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Tea’s Treasured Tonics; Health Benefits of Green Tea, Chamomile, and Ginger. For centuries, tea has been praised for its health benefits. While green tea often gets the most hype for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, other types of tea also offer wellness perks. From soothing your mind to slimming your waistline, brew yourself a cup and sip your way to better health. GREEN TEA Loaded with antioxidants called catechins, green tea may be the healthiest brew you’ll ever drink. The most potent catechin in green tea is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which has been studied extensively for its disease-fighting potential. Research...

Discover The Unique Taste of Dried Jackfruit & Pineapple Dried tropical fruits like jackfruit and pineapple have become increasingly popular in recent years. Their naturally sweet flavor and chewy texture make them addictive and healthy snacks. But what really gives these fruits their unique taste? And how does cooking change their flavor profile? In this blog, we’ll explore the tastes of two popular dried fruits - jackfruit and pineapple. Jackfruit is a large, oblong fruit with a thick, bumpy rind. Inside are dozens of bulbous yellow pods, each containing a seed and sweet, stringy flesh. When ripe, jackfruit emits a...

Steep in Refreshment The natural flavors and aromas of different teas can enhance and complement a variety of liquors and spirits. The right tea can enhance, complement, and bring exciting new dimensions to craft cocktails. Here are some of tea-infused cocktails recipes; Hibiscus Margarita Ingredients: 2 oz (60 ml) Silver Tequila 1 oz (30 ml) Triple Sec or Cointreau 1 oz (30 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice 1/2 oz (15 ml) hibiscus syrup (see recipe below) Ice Lime wheel or wedge and hibiscus flowers for garnish (optional) Salt or sugar (for rimming the glass, optional) Hibiscus Syrup: 1/2 cup dried...

Mixing Tea and Alcohol for Delicious Drinks Tea is usually associated with relaxation and sobriety, but it can also be used to create delicious and interesting alcoholic cocktails. The natural flavors and aromas of different teas can enhance and complement a variety of liquors and spirits. Here are some of the best teas to use when making cocktails: Green Tea  Green tea has earthy, vegetal, and slightly grassy flavors that work well in cocktails, especially with gin or vodka. The most popular green tea cocktail is a green tea gin fizz, which consists of gin, green tea, simple syrup, and...