Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Tea-Infused Halloween Cocktail

Located in N.Y.C.'s Midtown is trendy bar named Middle Branch. A bartender and managing partner of Middle Town named Lucinda Sterling, has captured the essence of autumn in a Halloween cocktail called "The Warm Embrace." This tea-infused adult cocktail is a must-try especially during a Halloween celebration. Enjoy "The Warm Embrace" Tea-Infused Halloween Cocktail recipe below.
The Warm Embrace
Ingredients:
1 oz Stranahan’s Colorado Whiskey ($65; morrellwine.com)
1 oz Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur ($27; wineanthology.com)
1/2 oz fresh pressed apple cider
1/2 oz fresh lemon juice
2 oz Celestial Seasonings Cinnamon Apple Spice Tea ($4/box; shop.celestialseasonings.com)
Directions:
1. Steep tea to taste.
2. Mix ingredients in a ceramic mug.
3. Serve warm and garnish with an apple slice.
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SRC: Learn more about this Tea-Infused Halloween Cocktail, The Warm Embrace at: www.instyle.com/news/middle-branch-the-warm-embrace-fall-cocktail-recipe

Monday, October 26, 2015

The Health Benefits of Matcha Green Tea

There are many health benefits to drinking Matcha Green Tea. Listed below are some of the best and yet less known benefits of regularly consuming Green Tea. Matcha Green Tea does comes in tea bags for your convenience and yes they fit in t-sleeve®. The t-sleeve® is a great way to enjoy your favorite tea no matter where you are, learn more about this at: www.tsleeve.com/ and learn about the benefits of Matcha Green Tea below.
Anti-aging.Matcha tea is loaded with catechins which are the most potent and beneficial antioxidants. One specific catechin called epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg) makes up 60% of the catechins in Matcha Green Tea. A 2003 study found that matcha tea had an extremely high EGCG content, “at least three times higher than the largest  literature value for other green teas”. Matcha powder contains 137 times more antioxidants than regular green tea.
Fights Cancer.In a 2008 study done by researchers at the University of Mississippi, consuming EGCG (antioxidants found in matcha green
tea) significantly inhibits breast tumor growth in female mice.
Boosts the immune system.Matcha tea has extremely high levels of polyphenols, catechins, flavonoids and antioxidants that help improve the body’s defense system against bacteria and viruses. A recent study in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences concluded that drinking matcha everyday greatly enhanced the overall response of the immune system.
Helps with Bad Breath.Catechin, an amino acid in matcha tea, exhibits strong antibacterial properties. They help to protect
your tooth enamel and fight germs and bacterias to improve bad breath. You can use it as a mouthwash or  mix it with your toothpaste before
brushing your teeth.
Helps Heal wounds Faster.Chlorophyll found in matcha aids in wound-healing and also exerts  anti-inflammatory actions.
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Friday, October 23, 2015

20 Ways to use leftover tea bags

We have all done it, left your tea bag in your cup and forgot about it until it was too cold to enjoy. Great news, when this happens instead of dumping it, recycle it. Read below to find out how to use this cup of tea for sparkling mirrors, and don't forget to get your free sample of t-sleeve® for your tea on the go.
If you’ve ever left your tea bag in your cup for too long and allowed it to cool… don’t dump it!  Just get a cloth, soak it in the tea, and wipe down your mirrors.  It will leave them shining.
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SRC: For 19 other ways to use tea visit: http://www.survivingthestores.com/20-uses-for-tea.html

Chamomile Body Scrub

You do not want to miss out on this Chamomile Healing Body Scrub. This is easy to make at home, uses natural ingredients and will do wonders for your skin. Chamomile has many beneficial properties including it's natural cleansing properties, natural skin lightening agent which is great for acne scares, it is also very soothing for skin irritations and sunburns. These are just some of the reasons this Chamomile Healing Body Scrub recipe is so effective. Give this recipe below a try and your body will thank you.
Take one cup of raw sugar and mix in equal parts of brewed chamomile tea and jojoba oil. Next, add a tablespoon of lemon juice and a few drops of vitamin E. This recipe is gentle enough to not cause further skin irritation, while getting rid of the dark or red spots inflammation often causes.
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SRC: Learn waht inspired Kristin Jackson of Bustle to create this body scrub at:www.bustle.com/articles/41985-the-benefits-of-chamomile-tea-go-way-beyond-soothing-your-cold-3-beauty-recipes-to

Best Green Tea Sugar Scrub


Making something like this Green Tea Sugar Scrub and putting it in a basket with some tea and a box of t-sleeve® is a perfect gift. Any tea fan will find this gift as a touching gesture and is sure to be grateful for the effort put into the scrub and basket assortment. Find a store near you that sells t-sleeve or order online by visiting: www.tsleeve.com/purchase-t-sleeve.html. Have fun making this Green Tea Sugar Scrub the ingredient list is provided for you below.
1 Cup of Granulated Sugar
1/8 Cup of Grapeseed Oil
1/8 Cup of Brewed Green Tea (cooled)
1 Bag of Green Tea (not brewed)
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Thursday, October 15, 2015

The History of Hibiscus Tea

Hibiscus Tea is from the plant Hibiscus Sabdariffa. This tea creates a tangy sweetness flavor with a bold red color. It is commonly added to tea blends to add a deeper flavor and color. This tea has a long history, read some of Teavana's recap on Hibiscus Tea history below. 
Hibiscus teas go back as far as the ancient Pharaohs, who drank hibiscus teas to keep cool in the hot desert along the Nile River. Today many cultures drink hibiscus teas for a number of reasons. Iranians drink hibiscus teas to quiet the mind and calm the nerves. Meanwhile, the Egyptians and Sudanese drink it to mark special occasions. People in the Caribbean drink hibiscus teas, which they call “sorrel”, to stay hydrated and refreshed.
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SRC: Read more on Hibiscus Tea at Teavana. 

