Whether you enjoy coffee in the morning with your breakfast, or with your lunch, or after dinner with your desert, there has become an increasing demand for a coffee maker that is able to create that wonderful drink that you so much enjoy. Because there have been so many advances in technology, there are coffee makers out there that can get the job done for you like never before.There are so many different ways that you can enjoy coffee these...more
Since, a long time coffee has been an integral part of American culture; It is considered to be one of the most popular hot beverages for the American people. However, there are plenty of people who do not have any idea about the types of coffee or which type of coffee has the best taste.Hence, to feel the quintessential taste of coffee, you need to understand the following points:While purchasing coffee, you need to find out the type of coffee...more
Who doesn't enjoy a wonderfully refreshing iced coffee during our hot summers? I know that I actually crave for that strong coffee feel and taste.Finding an iced coffee that satisfies this requirement at a caf is difficult so I have the perfect iced coffee recipe which you can make and enjoy at home.1.To make the coffee mixture, (using your favourite coffee of course), always use fresh coffee grinds. If you dont have a coffee grinder, using a spice grinder will suffice. Instant coffee is not recommended to obtain the best iced coffee at home.2.From your espresso coffee machine, stove top espresso or plunger, make 200mls of black coffee. If you do not have any of these coffee makers at home, line a funnel with a white paper napkin, place 2 tablespoons of freshly ground coffee, and pour 30mls of hot water through.3.Once the black coffee is cool, add 25mls of vanilla syrup flavouring. 4. If you do not have the syrup handy at home, mix cup water and cup sugar, boil until the sugar has dissolved. Once cool add 1 teaspoon of vanilla essence. 5. You may need to adjust the quantities to ensure that you have your iced coffee tasting the way you like it.In a tall glass, pour...more
With the increasing dissemination of information about healthy tea as an alternative medicine, you may be wondering what this beverage can exactly do to ones health. Surely, you have already heard of this new form of alternative medicine and for some reason, you tend to be curious about how this differs from other herbal medicines available. Well,...more
The wonderful aroma and the numerous benefits of tea have captured the hearts of everyone. Next to water, tea is the worlds widely-consumed beverage. In some Asian countries, tea is the water they consume before and after each meal. In fact, a cup of tea is even given as a complimentary drink and the bottled water as the sold, commercial...more
For over five thousand years, tea is one beverage that is quite popular for most people around the world. It was and still is regarded as one of the most lavish beverages that offer various health benefits. In terms of volume of consumption and popularity, tea is only second to water. With the introduction of flowering tea, however, the traditional tea arrangement has been given a fresh take to entice tea drinkers.Tea has been known to be an ancient artwork. However, the establishment of flowering tea enhanced the visual qualities of this old work of art. Flowering tea was first introduced in the early 1980s in China as display tea because of its unique decorative purpose. Usually, a flowering tea changes into a stunning flower display when you pour over hot water. These designs come in the form of sailing ships and even other highly complicated decorative objects.Today, one of the most well-known decorative teas is the Jasmine flower tea. With Jasmine flower tea, you can enjoy its heavenly floral aroma as well as the exotic designs that can be produced from the tea arrangement. Thus, it is considered as an efficient element in the promotion of aroma therapy and not just a plain...more
Tea, the aromatic beverage from agricultural leaves, leaf buds and internodes, and the second widely-consumed drink in the whole world after water, has rooted its origins in China. Tea was discovered around 2700 B.C. as the Chinese people grew the...more
Of the different variations of tea, the white tea is the most delicate and is being referred to in ancient times as the Emperors drink. Discovered in China during the Song Dynasty, the youngest buds of the Camellia Sinensis plant produced a different...more
The presentation of a meal makes a big difference in the palatability of the food. A delicious food put messily on a plate is surely not as appetizing as one that is arranged neatly. This very same idea can be applied when it comes to tea. A popular...more
In todays fast-paced world where everything is changing and where technology seems to be more complicating our daily lives than making it simpler, it seems that stress is bound to hound us. Whether we have a serious problem or a simple dilemma, while...more
Enjoying a cup of aromatic tea beverage does not have to come from the tea leaves themselves. Certain herbs, dried fruits and flowers can be made into an infusion and enjoyed as tea drinks. Such a practice can be dated back to Ancient Egypt, as...more
With everyone watching carbs and calories, can Italian food really be healthy? If Italian food is so fattening why do I know so many skinny Italians? Not all Italian food fits the stereo type of piles of pastas under sauce, meat, and cheese....more