Properly Drink Tea

How To : Hey, America—You're Drinking Your Tea Wrong!

Tea has been around for thousands of years, and as a result, tons of customs and ceremonies have sprung up around its consumption. Some cultures take their tea plain, while others put things in it. Sometimes there are special tea-holding vessels, other times not. Maybe there w ...more

How To : Properly drink tequila like in Mexico

In this how to video, you will learn how to enjoy Tequila in Mexico. You will need a proper glass in order to drink Tequila straight. This is good for dinner or drinks before it. To make a good margarita, squeeze lime juice into a glass and add sugar syrup, triple sec, and Teq ...more

How To : Prepare gourmet tea & coffee drink recipes

Learn how to make your favorite gourmet tea and coffee drinks at home and save money in this free drink recipe video series on making gourmet tee and coffee. Part 1 of 14 - How to Prepare gourmet tea & coffee drink recipes. Prepare gourmet tea & coffee drink recipes - Part 2 o ...more

How To : Stop coughing

Getting rid of that nasty cough is as easy as 1,2,3. You Will Need * Herbal tea * Honey * A vaporizer * Water * Fresh ginger * Milk Step 1 Drink herbal tea with honey. This will bring immediate and lasting relief. Step 2 Use a steam vaporizer or take a hot shower to moisturi ...more

How To : Make a long island ice tea

Time to hit the beach with a Long Island Iced Tea. A classic, high-octane cocktail, the Long Island Iced-Tea is a mix of several white liquors topped off with sour mix and a little cola for color. This lovely bartender will walk you through the process of mixing this fun drink ...more

How To : Properly stir a cocktail

Impress your friends and become an expert mixologist with drinks that are "stirred, not shaken." You Will Need * Ice * A stir glass * A serving glass * Alcohol * Mixers * A bar spoon * A strainer * A swizzle stick or parasol * An iced-tea spoon Step 1: Put ice in glass Fill t ...more

Green Tea : It Cleans More Than Just Your Body

About ten years ago, Western research figured out that green tea was a nutritional powerhouse. After all, in Asian countries where green tea is consumed throughout the day, cancer rates tend to be much lower, although there are probably other factors contributing to that fact, ...more

How To : Mix the greatest Mint Julep

Master mixolgist Chris McMillian teaches you how to make the Kentucky classic, the Mint Julep. The Juelp originated in ancient Persia but as evolved to become an American classic. It needs to be prepared in the classic metal cup which allows for the drink to get properly cold. ...more

How To : Serve absinthe in the historically accurate way

Few liquors have as romantic a past as the mysterious absinthe. This video shows you the history of this drink (somtimes called the Green Fairy), and then how to prepare (or louche) the drink properly. Remember to use ice cold water, and only set it on fire if you're using lau ...more

How To : Drink Merlot

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to drink Merlot. Begin by pouring the Merlot into the glass and gently spin it to allow the liquid to spin at the bottom of the glass. This will coat the sides of the glass with liquid and add some oxygen to the mix. Adding oxygen will ...more

How To : Make an avian inspired water bottle treat holder

After a long marathon run, runners like to refresh with a nice bottle - or ten - of water. But if you've ever run for an extended period of time, especially in high heat, you know that you not only lose water through sweat, but also electrolytes and salts that help keep your e ...more

How To : Pour a Black and Tan

Impress your friends by learning how to pour this classic Irish drink. This bartending video will instruct how to properly make a Black & Tan, pouring it correctly.

How To : Make a Blue Motorcycle

Learn how to make a blue motorcycle, which is a derivative of the long island iced tea. Not for the weak hearted (or low toleranced) this drink is a sure fire way to get your party started.

How To : Make a great chai latte

This video tutorial is going to show you how to make a great chai latte. Take four ounces of cold milk. Foam it up with a whisk. The volume more than doubles. It becomes ten ounces. Now put it in the microwave for about 30 seconds. You will know when it is done when it begins ...more

How To : Say the names of beverages and drinks in French

Watch to learn how to say the names of some types of beverages in French. une boisson au citron - lemon drink une boisson aux fruits - fruit punch une boisson aux oranges - orange drink une boisson gazeuse - carbonated drink une boisson gazeuse aux oranges sans sucre - sugarf ...more

How To : Make ceremonial Japanese green tea at home

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 necess ...more

How To : Clear up a stuffed nose without medication

All stuffed up and wanting to breathe – but without the chemicals? Here's how to get relief fast! Learn how to clear up a stuffed nose with this home remedy. You Will Need * Steam * Licorice tea * A saline rinse * Hot peppers * Peppermint oil or peppermint tea * Chicken soup ...more