Health Benefits of Cinnamon Tea

Cinnamon Tea, by adding cinnamon to your tea you can gain the valuable health benefits of the spice. It is not uncommon to see cinnamon added to tea blends; putting cinnamon in your tea can also be a helpful way to reduce any milk or sugar your may be adding to your cup. Read a description of what cinnamon can bring to your cup of tea below.
It’s perhaps best associated with unhealthy desserts, but despite this it is actually a very healthy spice that can liven up your foods as well as drinks. Cinnamon has many health benefits, with its consumption being linked to assisting diabetes, arthritis, stomach ulcers, and inflammation.
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SRC: Read more on Cinnamon Tea at: Lifestyle.

Health Benefits of Nettle Tea


Nettle Tea or Nettle Infusions are great for your health, even though coming across nettles outside a cup is usually not a positive experience. If you want to utilize the benefits of Nettle Tea you may want to add some peppermint to your cup, because the taste of a nettle infusion alone is not everyone. Read Lifestyles description of Nettle health benefits below.
Despite its habit of stinging most things that dare step near it, it is one of the best natural remedies for all sorts of ailments. A nettle infusion can help alleviate urinary tract disorders, seasonal allergies, arthritis, chest congestion, inflammation, oily skin, and spasms, and it acts as a cleanser of the kidneys and liver.
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SRC: Read more about Nettle Infusions at: Lifestyle.

Wednesday, October 7, 2015

Take a Selfie with t-sleeve®

You may have heard t-sleeve can be found in select Whole Foods Markets in the Portland, Oregon and Denver, Colorado areas. If you find a t-sleeve in a Whole Foods Market post a picture of you with a t-sleeve® at: www.facebook.com/tsleeve with #t_sleeve, lets see how many t-sleeve selfies we can collect! T-sleeve is an amazing tea accessory providing a convenient and portable way to enjoy a mess-free cup of tea on the go. With t-sleeve all you need to do is 'Feed it, Steep it, Squeeze it and Go!'. Read details about t-sleeve® below.
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.
One more way to feel good when you use a t-sleeve® is the lives you will touch just by enjoying a mess-free cup of tea. We are dedicated to enriching lives, not just enhancing your tea drinking experience. We will be putting our profit to a good use. Ten percent of all net profits of the original t-sleeve® will go to help Foster Children both locally and nationally. T-Sleeve® was specifically created to help others through charities that enrich lives, sharing love, hope and faith person to person. 
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Friday, October 2, 2015

Teapot Cozy | Pumpkin

This Pumpkin Teapot cozy is so sweet and festive. If you crochet and knit then this is a fun project to try to replicate. Otherwise if you enjoy this cozy and want to buy one they are available to purchase here. Read the item details for this Pumpkin Teapot cozy below.
This is a colorful tea cosy shaped like a gorgeous pumpkin. Dedicated to Halloween, can be used and enjoyed in every season! Surprise your friends with this lovely pumpkin tea-cosy!
It fastens beneath the handle with a wooden botton.
The item is not available at the moment, it is made to ORDER within maximum 1 week.
Knitted and crocheted. Material: wool 55%, acrylic 45%. Size: it fits a 4 cups teapot and can be slightly adapted as for its soft shape: approx. circumference cm 50, height cm 17.
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How to Make Boba Tea

 
Boba Tea is tea with Boba tapioca pearls. Boba Tea originated in Taiwan in the 1980s but is often confused with Bubble Tea. Bubble Tea is tea with cold milk that is shaken until frothy, sometime with the addition of boba pearls, basil seeds or cubes of jelly. Now that you know the difference between Boba Tea and Bubble Tea you can learn how to make Boba Tea using the instructions provided below.
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup dried boba tapioca pearls per serving (NOT quick-cooking boba)
  • 1 to 2 tea bags per serving, any kind
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Milk, almond milk, or sweetened condensed milk
  • Fruit juice or nectar (optional)
Equipment
  • Saucepan
  • Bowl for holding the cooked boba
  • Measuring cups
Instructions
  1. Combine the boba with water: Measure 2 cups of water for every 1/4 cup of boba being prepared into a saucepan. Bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the boba and stir gently until they begin floating to the top of the water.
  2. Cook the boba: Turn the heat to medium and cook the boba for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove the pan from heat, cover, and let the pearls sit for another 12 to 15 minutes.
  3. Prepare the sugar syrup for the boba: While the boba are cooking, make a simple sugar syrup to sweeten and preserve them once cooked. Bring 1/2 cup of water to a boil over high heat on the stove or in the microwave. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup sugar until dissolved. Set aside to cool.
  4. Prepare a strong cup of tea: This can be done either while the boba are cooking or ahead of time. Allow enough time for the tea to cool completely before making the boba. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil. Remove from heat and add the tea bag (or bags); use one tea bag for regular-strength bubble tea or two for a stronger tea flavor. Remove the tea bag after 15 minutes and chill the tea.
  5. Store the boba until ready to assemble: Once the boba have finished cooking, drain them from the water and transfer them to a small bowl or container. Pour the sugar syrup over top until the boba are submerged. Let sit until the boba are room temperature, at least 15 minutes, or refrigerate until ready to use. Boba are best if used within a few hours of cooking, but will keep refrigerated for several days. The boba will gradually harden and become crunchy as they sit.
  6. Make the bubble tea: Pour the prepared tea into a tall glass and add the boba. Add milk for a creamy bubble tea, juice for a fruity tea, or leave plain and add a little extra water. Sweeten to taste with the simple syrup from soaking the boba.
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SRC: There is much more you can learn about Boba Tea including Recipe Notes at: www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-boba-and-bubble-tea-98067#_