I went to Bigalow's site and they still sell the vanilla caramel. I keep forgetting to look for it in the other stores. It can be ordered on their site.
Weight-Loss Tea Talk
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I went to Bigalow's site and they still sell the vanilla caramel. I keep forgetting to look for it in the other stores. It can be ordered on their site.
Emerald1
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Review of Snow Geisha
This is a white tea from Teavana that get’s approximately 3.3 out of 5 on their website. I wanted to try it because I was in the mood for a white tea that wasn’t too sweet like Strawberry Paraiso (which got a higher rating). The cost almost made me change my mind but my curiosity gave the clerk my debit card. The moment you open this tea, the loose leaf aroma fills whatever room you’re in. The smell of cherries takes over. If you don’t like cherries stay far away from this tea! I brewed it with the recommended 2 min time-frame and it seems a shame since a rich rosey red just starts to flow out of the leaves around that time. The color ends up being a very faint pink. I also tried brewing several on periods at 3-4 minutes. It didn’t seem to get bitter and unfortunately the color didn’t change much either. The taste is mild so even though this is a white tea it isn’t incredibly weak. Cherry is the prominent flavor. It's hard to get a grasp of any backdrop flavors because the main fruit is so strong. It tastes like I’m drinking melted cough drops. In my opinion, that’s not something very appealing but to each his own. However, I do think that it taste very good. I feel that the price is a little high for what it offers. I agree that it deserves 3 stars out of 5.
Type- White
Overall Body-medium strength
Aroma- cherry cough drops
Brew Color- pale pink/blush
Strongest Flavor- Cherry
Best Time To Drink- anytime
Recommend?- Undecided/Maybe
# Of Brews- 2 but it will lose a little flavor
Price- $15 per 2 oz (Teavana and Amazon)
Ingredients- White tea, cherries (with pits), rosehips, hibiscus blossoms, orange peel, apples, lemon peel, mango bits, pineapple pieces and rose petals
Directions- Use 1.5 teaspoons of tea per 8oz of water. Heat water to 175-180 degrees and steep tea for 2 minutes. For stronger tea, use more tea leaves. 2oz of tea equals 25-30 teaspoons.
This is a white tea from Teavana that get’s approximately 3.3 out of 5 on their website. I wanted to try it because I was in the mood for a white tea that wasn’t too sweet like Strawberry Paraiso (which got a higher rating). The cost almost made me change my mind but my curiosity gave the clerk my debit card. The moment you open this tea, the loose leaf aroma fills whatever room you’re in. The smell of cherries takes over. If you don’t like cherries stay far away from this tea! I brewed it with the recommended 2 min time-frame and it seems a shame since a rich rosey red just starts to flow out of the leaves around that time. The color ends up being a very faint pink. I also tried brewing several on periods at 3-4 minutes. It didn’t seem to get bitter and unfortunately the color didn’t change much either. The taste is mild so even though this is a white tea it isn’t incredibly weak. Cherry is the prominent flavor. It's hard to get a grasp of any backdrop flavors because the main fruit is so strong. It tastes like I’m drinking melted cough drops. In my opinion, that’s not something very appealing but to each his own. However, I do think that it taste very good. I feel that the price is a little high for what it offers. I agree that it deserves 3 stars out of 5.
Type- White
Overall Body-medium strength
Aroma- cherry cough drops
Brew Color- pale pink/blush
Strongest Flavor- Cherry
Best Time To Drink- anytime
Recommend?- Undecided/Maybe
# Of Brews- 2 but it will lose a little flavor
Price- $15 per 2 oz (Teavana and Amazon)
Ingredients- White tea, cherries (with pits), rosehips, hibiscus blossoms, orange peel, apples, lemon peel, mango bits, pineapple pieces and rose petals
Directions- Use 1.5 teaspoons of tea per 8oz of water. Heat water to 175-180 degrees and steep tea for 2 minutes. For stronger tea, use more tea leaves. 2oz of tea equals 25-30 teaspoons.
I think my favorite is Black tea, Earl Gray. My second would be Thai tea. It is also made from black tea. It's so good and I haven't been able to find any around here lately. I need to go to a Asian food store and look for it. The kind I like is loose leaves.