How To : Quit smoking and get through the withdrawals

Quitting smoking is incredibly difficult. It's hard enough to break the habit, but the withdrawals are even worse. In this tutorial, learn how to make the transition a little more bearable. You Will Need • Pen and paper • Prescriptions • OTC medications • Hypnosis • Clean ...more

How To : Brew Japanese matcha or ground tea

In this how to video, Dr. Tea discusses all about matcha and how to make a refreshing iced tea drink called a FrosTEA. Matcha is a ground tea that has its origins. Watch and start brewing some tea.

How To : Enjoy and drink Laphroaig whisky

This video teaches you how Laphroaig whiskey is made and also how to properly taste it. It gives background on the Laphroaig brewing company, explaining the process Laphroaig whiskey goes through and how to properly drink the completed whiskey. The video is a great tutorial on ...more

How To : Prevent an upset stomach

Suffer from an upset stomach more often than not? Put down that donut. Tweak a few unhealthy habits, and you can beat those chronic stomach problems before they flare up. You Will Need: • A food diary • Exercise • Fermented foods • Herbal tea, rice water, or apple cider ...more

How To : Brew Russian Kombucha

In this instructional video, Tim brews up 5 gallons of Kombucha - a fermented tea drink from Russia with healing properties, with a slight alcohol content, and a most original flavor. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to brew traditional Russian kombucha.

How To : Make a homemade teabox

With tips from this video, learn how to make a homemade teabox. Use scrapbooking, dictionary print, and dried violets for the top. This is a great gift for a friend who likes to drink tea.

How To : Make cinnamon ginger tea

In this video, we learn how to make homemade cinnamon ginger tea. You will need cinnamon, ginger root, a cutting board, knife, potato peeler, saucepan, water and pitcher. First, heat saucepan up and boil water (a water bottle full). Next, throw in your cinnamon stick. Leave th ...more

How To : Brew jasmine tea

Check out this video to learn how to make and drink jasmine green tea with flowers. Use one and a half teaspoon of tea leafs for your jasmine tea. Part 1 of 2 - How to Brew jasmine tea. Part 2 of 2 - How to Brew jasmine tea.

How To : Prevent constipation

Constipation affects almost everyone at some time. Follow these tips to help prevent it. This how to video lends helpful advice on preventing constipation (and possibly resulting hemmeroids). You Will Need * Water * Exercise * High-fiber foods * Ginger tea * Folic acid supple ...more

How To : Prepare Moringa Tea

Moringa oleifera is one of the most rich sources of nutrients and vitamins that our body needs. It is rich in calcium, potassium, beta-carotene, Vitamin C, and iron. Moringa can be prepared as a vegetable or included in soups, but mostly just the leaves and fruits are used. Ot ...more

News : Ten foods to eat for clear, acne-free skin - part 2

Welcome back to the two-part series of Ten foods to eat for clear, acne-free skin. Check out part 1 here. As any good dermatologist and aesthetician will tell you, beauty begins from the inside. In a healthy skin diet, the quality of the calories you eat matters more than any ...more

How To : Make Your Own Homemade Tea

The next time you are in the mood for a hot drink, make your own tea bags to brew at home. Grab your favorite herbs and spices from your garden or your local supermarket. Mix and match your favorite combination, add to an empty tea bag, and steep in hot water. Voilà—instant on ...more

How To : Steep caffeine free tea from caffeinated tea leaves

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.

How To : Soothe heartburn

Waking up in the middle of the night with heartburn is no fun. Fortunately, there are some simple remedies for fast heartburn relief. Watch this video to learn how to soothe heartburn. Step 1. Stand up immediately The fastest way to get rid of heartburn is to stand up. Heart ...more

How To : How To Remedy a Sore Throat

An inflamed throat is often the first sign that you're getting sick. Help nip it in the bud with a few simple tricks. You Will Need * 1 lemon * 1 tsp. salt * 1 tsp. apple cider vinegar * 1 tsp. cayenne pepper * 3 tbsp. honey * A humidifier * Epsom salts * Ibuprofen * Chamomile ...more

News : Green Tea For Weight Loss And Cleansing

I'm sure a lot of you like to find inspirational stories of people who by adding something to their diet lost weight or bettered their health. I know I love to search stories like that because it helps me see if I'm doing everything I can to be healthy and happy. It helps me s ...more

