Monday, June 29, 2015

Make Melon Mint Iced Tea with t-sleeve®

The hot summer sun has us all reaching for something cold to cool down with. Reach for this Melon Mint Iced Tea and you're sure to find some sweet relief from the heat. Always make your tea mess-free by using t-sleeve®. When you make a cup of tea using a t-sleeve® you're able to "FEED IT, STEEP IT, SQUEEZE IT, GO!" Enjoy this Melon Mint Iced Tea recipe provided below.

Ingredients:
1 quart water
1 family-sized Loveless Cafe Iced Tea bag8-10 sprigs fresh mint
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups fresh honeydew melon, chopped into bite-sized pieces
2 cups cold water
ice, mint and lime for garnish

Bring one quart of water to a boil. Add tea bag and fresh mint and remove from heat. Let steep for 5-7 minutes and remove mint and tea bag. Stir in sugar and honeydew melon into warm tea and transfer to a pitcher. Add remaining water and refrigerate for 2 or more hours for flavors to combine. Serve over ice with fresh mint and a squeeze of lime.
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SRC: Find more recipes like this Melon Mint Iced Tea from Loveless Cafe at: www.lovelesscafe.com/recipes/melon-mint-iced-tea/

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Fourth of July Blueberry-Hibiscus Margaritas

Blueberry-Hibiscus Margaritas
  • 1/2 cup hibiscus tea 
  • 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 cups tequila
  • 3/4 cup Cointreau
  • About 1 pint blueberries
Combine the hibiscus tea, lime juice, tequila and cointreau and stir. Place several blueberries at the bottom of a low-ball glass and muddle them to release their juice. Fill the glass with ice, pour the margaritas over the ice and stir. Float a few blueberries on top for garnish.
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SRC: Interested in making your own Hibiscus Tea for these Blueberry-Hibiscus Margaritas? Learn how at: www.lohud.com/story/life/food/2015/06/23/fresh-fruit-cocktails-summer/29177223/

T-sleeve | "Feed it, steep it, squeeze it, go!"


To enjoy your tea mess-free and on the go is life-changing. You'll never need to settle for anything other than your preferred tea and sweetener, while at a restaurant or business meeting when you have t-sleeve. With t-sleeve not only can you "Feed it, steep it, squeeze it, go!" but you'll also feel good about purchasing from a company that gives back to the community. Learn about t-sleeve's charity donations below.
The vision for t-sleeve® came with the intent to give back to our communities and enrich lives through faith, love, hope and care for humanity.
This first version of t-sleeve® will give 10% of net profits to help Foster Children locally and nationally. Our charitable foundation plans to seek out community resources that assist in helping foster children. This could be foster care and stable home environments, events or activities for foster children or other options outside of local, state or federal government programs. This commitment will provide faith, love, hope and care to foster children in ways they may not otherwise experience in their daily lives. 
Enjoy Drinking Tea? Try the Best Tea Accessory for enjoying mess-free tea while on the go, with t-sleeve®. Order your t-sleeve® today at: www.tsleeve.com/purchase-t-sleeve.html

SRC: Learn more the "Feed it, steep it, squeeze it, go!" t-sleeve® at: www.tsleeve.com/charities.html

Monday, June 22, 2015

Perfect Iced Apple Tea

Enjoy the natural flavors in this Perfect Iced Apple Tea all summer long. It is recommended that you consume 25-30 grams of fiber a day. With this Perfect Iced Apple Tea you'll be drinking a fifth of the daily recommended fiber intake. To make this tea perfectly use your t-sleeve® for steeping your tea bags, t-sleeve® assists you to making tea mess-free! Enjoy your Perfect Iced Apple Tea recipe, below.
Ingredients
  • 1 large apple
  • 2-3 teaspoons tea powder OR 2 teabags
  • 3-4 teaspoons sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon cinnamon powder
  • 2 cloves
  • ¾ cup water
  • Ice cubes
Instructions
  1. Peel,core and chop the apple roughly. Extract the juice by either blending with little water or using a juicer. Add few drops of lemon juice and refrigerate until serving.
  2. Heat a small sauce pan with ¾ cup water and cloves. Once the water starts to boil add the tea powder and simmer for 3-4 minutes. Strain the brewed tea and allow it to cool for sometime.
  3. Mix the prepared apple juice,cinnamon powder and sugar to the brewed tea and mix well.
  4. Serve iced apple tea topped with ice cubes.