Right now I'm going to have some decaff black tea that I brewed with some orange oil in it. I'm going to drink it iced because it's 85 outside right now.
Right now I'm going to have some decaff black tea that I brewed with some orange oil in it. I'm going to drink it iced because it's 85 outside right now.
Emerald1
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Ok...the word tea is in this joke. So it counts! lol
A woman calls her boyfriend and says, “Please come
over here and help me.
I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can’t figure out
how to get it started.”
Her boyfriend asks, “What is it supposed to be when
it’s finished?”
The woman says, “According to the picture on the box,
it’s a tiger.”
Her boyfriend decides to go over and help with the
puzzle.
She lets him in and shows him where she has the puzzle
spread all over the table.
He studies the pieces for a moment, then looks at the
box, then turns to her and says,
“First of all, no matter what we do, we’re not going
to be able to assemble these
pieces into anything resembling a tiger.”
He takes her hand and says, “Second, I want you to
relax.
Let’s have a nice cup of tea, and then …” He
sighed…
“Let’s put all the Frosted Flakes back in the box…”
A woman calls her boyfriend and says, “Please come
over here and help me.
I have a killer jigsaw puzzle, and I can’t figure out
how to get it started.”
Her boyfriend asks, “What is it supposed to be when
it’s finished?”
The woman says, “According to the picture on the box,
it’s a tiger.”
Her boyfriend decides to go over and help with the
puzzle.
She lets him in and shows him where she has the puzzle
spread all over the table.
He studies the pieces for a moment, then looks at the
box, then turns to her and says,
“First of all, no matter what we do, we’re not going
to be able to assemble these
pieces into anything resembling a tiger.”
He takes her hand and says, “Second, I want you to
relax.
Let’s have a nice cup of tea, and then …” He
sighed…
“Let’s put all the Frosted Flakes back in the box…”
Emerald1
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"Black tea is SAFE for most adults. Too much black tea, such as more than five cups per day, can cause side effects because of the caffeine.
People who drink black tea or other caffeinated beverages all the time, especially in large amounts, can develop psychological dependence."
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, black tea in small amounts is probably not harmful. Do not drink more than 2 cups a day of black tea. This amount of tea provides about 200 mg of caffeine. Consuming more than this amount during pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of miscarriage and other negative effects, including symptoms of caffeine withdrawal in newborns and lower birth weight.
If you are breast-feeding, drinking more than 2 cups a day of black tea might cause your baby to become more irritable and have more bowel movements.
Anemia: Drinking black tea may make anemia worse in people with iron deficiency.
Anxiety disorders: The caffeine in black tea might make these conditions worse.
Bleeding disorders: There is some reason to believe that the caffeine in black tea might slow blood clotting, though this hasn’t been shown in people. Use caffeine cautiously if you have a bleeding disorder.
Heart problems: Caffeine in black tea can cause irregular heartbeat in certain people. If you have a heart condition, use caffeine with caution.
Diabetes: The caffeine in black tea might affect blood sugar. Use black tea with caution if you have diabetes.
Glaucoma: Drinking caffeinated black tea increases the pressure inside the eye. The increase occurs within 30 minutes and lasts for at least 90 minutes.
Hormone-sensitive condition such as breast cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, endometriosis, or uterine fibroids: Black tea might act like estrogen. If you have any condition that might be made worse by exposure to estrogen, don’t use black tea.
High blood pressure: The caffeine in black tea might increase blood pressure in people with high blood pressure. However, this doesn't seem to occur in people who drink black tea or other caffeinated products regularly.
Brittle bones (osteoporosis): Drinking caffeinated black tea can increase the amount of calcium that is flushed out in the urine. This might weaken bones. Don’t drink more than 300 mg of caffeine per day (approximately 2-3 cups of black tea). Taking extra calcium may help to make up for calcium losses. Older women who have a genetic condition that affects the way they use vitamin D, should use caffeine with caution.
