey tea raisin cake for 6 people: 150 g of raisins 1 Earl Grey tea bag 30 cl boiling water 250 g flour (preferably semi-complete) 1 level teaspoon of baking soda 75 g brown sugar 1 teaspoon of powdered cinnamon 1 pinch of nutmeg ...

30
Nov
2022

How to make homemade kombucha?

of your local organic store or even in the supermarket. If you've never tried it, you should know that kombucha is a fermented drink made from black tea, sugar and natural yeast. After fermentation, this beverage is low in sugar and naturally fizzy. Its taste is somewhat reminiscent of sweet cid ...

31
Jan
2023

Digestion: 7 Mistakes to Avoid After Meals

creases the risk of cancer. To limit this risk, it is advisable to wait at least 1 hour and 30 minutes after meals before lighting a cigarette. Drink tea at the end of the meal. Some people who don't like coffee prefer to drink a cup of tea at the end of the meal to aid digestion. However, in realit ...

23
Apr
2024

Making your own iced tea: 4 methods to try

Method 1: hot infusion with cooling in the refrigerator The first method for making your homemade iced tea is to brew the leaves or bags hot, as usual, and then let the resulting drink cool. The main advantage of this method is that it doesn't upset your habits, since all you have to do is prepa ...

11
July
2022

Matcha and white chocolate chip cookies: the easy recipe

hocolate 100 g of soft butter 200 g flour a pinch of salt a tablespoon of baking powder 1 medium egg 50 g sugar one sachet of vanilla sugar 2 teaspoons of matcha tea Preparation of the ingredients 1- Break the white chocolate into large chips. The matcha and white chocolate chip cookies ...

07
Sep
2022

Tourism: 5 royal visits to London.

ter Pan. 5- Fortnum & Mason translates to "5- Fortnum & Mason" in English. To end these 5 royal visits to London in style, what could be better than having tea in the British way? To do so, head to the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason (see link below). Fortnum & Mason has been the offic ...

25
May
2023

Fruitcake: The Traditional Recipe

Ingredients Here are the necessary ingredients to prepare a candied fruit cake for 6 people: 150 g of candied fruits. 150 g of currants. 1 Earl Grey tea bag. 5 cl of amber rum. 100 g of icing sugar. 120 g of unsalted butter. 160 g of flour. 1 packet of baking powder. 3 eggs. 1 pinch of salt. Candie ...

28
Nov
2008

Detox infusion: 5 essential plants for a post-holiday cure

t of the 5 must-have herbs in a post-holiday detox is fennel. The fennel seeds are well known in herbal medicine for their digestive properties. A tea of these aniseed-flavored seeds can particularly help you in case of dyspepsia with the feeling of having a weight on your stomach. Count a tea ...

26
Dec
2022

The pumpkin spice latte: a comforting pumpkin-flavored drink.

Ingredients Here are the necessary ingredients to prepare pumpkin spice latte for 2 people: 2 bags of Pumpkin Chai tea from the Yogi Tea brand. 2 teaspoons of black tea. 30 cl of water. 20 cl of unsweetened almond milk. 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Note: as its name suggests, pumpkin chai tea con ...

18
Oct
2023

Matcha Banana Milkshake: An Easy Recipe

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to prepare Banana Matcha Milkshake for 4 people: 2 bananas. 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream. 4 level teaspoons of matcha tea. about 30 cl of semi-skimmed milk. Preparation of Frozen Bananas The matcha banana milkshake is an anti-waste recipe that allows yo ...

28
Feb
2014

Taiwan : Discover the Beautiful Island differently

are shining to discover a unique panorama of Taipei City and have an unforgettable experience. This gondola is the best way to access the Maokong tea plantations. One last tip sit in one of the many tea houses, order a "Wenshan Pouchong" tea and enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Taipei Ci ...

23
June
2022

Iced tea with fruit: an original non-alcoholic drink

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make fruit Iced tea for 4 people: 1 liter of water 2 or 3 English breakfast black tea bags 2 teaspoons of agave syrup 1 small can of pineapple chunks in juice 1 small bowl of frozen cherries 1 small bowl of frozen mango pieces Preparation o ...

03
Aug
2022

Gardening: what water for indoor plants?

d spring water and demineralized water are two other options for misting your green plants, but they will of course cost you more. Rule #5: watering with tea or milk should remain exceptional. In their natural state, plants only drink water. That's why it's dangerous to test the wacky tricks we some ...

30
Aug
2023

Matcha Sponge Cake: An Easy Recipe

prepare a matcha sponge cake for 4 to 6 people: 100 g of soft butter at room temperature. 100 g of powdered sugar. 4 medium eggs. 100 g of flour. 2 teaspoons of baking powder. 2 teaspoons of matcha tea. 2 teaspoons of cornstarch or Maizena. 2 tablespoons of water. 2 pinches of salt. Preparation of ...

05
July
2024

Gastroenteritis: symptoms and remedies

he digestive system to recover. You should then drink a lot, but in small sips to rehydrate (one to two liters per day). Favour water, infusions, Tea black or vegetable broth but avoid fruit juices, alcohol or carbonated drinks (including Coke). The Phytotherapy remedies for gastroenteritis a ...

14
Oct
2008

Bee balm: 5 good reasons to grow this plant

d as an infusion. Its fresh, chopped flowers and leaves serve as a condiment on raw vegetables or salads. Once dried, they can be consumed as herbal teas. This plant is also called "Pennsylvania tea" or "Oswego tea" (named after a Native American tribe). 5- The leaves of monarda have medicinal prop ...

27
Nov
2013

Sri Lanka: A Magical Destination

Despite its area of only 65,000 km², the variety of landscapes is very diverse. There are sandy beaches lined with coconut trees as well as terraced tea plantations and ancient cities lost in the jungle... In the Land of Buddha Former Ceylon owes part of its magic to its culture and traditions dee ...

24
Feb
2016