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SRC: Learn how you can make this Perfect Iced Apple Tea naturally sweet by reading the recipe's Notes at: www.yummly.com/recipe/external/Iced-apple-tea-recipe_how-to-make-iced-apple-tea-_Perfect-iced-tea-1125087

Friday, June 19, 2015

Lavender Ice Cubes for the Best Iced Tea


Flavored ice cubes take an average cup of iced tea and turn it into a beautifully flavored experience. These lavender ice cubes will keep your drink cold during a hot day while releasing a soft floral flavor of lavender into your iced tea. Use t-sleeve® to make your tea as normal and after cooling add a couple of these lavender ice cubes for the best iced tea. Learn more about lavender ice cubes below.
A lavender-flower ice cube not only makes a colorful addition to water or iced tea, but also brings out the flavor of gin and bourbon. The dried variety should be boiled before turning into cubes. Bonus: Add some chopped basil before freezing for an even bolder taste as the cubes melt.
Enjoy Drinking Tea? Try the Best Tea Accessory for enjoying mess-free tea while on the go, with t-sleeve®. Order your t-sleeve® today at: www.tsleeve.com/purchase-t-sleeve.html

SRC: Find more great Flavored Ice Cubes to add to your iced tea at: greatideas.people.com/2014/05/23/flavored-ice-cube-recipes-ideas/

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

New Amazing Tea Accessory | t-sleeve®


Check out this amazing tea accessory everyone is talking about called t-sleeve®. Not only can you purchase tsleeve® at a handful of retailers, you can also purchase them online. This is a must-have for all tea drinkers living their life on the go. Learn how to use tsleeve® below.
Product Details
  1. Step by step instructions for t-sleeve®: 
  2. Place your favorite tea bag and packaged sweeteners into t-sleeve®. Close pouch and take it on the go.
  3. Prior to steeping the tea, remove tea bag from pouch. Feed tea tab through opening at top.
  4. Steep the tea, allowing t-sleeve® to rest outside of cup on string and tea tab
  5. After steeping, pull tea tab up, drawing tea bag into the t-sleeve®.
  6. Once the tea bag is inside, fold in half and squeeze the residual liquid into cup.
  7. Discard the pouch/tea bag into trash receptacle or compost container.
  8. Enjoy your cup of tea!
SRC: Learn more about t-sleeve®: www.tsleeve.com

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Monday, June 15, 2015

Black Tea Cherry Popsicles with t-sleeve®

Celebrate the warm weather and National Iced Tea Month with these ice cold Black Tea Cherry Popsicles. Use a t-sleeve® while preparing your black tea for these naturally sweet treats. The mission of t-sleeve® is "To provide the ultimate mess-free and convenient tea drinking experience for tea drinkers, with a disposable, recyclable and eco-friendly alternative to spoons or fingers, that can be used anytime and anywhere. T-sleeve®ultimate goal is to build a large, financially lucrative business, which in turn will allow us to create a foundation that gives 10% of the net profits from t-sleeve® to help foster children locally and nationally." Enjoy the convenience of t-sleeve® and these Black Tea Cherry Popsicles all summer long!
Ingredients:
  • 3 cups of pitted dark sweet cherries, divided 
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 2 tablespoon of loose leaf black tea {or 3 tea bags}
Instructions:
  1. Steep the tea in the hot water for a minimum of 5 minutes, but no longer than 10. The longer you let it steep the stronger it will become. When the tea is done steeping discard the tea bags. 
  2. In a blender combine the tea, honey and 2 cups of cherries, and blend until smooth. Then pulse in the remaining cup of cherries until the mixture is slightly chunky. 
  3. Pour the mixture in the popsicle molds and freeze according to mold instructions. 
  4. Enjoy! 
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SRC: Discover more about these Black Tea Cherry Popsicles at: superfreshgrowers.com/blog/2015/6/recipe-black-tea-cherry-popsicles

Friday, June 12, 2015

Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Iced Tea


Enjoy this Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Iced Tea all summer long, with or without alcohol. You'll be celebrating National Iced Tea Month like an expert with this recipe. When you prepare your tea you'll want to use a t-sleeve® to ensure a mess-free tea steeping experience. If your excited to enjoy this Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Iced Tea you'll be happy to find the instructions provided below.
Simply blend half unsweetened tea* and half sweetened pineapple juice together and serve over ice with a squeeze of lemon. Add a slice of pineapple, mint, or lemon for garnish. *Some people prefer to use sweet tea for this drink but I find it's too sweet for my taste. But either way will work!
Enjoy Drinking Tea? Try the Best Tea Accessory for enjoying mess-free cup of tea anywhere, with t-sleeve®. Order your t-sleeve® today at: www.tsleeve.com/purchase-t-sleeve.html

