Recent questions tagged tea

Description : How many times can tea leaves be reused before the medicinal value is lost?

Last Answer : I’d use it once and swallow the leaves.

Description : How should I offer tea to an Indian gentleman?

Last Answer : https://www.kiva.org/blog/taking-tea-in-india

Description : Is a "tea infuser" just a fancy-shmancy name for a teabag?

Last Answer : In my world, the “infuser” tends to be everything but a bag. Mesh tea balls, flow-through holey teaspoon, cute animal shaped ceramic things, stuff like that. Google “tea infusers”, there are a bunch of pictures.

Description : What is the best tasting tea?

Last Answer : Baked apple?

Description : Have you tried Bhakti Chai(tea)?

Last Answer : I love the taste of any chai tea, but every one I’ve ever tried gives me a sour stomach. I’m not sure if I’ve tried your brand, but very possibly.

Description : What has drinking green tea done for you and how long have you been drinking it?

Last Answer : I've gone to my doctor a few times after drinking green tea on a daily basis (but still in moderation, about once a day) and my blood flow and cholesterol has improved. But of course this ... haven't experienced any of the side effects of drinking green tea, such as losing sleep or mild anxiety.

Description : Does Celestial, a brand that makes teas, still use pesticides?

Last Answer : I couldn’t find any organic Celestial Seasonings Sleepytime tea, so they still might be using them.

Description : How do you take your tea?

Last Answer : answer:I drink it plain, as my father did. Growing up, I drank it with a bit of milk and a teaspoon of sugar, the way my granny taught me. In my family, we had tea after dinner every night ... to go somewhere) we were not excused from the table until my father had finished his first cup of tea.

Description : What are all the benefits of chamomile tea if any?

Last Answer : I’ve used it to help me get to sleep some nights.

Description : Do I seem obsessed with tea?

Last Answer : Well my day always starts with a cup of tea! I drink, on average, two or three cups a day.I have heard people drinking a lot more than this,so drinking two or three cups is just normal but ... If not consumed in excess, tea keeps you hydrated. It is one beverage that contributes to our fluid needs.

Description : Tell me about your delicious breakfast hot tea!

Last Answer : answer:Earl Grey tea, freshly brewed from real tea leaves. It's wonderful because it is tea leaves and boiling water. I add a ½ t. granulated sugar. Ingredients in your Folger's ... Maltodextrin, Instant Coffee, Salt, Silicon Dioxide (a Flow Agent), Artificial Flavor, Carboxymethyl Cellulose Gum.

Description : Would I like hot green tea if I like bottled green tea with honey or citrus flavor?

Last Answer : I doubt it. Seems like you enjoy the sugar aspect of it all.

Description : Can tea bags expire or go stale?

Last Answer : I hope not. I work in a little old drug store. The pharmacist/owner doesn’t exactly believe in merchandise turnover, so stuff just sits on the shelf for years and years. He’s always saying, “If someone really wants it, they’ll buy it.” The tea we have is probably 10 years old.

Description : What are the properties in Chamomile Tea that supposedly relieve stress?

Last Answer : The chamomile listing of Wikipedia has a whole section devoted to what is in the plant that gets infused into tea. Not fair for me to repeat when it is at your fingertips.

Description : What can I do with a pound of tea that has no aroma and is bitter?

Last Answer : You can put it in tea bags and set them in your shoes at night. Black tea absorbs odours and the tannins deodorise.

Description : How do I make nutmeg tea?

Last Answer : Why not try ½ tsp baking soda in 4oz water? Works great, no risk of getting ‘high’.

Description : Tea 101: What do I need to get started?

Last Answer : Get a tea pot, loose tea and a tea ball from a tea shop, gourmet food store, online or good market. Boil water, hot the pot by running hot tap water init and spilling it out ... would start with English Breakfast tea an d then expriment with others like Earl Grey, Darjeeling and Lapsong Souchang.

Description : Why doesn't tea quench my thirst?

Last Answer : answer:Much of our tea contains the compound tannin - which can cause dryness in your mouth. The astringency of tannin can make your mouth/throat feel dry - this depends on how strong the brew is. It tricks ... I get that as well (also when I drink iced-tea). I hope I explained it sufficiently. :)

Description : Why does this tea turn cloudy when refrigerated?

Last Answer : answer:This is caused by precipitation of the tannins in the tea. They are in solution at the higher temperatures, but as the tea cools they are forced out of solution. All of those little ... a harder time holding tannins in solution. Rapid cooling is also more likely to provoke the precipitation.

Description : What is the difference between drinking "Earl Grey Tea" and drinking "Chamomile Tea"?

Last Answer : answer:Earl Grey is black tea leaves flavored with the oil of the bergamot orange. Chamomile is not actually a tea, for it contains no tea leaves. It's a herb - chamomile - steeped in water. We ... Grey is yummy, and has caffeine. Chamomile has no caffeine, has a calming effect, and is also yummy.

Description : Any new tea suggestions?

Last Answer : Try pomegranate green tea. It’s quite good.

Description : Why does slippery elm soothe the throat?

Last Answer : It contains mucilage which forms a soothing coating.

Description : Do You Use an Instant Iced Tea That's Delicious?