News : 15 Healthy Hacks for Losing Weight

We've covered a variety of life perks, short cuts, and cheats (35 to be exact), but what about your health? Neatorama has compiled a list of "tricks" to staying healthy and keeping off the pounds. Click through for all fifteen weight loss hacks; my five favorites below. 1. D ...more

How To : Get rid of a stuffy nose using chamomile

Nobody enjoys being sick. Having to deal with the runny nose, sore throat, and cough is just horrible. Having a stuffy nose is also no fun, either. It prevents you from breathing through your nostrils, can cause headaches, and makes it hard to talk. So, one of the best ways to ...more

How To : Make a slutty redhead cocktail

In this video, from Jabu's Pub in Seattle, Washington, we learn how to make a Redheaded Slut, also known as a Slutty Redhead. To make this cocktail you'll need a shaker, a shot glass, Jagermeister, peach schnapps, and cranberry juice. First, fill the shaker with some ice to pr ...more

Jason Russel : A Dissappointment

Holy hell have you believers just been PWND! Seriously, you have. Why, you say? Well haven't you heard the news? Of course not, I'm pretty sure you don't, since you believe in KONY 2012. Oh yeah. Let me hold on to the suspense for just a minute. In my earlier blog post, I des ...more

How To : Suppress an annoying cough with thyme and ginger

Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night with a cough that wont go away? If so then let Pharmacologist Joe Graedon show you how to suppress coughing with a few home remedies. You can use over the counter syrup and hard candies to temporarily stop the cough, or simply ...more

How To : Make kombucha tea at home

Although there is little information about the nutritional facts of kombucha tea, one thing is certain: people love to drink it. Some say it helps prevent and cure cancer and others think it helps energize the body and revitalize the mind. Whatever the purpose, people keep com ...more

How To : Prepare Bomb Pop bubble tea with tapioca pearls

Kids and young adults all over the world are crazy for this cold and refreshing new drink sensation. Bubble Tea started in Taiwan in the early 1980s, and now there are Bubble Tea shops on every street corner in Asia. Normally this drink is served in a clear glass with a wide s ...more

How To : Mix a Long Island Ice Tea cocktail

What better way to learn how to mix a drink than from a hot girl! This bartending how-to video teaches a cocktail recipe for a Long Island Iced Tea. You will need vodka, tequila, rum, gin, triple sec, and citrus juice or sweet and sour mix. Follow along with this video mixolog ...more

How To : Open a Thai coconut

If you love coconuts then you should know how to open one. Properly opening a coconut will allow you to drink the delicious and nutritious water and coconut meat. So watch this how-to tutorial to learn how to open any Thai coconut.

How To : Mix an Arnold Palmer cocktail

American Bartenders School shows how to make a Arnold Palmer mixed drink cocktail. This is the drink of choice with many golfers. You will need vodka, lemonade, and iced tea. Watch this video specialty drink-mixing tutorial and learn how to make an Arnold Palmer cocktail.

How To : Lower blood sugar naturally

In this tutorial, we learn how to lower blood sugar naturally with Nancy Dell. The foods you can add to your diet that will lower blood sugar include 1 tsp of cinnamon a day! This can lower your blood sugar by 25%. The other food you can have is green tea, which can prevent di ...more

How To : Prepare mate tea

This is a very useful instructional video on how to prepare mate tea. To prepare mate tea you need a mate straw as you see on the video. You also need mate cups and mate tea powder. First you need to have almost boiling water in a kettle. Now you have to put about half a mate ...more

How To : 7 Random Uses for Used Tea Bags

The next time you brew yourself a nice cup of hot tea, don't throw the tea bag away. Old tea bags can be used in many ways ranging from household cleanup to DIY beauty and even gardening. Other than the classic method of placing tea bags on tired eyes to reduce puffiness, tea ...more

How To : Mix an Orient Express cocktail

The Orient Express is a lychee-flavored vodka-based cocktail with lychees, lychee liqueur, ginger, lemongrass and jasmine green tea. This specialty drink is a smooth original by BarDelicious bartender extraordinaire Steve Drew. Watch this video beverage-making tutorial and lea ...more

How To : Follow the grapefruit diet

Looking to drop a few pounds? The grapefruit diet has worked for many. Investigate to see if this citrus-based diet – which started back in the 1930s – is the weight-loss plan for you. You Will Need: • Eggs • Bacon • Grapefruit • Unsweetened grapefruit juice • Water • C ...more

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