SRC: Find Cocktail version of this Pineapple Upside-Down Cake Iced Tea at: martieknows.squarespace.com/blog/2011/4/1/weekend-cocktail-pineapple-upside-down-cake-and-pineapple-ic.html

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

Happy National Iced Tea Day | June, 10th 2015

Happy National Iced Tea Day on June 10th 2015

Happy National Iced Tea Day from t-sleeve®. Celebrate this special day, June 10th, 2015 by enjoying fabulous iced tea all day long. If you've left the house already, have no fear...t-sleeve® will assist you in preparing your favorite tea, mess-free anywhere. Share some tea history with others on this wonderful day by reading A Little History With That Tea, below.
A little History with that Iced Tea
Did you know that next to water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world? In 2014, Americans consumed over 80 billion servings of tea, or more than 3.60 billion gallons. Approximately 85 per cent of the tea consumed in America is iced. Ready-to-Drink iced tea has spiked over the last ten years with sales conservatively estimated to be more than $5.2 billion.
We have the 1904 World’s Fair to thanks for the lift-off in popularity of iced tea. That exceedingly hot summer meant fair goers were looking to cool down and what better way than with a glass of iced tea. By the First World War, Americans were buying tall glasses, which became commonly known as iced-tea glasses, long spoons suitable for stirring sugar into taller glasses and lemon forks. Prohibition, which ran from 1920 to 1933, helped boost the popularity of iced tea as Americans looked at alternatives to drinking beer, wine and hard liquor, which were made illegal during this period.

Cold tea reared its head in the early nineteenth century when cold green tea punches spiked with booze gained in popularity. Recipes began appearing in English and American cookbooks. Generally referred to as punches, the recipes called for green tea and not black tea.  
While most iced teas get their flavor from tea leaves, tisanes or herbal teas are also sometimes served cold and referred to as iced tea. Iced tea is sometimes made by a particularly long steeping of tea leaves at a lower temperature (one hour in the sun versus five minutes at 80-100 °C). Some people call this sun tea. In addition, sometimes it is also left to stand overnight in the refrigerator.
Enjoy Drinking Tea? Try the Best Tea Accessory for enjoying mess-free cup of tea anywhere, with t-sleeve®. Order your t-sleeve® today at: www.tsleeve.com/purchase-t-sleeve.html

SRC: Learn more about National Iced Tea Day at: www.nationalicedteaday.com/

Monday, June 8, 2015

What is t-sleeve®?

What is t-sleeve®?

T-sleeve® is a versatile tea bag pouch and squeezer, for tea drinkers who use tea bags seeking mess-free, tea drinking experience on the go.

Could t-sleeve® help you?

  • Have you ever found yourself having lunch, requesting a cup of tea just to find out the restaurant doesn't carry your preferred tea?  
  • Have you ever found yourself searching your bag for the right type of sweetener?
  • Have you ever burnt your finger tips attempting to retrieve your tea bag sting from inside your hot tea cup?
  • Have you ever felt like you had no place to discard your used tea bag?

If you said yes to any of the questions above then Good News, your world is about to be changed with the convenience of t-sleeve®! 

This handy design starts as a carrying pouch for your favorite tea bag and package sweeteners. Take it with you on the go to work, a restaurant or meeting a friend for a cup of tea. T-Sleeve® then becomes a tea bag squeezer when you steep your tea. After you have steeped the tea, simply pull the tea bag up into the t-sleeve®, fold and squeeze the residual liquid out, and then discard. There’s no mess, no wet fingers and no drippy tea bag. T-Sleeve® is made of recyclable and compostable materials, so simply dispose of the t-sleeve® and tea bag into the garbage or compost container. T-Sleeve® will compost, so you can feel good about making a difference in the environment. 

SRC: Learn more details about T-Sleeve®, the best of all tea accessories at: www.tsleeve.com/product-details.html

Friday, June 5, 2015

Naitonal Iced Tea Month | Raspberry Rosehip Iced Tea

Summer is here and with it comes the opportunity to celebrate the second most consumed beverage in the world, tea. June is National Iced Tea Month so we would like to take this opportunity to share our favorite iced tea recipes all month long. Not only is Iced Tea refreshing on a hot summer’s day, it’s also got some great health benefits and there are lots of different flavors to enjoy. Today let's try this Raspberry Rosehip Iced Tea recipe, provided below.

Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup dried rosehips
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup dried raspberry leaves
  • 1 1/2 cups naturally sweetened raspberry or cherry juice
  • 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
  • 4 orange slices, for garnish (optional)
Directions
  1. In a large pot bring 4 1/2 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Stir in the rosehips and raisins. Partially cover the pot, lower the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove pot from heat, stir in raspberry leaves, cover, and steep for 10 minutes.
  2. Meanwhile, place a large strainer lined with cheesecloth or a damp paper towel over another pot or heatproof bowl. Strain tea, pressing on the herbs to extract all liquid. Add raspberry and orange juices and stir to blend. Let brew cool completely, about 45 minutes. Fill four tall glasses with ice. Pour tea over ice and garnish each with an orange slice, if desired. Serve immediately.          

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SRC: Find more recipes like this Hibiscus-Mint Iced Tea from Martha Stewart at: www.marthastewart.com/349819/raspberry-rosehip-iced-tea#Iced%20Tea%20Recipes|/274641/iced-tea-recipes/@center/276943/grilling-recipes|349819

Thursday, June 4, 2015

National Iced Tea Month | Hibiscus-Mint Iced Tea


Summer’s here and with it comes the opportunity to celebrate the second most consumed beverage in the world, tea. June is National Iced Tea Month so we would like to take this opportunity to share our favorite iced tea recipes all month long. Not only is Iced Tea refreshing on a hot summer’s day, it’s also got some great health benefits and there are lots of different flavors to enjoy. Today let's try this Hibiscus-Mint Iced Tea  recipe, provided below.

Ingredients
  • 4 hibiscus tea bags
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 4 cups boiling water
  • 2 cups apple juice
  • 2 cups cold water
  • Ice cubes, for serving
  • Mint sprigs (optional)
Directions
  1. In a large heatproof pitcher, combine tea bags, mint leaves, and boiling water; steep 10 minutes. Discard tea bags and mint. Add apple juice and cold water; refrigerate until cold. Serve over ice with sprigs of mint, if desired.          
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SRC: Find more recipes like this Hibiscus-Mint Iced Tea from Martha Stewart at: www.marthastewart.com/341018/hibiscus-mint-iced-tea#Iced%20Tea%20Recipes|/274641/iced-tea-recipes/@center/276943/grilling-recipes|341018

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

National Iced Tea Month | Rhubarb Iced Tea

Summer’s here and with it comes the opportunity to celebrate the second most consumed beverage in the world, tea. June is National Iced Tea Month so we would like to take this opportunity to share our favorite iced tea recipes all month long. Not only is Iced Tea refreshing on a hot summer’s day, it’s also got some great health benefits and there are lots of different flavors to enjoy. Today let's try this Rhubarb Iced Tea recipe, provided below.
Ingredients
  • 8 stalks rhubarb, cut into 3-inch lengths
  • 8 cups water
  • 1/3 cup sugar, or to taste
  • Fresh mint sprigs, for garnish
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine rhubarb and 8 cups water; bring to a boil, and simmer for 1 hour. Strain the liquid, add sugar to taste, stirring to dissolve, and allow to cool. Serve over ice with a sprig of mint.          
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SRC: Find more recipes like this Rhubarb Iced Tea from Martha Stewart at: www.marthastewart.com/343703/rhubarb-iced-tea#Iced%20Tea%20Recipes|/274641/iced-tea-recipes/@center/276943/grilling-recipes|343703

