I had someone ask me the other day, “Does Green Tea Have Caffeine?”. In answering this question, we got into a conversation about caffeine in general and the relative caffeine contents for various teas, in comparison to each other, and inevitably to coffee. What I realized is that there seems to be good amount of [...]
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Green Tea + Gin = Beefeater24
Beefeater has released a new Gin blend that incorporated Japanese Sencha and Chinese Green teas.
Green Tea Shown to Decrease Depression in Breast Cancer Survivors
Breast cancer survivors are at a high risk for depression which can pose a major health risk even after the cancer is in remission. A recent study evaluating depression symptoms in Chinese women who were treated for breast cancer, showed regular consumption of green tea may be beneficial to fighting depression. The women in the [...]
It’s Not Loose Leaf Tea, but Starbucks is Taking a Step in the Right Direction
World Tea News reported that on Jan 12 Starbucks officially announced that they would be replacing it’s current line of Tazo teas with a whole-leaf version. Starbucks will now carry a total of 10 whole leaf teas; adding a Vanilla Rooibos herbal tea and an Orange Blossom Green Tea to their current selection of teas. [...]
Customs Confiscates 13,500 Kg of Green Tea in Islamabad
Customs officials intercepted two trucks in Islamabad Pakistan carrying over 13,500 Kg of fine quality Green Tea. The tea was reportedly being smuggled from Islamabad to be sold into the Afghan transit trade. The Afghan Transit Trade is one of the main sources of illegal imports into Pakistan and neighboring countries. Tea smuggling is nothing [...]
Green Tea Steamed Rice
To Add Flavor and Antioxidants to your rice, try this simple steps. Green Tea Steamed Rice 3 cups green tea 2 cups long grain rice Following standard cooking directions for you preferred method of cooking, substitute the Green Tea for water. Any form or rice can be used, but ensure you modify the tea quantities [...]
Green Tea Poached Salmon
Another great Green Tea recipe. This is a simple, low cost meal for two, and would pair perfectly with some Green Tea Steamed Rice. Green Tea Poached Salmon 4 heaping teaspoons loose green tea ( could use 4 bags if needed ) 2 cups boiling water 4 minced garlic cloves 2 tablespoons grated ginger 1 [...]
Green Tea Infused Chicken Soup
I love cooking and I love green tea, so when I come across a recipe that brings the two of these together, I just have to share. Here is a great twist on a chicken soup recipe that infuses your soup stock with Green Tea adding a unique flavor and of course some of the [...]
What is Pre-Rain / Pre-Qingming Dragonwell Green Tea?
We know Dragonwell by many names; Dragonwell, Long Jing, Longjing, Lung Ching, all of which refer to that light and delicious tea from the Zhejiang provence in China. Around this time of year however, we hear (generally with much enthusiasm) about something called “Pre-Rain” or “Pre-Qingming” Longjing. This can be somewhat confusing to relative neophyte [...]