I talk a lot about true teas on this site. But I love herbal teas, too. And they have some big advantages. Most contain no caffeine. And different herbs give you different health benefits. And yes, if know you can just buy herbal tea bags. But they rarely taste great and you lose many of the benefits. The best way to enjoy these teas is to follow good herbal tea … [Read more...] about Herbal Tea Recipes (7 Delicious Homemade Blends)
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How To Use Matcha Powder (10 Unique And Surprising Uses)
You know matcha has tons of health benefits. You know you want to start drinking it. But you don't really like the taste and you don't know hot to use matcha powder correctly anyway. What can you do? A lot, it turns out. Drinking it is not the only way to get your matcha fix. You can also use it in all sorts of different recipes. And you can even slather it on … [Read more...] about How To Use Matcha Powder (10 Unique And Surprising Uses)
What Alcohol Goes With Iced Tea? (9 Refreshing Recipes)
I remember the first time I had an alcoholic drink with tea. I was living in Japan and was out for dinner with some coworkers. One of them ordered a round of umeshu, a drink made with plums and shochu, a strong Japanese alcohol. It tasted amazing and led me to try all kinds of drinks combining iced tea and shochu. But shochu is not the only alcohol you can combine … [Read more...] about What Alcohol Goes With Iced Tea? (9 Refreshing Recipes)
Tea Dessert Recipes (5 Mouth-Watering Tea-Based Desserts)
When is the perfect time for tea? Trick question. It's always a great time for tea! Had a great day? Celebrate with tea! Had a horrible day? Have a cup of tea to melt away the stress. Cold? A nice hot cup of tea will warm you. Hot? Have some refreshing iced tea. Feel like eating something sweet? Yes, tea can help with that, too! There are tons of wonderful … [Read more...] about Tea Dessert Recipes (5 Mouth-Watering Tea-Based Desserts)
Alcoholic Hot Tea Drinks That Are Perfect For A Cold Day
What warms you up on a cold day? Alcohol? A hot cup of tea? Those are two common answers. So why not combine them! A big reason I don't enjoy most mixed drinks is the high sugar content. They're just too sweet. Which also makes them quite unhealthy. Replacing the sodas or other sweet mixers with tea is a great way to make alcoholic drinks healthier. It also makes … [Read more...] about Alcoholic Hot Tea Drinks That Are Perfect For A Cold Day
How To Make Your Own Green Tea Water Bomb Mask
The skin is our largest organ. And we expose our skin to all sorts of elements—from soaking up rays in summer to frosty winters settled by the fireplace. Our skin sees both dry, cold, conditions and times of a little too much sun. Skin sweats, peels and cracks, and we bomb it with makeup masks, lotions and potions. It is fair to say that our skin gets an absolute … [Read more...] about How To Make Your Own Green Tea Water Bomb Mask
102 Matcha Green Tea Recipes That Are Healthy And Tasty
Matcha is the healthiest of all the teas, but it is unfortunately also the most difficult to prepare correctly. Luckily, it is very easy to use matcha in cooking, And matcha pairs especially well with sweet flavors, hence the abundance of desserts among the 102 recipes below. Plus, there are different ways to drink matcha, too, apart from just the traditional way. Before … [Read more...] about 102 Matcha Green Tea Recipes That Are Healthy And Tasty