Tuesday, June 2, 2015

The Health Benefits of Iced Tea | National Iced Tea Month


June is National Iced Tea Month, cool off with a fabulous glass of iced tea while you remind yourself of all the great health benefits of drinking your favorite iced beverage. Remember to celebrate this month with the best tea accessory since tea bags, the one and only t-sleeve®, keeping tea a mess-free experience while on the go! Learn how tea can influence your body weight, heart health, bone health and mentality below.
Tea and Body Weight:In one review, researchers concluded that subjects consuming green tea and caffeine lost an average of 2.9 pounds within 12 weeks while adhering to their regular diet.
The results of another meta-analysis suggests the increase in caloric expenditure is equal to about 100 calories over a 24-hour period.
Tea and Heart Health: A study published by Claudio Ferri, MD, University L’Aquila,t Italy found that black tea reduced blood pressure, and among hypertensive subjects,it helped counteract the negative effects of a high-fat meal on blood pressure and arterial blood flow. The study also indicated that consuming one cup of tea per day is enough to reduce incidence of stroke and heart attacks by 8 to 10 percent.
Tea and Bone Health: Research suggests that polyphenols in green tea may help improve bone quality and strength. One study found that tea drinking was associated with a 30 percent
reduced risk in hip fractures among men and women over 50 years old. 
Tea and Mental Sharpness:
New research found that drinking tea improved attention and allowed individuals to be more focused on the task at hand. In this placebo-controlled study, subjects who drank tea produced more accurate results during an attention task and also felt more alert than subjects drinking a placebo. These effects were found for two to three cups of tea consumed within a time period of up to 90 minutes. It is thought that the amino acid theanine and caffeine, both present in tea, contribute to many of tea’s psychological benefits.
Enjoy Drinking Tea? Try the Best Tea Accessory for enjoying mess-free cup of tea anywhere, with t-sleeve®. Order your t-sleeve® today at: www.tsleeve.com/purchase-t-sleeve.html

SRC: Learn more Health Benefits of Iced Tea for National Iced Tea Month from the Tea Association of the USA's at: www.teausa.com/teausa/images/National_Iced_Tea_Month_2014_-_FINAL_2.pdf

Monday, June 1, 2015

Making the Perfect Pitcher of Iced Tea


June heat has arrived just in time for National Iced Tea Month. In celebration of National Iced Tea Month there will be plenty of new Iced Tea recipes and Iced Tea health benefits but before we get started on those lets make sure we have our technique down for brewing a perfect iced tea. Read CNN's eatocracy, Tips for Making the Perfect Pitcher of Iced Tea at Home by David De Candia below.
1. Use filtered water "While the type and cut of tea leaves is essential for ensuring a quality brew, many people don’t realize that the water is arguably equally important. Think of it like a canvas for a painting or the fabric for a dress. The type and temperature of water you use will greatly affect the flavor of your tea, just like the quality of silk will impact the way a piece of clothing hangs. It is important to always use filtered water - never distilled - when making iced tea, as well as filtered water in your ice.
Temperature also makes a discernible difference. It’s ideal to use water that is just under boiling, around 190-195 degrees Fahrenheit. Although boiling water may remove some of the chemical flavors of tap water, it also removes many of its important elements and nutrients. I also recommend heating the water on the stove, not in the microwave, to ensure the temperature is consistent and even throughout."
2. Keep it consistent "It is important to use a proportional amount of water and tea when preparing your beverage. A good standard to follow is one level teaspoon of loose leaf tea to every eight ounces of cold filtered water. If you are using a tea bag, one bag is proportional to 16 ounces of liquid. To ensure these proportions aren’t thrown off kilter when pouring the final product over ice, I like to use ice cubes made from the tea or with juice for a subtle tea infusion. This helps keep the tea from getting diluted.
The rule of consistency also applies to temperature. Let the tea sit for 45 minutes at room temperature before chilling it, as abrupt changes can alter the delicate flavors."
3. The tea isn’t always greener"Just because a tea has a higher price tag, doesn’t mean it will make the best iced tea. Stick with the basics and you’ll be pleased. High-end, specialty and delicate teas are meant to be consumed hot, which allows you to savor the special aspects and flavors of the tea leaves."
4. Just say no to sun brews
"Although sun-brewed iced tea may sound like the perfect summer treat, it is not the best way to get the full flavor of the tea leaves. The sun does not allow enough heat for full infusion. While the end product may look dark, it actually has very little flavor and will require sugar and lemon to brighten and sharpen whatever flavor is there.
Properly brewed teas will have a clear, consistent color, lots of flavor and won’t need any add-ins. It should also be noted that sun brewing can also attract a lot of unnecessary bacteria in your beverage."
In addition to these tea brewing tips we here at t-sleeve® know that brewing a perfect iced tea includes the use of a t-sleeve®. These handy t-sleeves keep your stings out of the hot water and they provide a pocket to squeeze and dispose of your leftover tea bag without a drippy mess.

SRC: eatocracy.cnn.com/2012/05/24/55-brew-your-way-to-iced-tea-perfection/