Herbal teas are not officially a tea, in and of themselves. Herbal teas are traditional teas infused or blended with other elements such as bark, flowers, roots, and fruits. These added properties have flavor and medicinal benefits. Adding flavors to the tea and the properties of other plants amplifies … [Read more...]
Black Tea Varieties to Try – Tea, Part 3
Black tea is a type of tea that is more oxidized than lighter teas such as white, green, and Oolong teas. This type of tea is darker and stronger than other teas and is generally believed to have originated in China. Now, black tea, beverages, and food products made from black tea are enjoyed … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Green Tea, Tea-Part 2
Green tea gets its name and character from being fired and prepared before the leaves are oxidized. This creates a milder tea than black or other strong teas. Green tea is essentially 99.9% water, but the 00.1% packs a punch. Benefits of green tea Many attribute green tea to amazing health benefits such … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk Tea, Part 1
As a tea drinker I want to do a series on different teas, and the benefits of drinking tea. Tea can really be a big help to reaching health goals you may have. A quick internet search reveals that there are over 3,000 types of teas in the world. These thousands of varieties fall into one of five basic … [Read more...]
The Health Benefits of Black Coffee
Enjoy that cup of coffee in the morning… and the second cup… and the one you’re having in the afternoon, so you can make it through the rest of the day. Drinking two to three cups of coffee per day actually has quite a few health benefits - from protecting you against diabetes and Alzheimer’s to reducing your … [Read more...]
Time to Eat More Cruciferous Vegetables (Recipe Roundup)
If you follow health trends in the media, I’m sure you’ve heard the term cruciferous vegetables and you’ve probably been encouraged to eat more fresh produce from this particular part of the veggie family. Since it includes some tasty varieties and has quite a few health benefits to boot, I thought … [Read more...]