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In this how to video of we learn the basics of teas: Where do the different teas come from? and how do you properly brew a perfect pot of tea? Dr. Tea also makes a special note that you can brew caffeine free tea from caffeinated tea leaves. Watch and learn.
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If you're still drinking tea from water infused with a dinky little tea bag then you're not really drinking tea at all. In fact, drinking tea from a tea bag you get at Ralph's is equivalent to eating a burger and fries at a fast food joint and thinking it's real food. We advocate brewing tea yourself - with real tea leaves - for optimum health b...
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Grab some gloves and pick some nettle leaves from the wild. Nettle leaves tend to make a great addition to soups but tea? Watch this how to video as our host demonstrates how easy it is to make nettle tea.
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All tea comes from the same plant; however, the way the tea leaves are prepared are very different. Learn about green, white, Oolong, and black tea in this free video series about making the perfect cup of loose leaf tea.
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Fill half a cup with water or slightly more than half a cup since some water will evaporate on boiling. Pour this water in a steel vessel. Put the vessel on the stove or the gas range. If you like strong tea, then put 2 teaspoons of tea leaves or powder in the water. If you like a slightly lighter tea, then put 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of tea leaves...
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Tea is the world's second most popular beverage, after water. Many people enjoy a cup of green tea--they find it relaxing and tasteful. It has many health benefits and is a good substitute for coffee after a meal as it has less caffeine. Steeping the perfect cup or pot of green tea is a tricky process. If not handled properly, those same polyphe...
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Tie Guan Yin tea (TGY), a premium variety of oolong tea is more complicated than other teas in processing. Even you have good TGY tea and pluck it at the right time, if you do not process the tea properly , it will not be premium quality. Read on to learn how to process TGY tea (or to simply gain appreciation for the hard work that produces such...
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You can either heat water for tea using a tea kettle on the stove or a mug in the microwave. You can use a tea bag of loose tea in an infuser (available at most coffee and gourmet shops). Fill the kettle with cool, fresh water. If you have a filter use water from there. Turn the kettle on to boil the water. Place a tea-bag (or loose tea in a fil...
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Muriel shows how to make Indian Chai from scratch. 1. Start with one cup of water. You'll only need approximately one cup. 2. Add ginger. Grate approximately one teaspoon of ginger. 3. Add a pinch of organic Cardamom. 4.Heat on medium temperature in a pot. 4. Add loose tea leaves once you see the steam in your pot. Add two heaping tablespoons of...
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This great recipe is courtesy of Rona Tison.Fill a small pot or tea kettle with spring or mineral water; bring to a boil.
Pour water into a Yuzamaski "cooling vessel."
Place tea leaves into a small teapot. Pour over cooled water; cover and let stand 2 minutes Pour tea into 3 teacups, rotating cups while pouring. Serve immediately.
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Green tea is delicious and very high in antioxidants . It has one drawback, however, and that is its caffeine content, which can surprise and affect some tea drinkers deleteriously. Instead of foregoing the health benefits of this tea, here are some simple and effective measures to enjoy green tea without suffering from its caffeine side effects...
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Would you ever consider willing spending an idyllic day in the countryside harvesting... Stinging Nettles? And, having done so, make those bothersome plants into tea or even wine? If yes, than Rick van Man of Container Gardening For Food is here to help. He explains here in great detail how to gather the nettles safely and efficiently, then how ...
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First you take a glass, then put 3 ounces of your favorite gin into it. Then, choose 2 of your favorite tea bags (and tea leaves if you want) drop it in the gin. Let this fuse together for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. Gin will turn a dark gray color when done fusing together. Grab a lemon wedge with a slit in it and rim the edge of a martini glass, the dip...
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You are probably most familiar with the Chinese words Kung Fu as referring to the martial arts. This however, is by association and these words actually have other meanings in Chinese. Kung Fu actually refers to hard work, labor, and dedication toward any task or any goal. Kung Fu Cha (Cha means tea) is the Chinese tea brewing process that incor...
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This is a video demonstrating how to make Thai Iced tea. The presenter explains that Thai tea mix can be bought at a local Asian market. She explains that it costs about 5 dollars. She says that one package can last a long time. Sugar and boiling water, ice and half and half is also necessary. A large pot is then filled with water and boiled. Th...
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Youtipis4u has come up with a few tips to reduce your menstrual pain in a natural way. Many of us ladies opt for painkillers or other medicines to reduce menstrual discomfort. Here is a way that is natural and has no side-effects. One of them is raspberry tea leaves. During the menstrual days, we can opt for a raspberry leaf tea instead of a no...
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A very traditional tea in Japan is green tea. Japanese ceremonial green tea is prepared from a tea powder known as matcha. This tea is not difficult to make at home, and tastes delicious even without the ceremony. Check out this video and learn the steps and ingredients necessary for creating this yummy infusion.
You Will Need:
* 1 tsp. gree...
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If you've seen my basic sounds tutorial (and if you haven't, you should!) you'd know a rimshot sound instead of a snare. The classic snare, while considerably more tricky, is far more versatile. What's it sound like? The classic snare is similar to the word "poof" if said without the "oo". So, to start, say "poof", then take away the vowels. You...
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In this video Chef Sartaj Khan, who is an executive chef of Punjab Grill, is demonstrating how to prepare Pindi chana. Heat some oil in a pan and add some ajwain seeds (carom seeds). Now add chopped onions and cook them in slow heat. Now add chopped tomato and ginger garlic paste. Then add some water. Next add some tomato puree to have a smooth ...