BLACK TEA: Uses, Side Effects, Interactions and Warnings - WebMD
Jeanette401
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BTW, had my husband do a double take and when he stopped laughing, ask me where I heard that joke when I told it to him 
Emerald1
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American Cancer Society
Nutrition tips for people with weak immune systems
The following dietary suggestions, from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington, were developed for patients with decreased immune function caused by chemotherapy or radiation therapy. While your immune system is recovering, you may be told to try to avoid being exposed to possible infection-causing germs. For example, you may need to avoid some foods that are likely to have high levels of bacteria.
http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/Sur...nutrition-during-treatment-weak-immune-system
Nutrition tips for people with weak immune systems
The following dietary suggestions, from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington, were developed for patients with decreased immune function caused by chemotherapy or radiation therapy. While your immune system is recovering, you may be told to try to avoid being exposed to possible infection-causing germs. For example, you may need to avoid some foods that are likely to have high levels of bacteria.
- Cold brewed tea made with warm or cold water
- maté tea
http://www.cancer.org/Treatment/Sur...nutrition-during-treatment-weak-immune-system
Emerald1
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Found this on Asian Fusion/Recipes
Chinese Tea Eggs "cha ye dan"
Boiled eggs cracked and steeped in a hot mixture of black tea leaves, soy sauce, and cinnamon stick.
A cheap snack food, found all over China.
6 eggs
5 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoon black tea leaves or 2 tea bag
3 piece star anise
1 small stick cinnamon or cassia bark
Method
1. Place shell-less eggs in saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 minutes.
2. Remove the eggs. With a knife, tap each egg to slightly crack the shells in two or three places. (or roll them in a towel!) Return to saucepan.
3. Add other ingredients and stir. Cover and simmer for 3 hours, adding water as necessary. Drain, serve hot or cold.
Found this on Asian Fusion Asian Recipes
Chinese Tea Eggs "cha ye dan"
Boiled eggs cracked and steeped in a hot mixture of black tea leaves, soy sauce, and cinnamon stick.
A cheap snack food, found all over China.
6 eggs
5 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoon black tea leaves or 2 tea bag
3 piece star anise
1 small stick cinnamon or cassia bark
Method
1. Place shell-less eggs in saucepan with enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 minutes.
2. Remove the eggs. With a knife, tap each egg to slightly crack the shells in two or three places. (or roll them in a towel!) Return to saucepan.
3. Add other ingredients and stir. Cover and simmer for 3 hours, adding water as necessary. Drain, serve hot or cold.
Found this on Asian Fusion Asian Recipes
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Emerald1
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@BigLyn: You know I haven't had cold tea in sooo long. I think it's time to jump back into it again.
Remember I mentioned a while back that Chamomile tea could be used to aid sickly plants? Well after drinking a good brew of Chamomile I decided to water my plants with the rest. The plants that looked sick a week ago, are now a very rich green vibrant color and are starting to blossom with will eventually give me yummy fruit
Thats pretty neat. I looked it up. Chamomile is known as the doctor plant.
Remember I mentioned a while back that Chamomile tea could be used to aid sickly plants? Well after drinking a good brew of Chamomile I decided to water my plants with the rest. The plants that looked sick a week ago, are now a very rich green vibrant color and are starting to blossom with will eventually give me yummy fruit
Thats pretty neat. I looked it up. Chamomile is known as the doctor plant.
Emerald1
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Today my husband and I picked up Darjeeling tea from Chamberlins. When I saw it I remembered that it was supposed to be one of the most popular teas in the world so I decided to get it since they didn't have Thai tea.
It's by Choice Organic Teas and it cost about $5 for 16 bags. It's Fair Trade certified so that's cool.
But anyway, it tastes like a toned down Earl Grey. It's more mild than Earl Grey. I like Earl and I like this too. Because it's not over powering I think it would be great to mix Darjeeling with another tea and make a neat fusion.
If you find this give it a try.
It's by Choice Organic Teas and it cost about $5 for 16 bags. It's Fair Trade certified so that's cool.
But anyway, it tastes like a toned down Earl Grey. It's more mild than Earl Grey. I like Earl and I like this too. Because it's not over powering I think it would be great to mix Darjeeling with another tea and make a neat fusion.
If you find this give it a try.
I have some Darjeeling tea. I do find it a little too mild for me.
