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One Love: British Tea Council Describes Their Perfect Cup


British magazine, Waitrose Food Illustrated, took a close look at their nation’s beverage of choice, tea, by commissioning a survey that sought to discover what made the perfect cup. In order to gain true insight, the magazine questioned a 70-person panel, dubbed the Tea Council, which was made up of “top chefs, food and drink [...]

decadent duo: matcha and chocolate


To create an ultimate indulgence, restaurants, bakeries, chocolatiers and tea shops are pairing chocolate with matcha, the Japanese green tea powder hand-made from the youngest Gyokuro leaves. If you’ve ever treated your taste buds to a scoop of green tea ice cream, then you will understand how the earthy matcha pairs perfectly with the sweetness [...]

Rooibos Does A Body Good


As the warm weather is struggling to take hold of its season, the damp, chilly rains seem to be its main contender. So in an effort to combat the slightly chilly rainy days, I brew a pot of Rooibos Chai Tea with warming spices instead of opting for the winter sweater already tucked away.
Rooibos, a [...]

White Tea helps fight Obesity as well


A new study shows that white teas can help reduce body fat and increase metabolism as well as fight cancer! Add white tea to your diet if you are losing weight.

green tea may prevent seasonal allergies


Research shows that drinking green teas may help prevent or reduce the problems associated with seasonal allergies.