Last Answer : I love Lipton’s iced tea mix. I hate flavored and/or sweetened tea, and I can never find a bottled tea that isn’t sweetened, so I need to make my own. I’ve tried different brands, but Lipton’s tastes the best imo.

Description : [Tea] Do you make Japanese Matcha at home?

Last Answer : I would say it depends on how deeply you care about tradition. I'm a tea fan myself, and although I haven't had Matcha, I would assume that like any Japanese tea, it follows the etiquette ... , and since you're specifically looking to make a latte, I would say go with the electric whisker.

Description : What is the best Masala Chai you have ever had? Don't say Tazo.

Last Answer : The best leaf chai I’ve had is by Stash. For a chai “mix” (like the liquid), I prefer Oregon Chai.

Description : Why is loose tea considered better than bag tea?

Last Answer : I would have assumed because it would be fresher as it wouldn’t have to go through a manufacture process in order to bag it up. However I am quite naive on this subject and only guessing.

Description : Why does tea taste so good but tea leaves taste so bitter?

Last Answer : They’re fermented leaves. They’re meant to be brewed, not eaten.

Description : Where is the best place to get really good tea in the Bay Area?

Last Answer : I think this question might be helpful. It is also about finding tea in the San Francisco bay area.

Description : Has anyone improved their alkilinity levels using kombucha?

Last Answer : Don’t waste your time or money with that kind of nonsense!

Description : Tea drinkers, the best brand of tea in your opinion?

Last Answer : Stash earl gray!

Description : Why does strong black tea get cloudy when you let it sit for a while?

Last Answer : Tea is a brew . I've read the cloud is all abut tannins and junk and all you have to do is add some boiling water to your brew to clear it up. I've also heard, that like any brew ... should clear it up and it's safe to drink either way, although the clouds tend to make the tea chalky.

Description : What's a good source of loose leaf tea?

Last Answer : This is my favorite company http://whitehorsecoffee.com/prodtea.htm

Description : I want to go on a tea farm tour in China. Where can I get information on where to go?

Last Answer : Have you asked a travel agent?

Description : What can I do with old[used] tea bags?

Last Answer : 1. Used tea leaves are great food for houseplants! Tear the bag open and empty the leaves into the dirt at the base of your plants.

Description : How do I make a Chai Latte as good as Caribou?

Last Answer : don't they use Oregon Chai products, like star$$$? half a cup of concentrate, plus half a cup steamed milk = liquid goodness : ) i like the original formula, but i know they come in a variety of ... grocery stores. i think you can get a whole container (8 servings) for about the price of one latte.

Description : How do you feel about tea and why?

Last Answer : I think Teavana convinced me to spend too much money when I was there. I had never liked tea before I entered that store a few years ago. Of course they enticed me with their flavorful teas, ... t even ask otherwise! You have to specifically request to get a different drink and pay 30 cents extra.

Description : Why is white tea more expensive than otehr tea?

Last Answer : answer:It’s a bitch and a half to make. It’s hand picked, every leaf. And earlier in the season. Stuff like that jacks up price, as does supply and demand.

Description : How to Brew Matcha Tea ?

Last Answer : How to Brew Matcha Tea Matcha tea is commonly associated with traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Matcha tea comes in a strong, almost emerald green color. Unlike other tea, matcha tea is drunk along with its ... up. If you enjoy learning from this article, might as well read how to make green tea.

Description : How to Brew Iced Tea ?

Last Answer : How to Brew Iced Tea Iced tea now comes in the very convenient form of sugary powdered drinks, but once upon a time, iced tea was made from real tea mixed with ice. Here's how you can make real ... tea to the fruit-flavored teas, you won't ever be bored with experimenting with iced tea. Have fun.

Description : How to Make Green Tea ?

Last Answer : Green tea, with its numerous health benefits, is a refreshing beverage often taken after meals. Its heat is revitalizing while its subtle taste blends well with pastries, just like coffee. Making green tea is ... first serving for your next cup. For more tips on tea making, read how to make tea.

Description : Brew Your Own Tea – Great Healthy Option

Last Answer : The health effects of tea have been claimed some thousand years ago in China indicating that Camellia sinensis infusions were beneficial for treating tumors, abscesses, bladder problems and lethargy. Since then ... of the catechins. Green tea is up to 5 times as healthy when citrus is adedd.

Description : What is tea bag made of?

Last Answer : The modern pace of life obliges us to act more actively, spend more time at work, even such a seemingly traditional procedure as tea drinking has undergone tremendous changes in our time, and tea bags are ... for them to brew ordinary leaf tea and add pieces of fresh fruit or meadow herbs to it.

Description : How Do I Pick a Good Tea?

Last Answer : Tea is a great invigorating drink, tasty and aromatic, which gives energy and gives a good mood. No wonder it is so highly regarded in many countries. However, the secret of the popularity of tea is ... choosing quality tea, and we hope that you will not go wrong with your purchase. Enjoy your tea!

Description : How is green tea good for you?

Last Answer : It is no coincidence that since ancient times, green tea has been regarded as a real elixir of health and longevity in the countries of the East; the mystery of the tea ceremony and knowledge of its ... unfinished part of the tea leaves can be refilled with water. Drink green tea and be healthy!