Herbals
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Review: Bingo Blueberry Herbal
© 2010 A.C. Cargill photos and text – All rights reserved. No copying, posting on other sites, or other uses allowed without written permission of the copyright holder. The Subject: Bingo Blueberry Herbal from The English Tea Store. Rating: Water temperature: 212° F Steeping time: 5 minutes Tea type: Not a tea, is an herbal… Continue reading
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Yerba Mate & Cholesterol
It’s probably a bit of an overstatement to say that yerba mate is taking North America by storm. But this popular herbal beverage has been making inroads in this part of the world in recent years and its popularity shows no sign of abating. In some parts of South America, however, yerba mate is as… Continue reading
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Chamomile Basics
It’s a hectic world out there — small wonder that chamomile is so popular. After fighting traffic to and from your job, meeting deadlines at work, chasing a child around the house who doesn’t want to take a bath or even wear clothing, or whatever your day is full of, a cup of chamomile is… Continue reading
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Review of Stash Peppermint
Name: Peppermint Brand: Stash Type: Herbal tisane Form: Paper Tea Bag Review: Mint tisane is an old standby for a lot of people: Refreshing hot or cold, it is also a traditional remedy for upset stomachs. Different tea companies have their own version of this favorite, the quality of which can vary widely depending on… Continue reading
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An Orchard in Your Teapot, Pt. II – Herbals Made with Fruits
Sometimes that orchard in your teapot isn’t tea, but a fruity infusion. Unlike the teas listed in Part I, these infusions are caffeine-free along with being naturally flavorful and often naturally sweet. Some are also quite healthful. One of the frustrations when researching this was the number of companies that call their infusions by the… Continue reading
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Review of Harney & Son African Autumn
Name: African Autumn Brand: Harney & Sons Type: Rooibos tisane, flavored Form: Silken pyramid tea bags Review: Rooibos, an herb grown in South Africa, is a popular alternative to true tea: Rooibos has no caffeine, low tannin, and is naturally sweet. It also blends quite well with other flavors, and can be enjoyed both hot… Continue reading
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Iced Tea Roundup — Some Good Teas to Serve Chilled
Not every tea makes an acceptable chilled (iced) tea. When cooled, some teas become bitter or just downright make your teeth hurt with every sip. Other teas cry out loudly for milk and sweetener but don’t taste good chilled, according to my personal experiments. Fear not, though. There are plenty of teas out there that… Continue reading
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A Bouquet in Your Teapot, Pt. II — Herbals Made from Flowers
There’s a bouquet in your teapot, with teas having flowers added in (explored in Part I). Then, there are infusions made entirely of flowers. They bring fragrances, exotic tastes, and health benefits to your teatime — oops…I mean “infusion time.” There’s a lot of information online about the health benefits of floral infusions, also called… Continue reading
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The Benefit Claims of Herbals
The health benefits of tea (Camellia Sinensis) are touted everywhere you look. But what about those other brews made of various herbs and other plant parts that some people call “teas” (and that those of us who know better call “herbal infusions” or just “herbals”)? These herbals through the centuries have been used to address… Continue reading
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Anything but….
To call something “vanilla” is to infer that it lacks excitement. What is it about vanilla that people find boring? This association couldn’t be further from the truth! The warm sweetness of vanilla is what makes things taste scrumptious – everything from bakery items to tea! In fact, I have found an increasingly steady trend… Continue reading
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