How to Make Cold Brew Oolong Tea June 24, 2016Cindy Nicholas The cold brewing method is much slower, smoother, and gentler. Cold water slowly draws flavor from the leaves. This is the opposite of hot water infusion, which rapidly pushes flavor...
Think Outside the Cup: Miracle of Matcha June 22, 2016Elena Volkova Matcha is a big trend these days. Matcha is a miracle! It is so beautiful, bright and green. It will transform your usual dishes or drinks into masterpieces with prodigious...
Iced Tea for Kids! July 28, 2015Laura Rippy As it turns out, iced tea can be a great summer refreshment for adults and kids alike! It's packed with antioxidants and is sugar-free, making it a great alternative to...
How to Make Fabulous Iced Tea May 14, 2015Laura Rippy The season turns warm, and we think of refreshing drinks. Iced tea is definitely one of them! Below are three easy ways to make iced tea. But don't forget to...
How to Make Your Perfect Tea Cup: Tea Tips from Norm Appelbaum April 26, 2015Cindy Nicholas 1. When making tea ALWAYS USE a GOOD quality tea. It may cost more, but you'll get more bang per pound.
Peppermint tea: aids digestion, cools you in hot weather, and warms you up in the cold months. February 25, 2015Cindy Nicholas Peppermint’s health benefits are well known. It aids digestion, cools you in hot weather, and warms you up in the cold months. Some take it as a natural medicinal to...
Methods of Indian Teas Processing February 23, 2015Cindy Nicholas There are two major methods of Indian tea processing: Orthodox and CTC. They apply to all types of Indian teas. The Orthodox method was developed by the British in the...
How to Make Oolong December 11, 2014Elena Volkova Oolong Tea has a complex flavor that unfolds with each infusion. You can make three or four infusions. First, rinse the leaves with hot kettle water to open them up and...
How to Brew Genmaicha Extra Green October 22, 2014Elena Volkova A blend of Matcha and Genmaicha has been popular for decades in Japan as everyday tea. But there are a variety of quality. Our exceptional blend uses a tea ceremony grade of Matcha and quality Genmaicha...
Green Tea: A Base For Smoothies October 19, 2014Elena Volkova What is the base ingredient of your smoothies? Water? Almond milk? Coconut water? It is important to change your base ingredients so that the body will get a variety...
How to Make Matcha Energizing Drink September 04, 2014Elena Volkova Matcha tea is a powerhouse of antioxidants—137 times more antioxidants than plain green tea—and more than found in ginger, blueberry, spinach, and broccoli. Matcha also contains L-theanine, an amino acid, and helps enhance...
Learning about Darjeeling Grades August 11, 2014Elena Volkova Indian teas are graded according to their state of leaves: whole, broken and crushed. Whole leaves give more aromatic and full bodies liquor, broken leaves tea result in robust, darker...