Hey maybe I'll brew up that tea I can't drink with the Chamomile in it and poor it on my plants!
I have so much tea right now I keep telling my self to stop buying it for a while. BUT when I see something interesting I buy it. Maybe I should take the older teas I have and just mix it into my house plants soil. It might help. I don't think it would hurt them!
Hey maybe I'll brew up that tea I can't drink with the Chamomile in it and poor it on my plants!
I have so much tea right now I keep telling my self to stop buying it for a while. BUT when I see something interesting I buy it. Maybe I should take the older teas I have and just mix it into my house plants soil. It might help. I don't think it would hurt them!
Emerald1
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Yea. The Darjeeling was so mild and after drinking it I later decided to let it steep for a longer period (6 minutes). It was better. I think I'll just keep steeping it for a long time.
Be careful with pouring tea mixes into your plants lol
Check the ingredient list. Make sure there isn't any sugar added. You don't want ants everywhere.
I've just had a late breakfast (it's 1:30pm) and I'm enjoying the best spearmint tea I've ever made. We got spearmint leaves again from a market near us for 99 cents a bag.... I just steep a little in water at 208 degrees for about 5-6 minutes.
Spearmint ^_^ mmmMMMmmm
Emerald1
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Review of Sencha
Sencha is perhaps the most popular tea in Japan. Like matcha, it is used in tea ceremonies and can be taken very seriously. There is a Sencha culture that prides itself of the values or Sencha types like golden, traditional, and Sencha mixed with gold. The type that I am reviewing is traditional and can be found for $5 at a local Asian market or on Maeda-sen’s website. This is customarily a loose leaf tea that has been rolled into needle shapes. It has a sweet and slightly vegetal taste. It leaves a smooth finish. I recommend this to those who would like to try a new pure green. If you normally drink a flavored tea, don’t hesitate to give this a try. When I first tried this tea about a year ago, I didn’t like it. It was too vegetal for my taste as I was used to flavored teas. But I have grown to really appreciate it. I completely understand why it’s so popular and used in ceremonies. My opinion is that it’s a good addition to a tea collection. Below I took a picture of my brew.
Type- Green (Pure)
Overall Body- balanced (moderate)
Aroma- Sweet leaves
Brew Color- translucent lime or golden yellow color if it is of good quality. It will be light brown to dark sage if it is of a lesser quality.
Strongest Flavor- Pure Tea Leaves
Recommend? - Yea
# Of Brews- 2
Price- $5 Asian market and Maeda-en. Can also be found for $10 at Teavana
Ingredients- Pure green tea leaves
Directions- 1 tbsp in 12oz 165-190 degree F water for 1 minute
A picture of my Sencha on my garden work table. ^_^
Sencha is perhaps the most popular tea in Japan. Like matcha, it is used in tea ceremonies and can be taken very seriously. There is a Sencha culture that prides itself of the values or Sencha types like golden, traditional, and Sencha mixed with gold. The type that I am reviewing is traditional and can be found for $5 at a local Asian market or on Maeda-sen’s website. This is customarily a loose leaf tea that has been rolled into needle shapes. It has a sweet and slightly vegetal taste. It leaves a smooth finish. I recommend this to those who would like to try a new pure green. If you normally drink a flavored tea, don’t hesitate to give this a try. When I first tried this tea about a year ago, I didn’t like it. It was too vegetal for my taste as I was used to flavored teas. But I have grown to really appreciate it. I completely understand why it’s so popular and used in ceremonies. My opinion is that it’s a good addition to a tea collection. Below I took a picture of my brew.
Type- Green (Pure)
Overall Body- balanced (moderate)
Aroma- Sweet leaves
Brew Color- translucent lime or golden yellow color if it is of good quality. It will be light brown to dark sage if it is of a lesser quality.
Strongest Flavor- Pure Tea Leaves
Recommend? - Yea
# Of Brews- 2
Price- $5 Asian market and Maeda-en. Can also be found for $10 at Teavana
Ingredients- Pure green tea leaves
Directions- 1 tbsp in 12oz 165-190 degree F water for 1 minute
A picture of my Sencha on my garden work table. ^_^