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Top Five Reasons to Choose Organic Tea
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Friday, May 17, 2013
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Friday, May 17, 2013
From your health to the health of the planet, there are plenty of good reasons to select organic tea over conventionally grown tea. Here are the top five reasons to buy organic tea, including techn... -
Red Tea
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012
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Sunday, May 12, 2013
The term "red tea" has two very different meanings. Learn about both definitions in this tea glossary. -
Black Tea Defined
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Saturday, August 11, 2012
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Sunday, May 12, 2013
Get the definition for the West's most popular type of tea: black tea. -
Peach Rooibos Smoothie Recipe
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Updated:
Saturday, May 11, 2013
Although rooibos is sometimes known as "red tea," this isn't technically a "tea smoothie" -- it's an "herbal infusion smoothie." Regardless of what you want to call it, this Peach Rooibos Smoothie ... -
Date Tea Smoothie Recipe
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Updated:
Saturday, May 11, 2013
This Date Tea Smoothie recipe uses dried dates, black tea powder and dairy milk or coconut milk to create a flavorful breakfast smoothie. If you'd like, you can add vanilla whey powder or vanilla s... -
Vanilla Tea Smoothie Recipe
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
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Saturday, May 11, 2013
This healthy Vanilla Tea Smoothie recipe combines powdered black tea with low-fat milk, fruit and vanilla (or vanilla protein powder) into one tasty breakfast shake. -
Cardamom Herbal Chai Recipe
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Monday, November 02, 2009
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Saturday, May 11, 2013
This spiced cardamom herbal chai recipe is both piquant and sweet. Like “ginger tea†with honey, many people use this kind of spiced, caffeine free "tea" to soothe... -
Apple-Chai Martini Recipe
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Friday, January 07, 2011
Updated:
Thursday, May 09, 2013
This organic Apple-Chai Martini recipe won the Monthly Tea Recipe Contest on About.com. It uses rooibos chai, muddled Gala apple and organic vodka for a warming holiday flavor. -
Decoction
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
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Thursday, May 09, 2013
A decoction is a drink made from a special means of preparation that is often used for medicinal teas, herbs and masala chai. It is different from an infusion. -
Infusion Definition
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
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Thursday, May 09, 2013
An infusion is a tea or herb that has been prepared as a beverage in a particular way. It is different from a decoction. -
Herbal Tea Definition
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
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Thursday, May 09, 2013
Herbal teas are also known as "tisanes" or "herbal infusions." Get the definition of herbal tea and learn what makes it different from so-called "true tea." -
Botanical (Herbal Tea)
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
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Thursday, May 09, 2013
In the beverage world, "botanical" is an alternate term for herbal tea or tisane. -
Tisane (Herbal Tea)
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Tuesday, August 11, 2009
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Thursday, May 09, 2013
Tisanes are also commonly known by many other names. Like tea, they are infused or boiled in hot water. -
Yerba Mate
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Friday, April 09, 2010
Updated:
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Yerba mate is a popular South American herb that is brewed into a high-caffeine infusion. Learn the basics of this popular coffeehouse drink, and then check out more yerba mate information, includi... -
Tea Books
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Monday, March 28, 2011
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Thursday, May 09, 2013
This list of tea books is ideal for anyone who is interested in delving deeper into the world of tea and learning more about the flavors, histories, cultures and artisanal practices associated with... -
Ginger Tea Recipes
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Saturday, March 26, 2011
Updated:
Thursday, May 09, 2013
Learn how to make ginger tea with these ginger tea recipes, including recipes for iced ginger tea, ginger tea cocktails and more. -
Side Effects of Drinking Coffee
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Updated:
Monday, May 06, 2013
A reader asks about the common side effects of drinking coffee. These can include side effects from caffeine, as well as digestive side effects and more. -
GT's Organic Raw Kombucha: Multi-Green
Created:
Monday, April 29, 2013
Updated:
Monday, April 29, 2013
GT's Organic Raw Kombucha: Multi-Green is a seriously green-boosted kombucha that is not for the faint of heart. Learn more with this review and tasting notes. -
Sugar in Starbucks
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Monday, April 29, 2013
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Monday, April 29, 2013
Find out how much sugar is in your favorite Starbucks drinks, including coffees, teas, hot chocolates and more. -
Sugar-Free Starbucks
Created:
Monday, April 29, 2013
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Monday, April 29, 2013
Many Starbucks drinks are laden with sugar, but not all of them are! Here's a listing of sugar-free Starbucks drinks, including sugar-free Starbucks coffees, teas and espressos. -
What's the difference between a wet and a dry cappuccino?
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
A reader asks, "What's the difference between a wet and a dry cappuccino?" -
Top 10 Cold Drinks for Summer
Created:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Updated:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Learn to make fantastic iced coffee, iced tea, lemonade, milkshakes and more with this collection of About Coffee / Tea's top ten cold drinks for summer. The collection includes the most popular ic... -
Honest Tea Reviews: Lemon Tea, Half & Half and Sweet Tea
Created:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Updated:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Honest Tea is one of the most famous tea companies in the United States. Their bottled iced teas are organic and are less sweet than most, plus they're available in many grocery stores, convenience... -
What is a Chai Wallah?
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
A reader asks, "What is a chai wallah?" -
Chai
Created:
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Updated:
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Depending on where you are and who you're talking with, the word 'chai' can have very different meanings. Learn the various definitions of 'chai' on About.com Coffee / Tea. -
The History of Masala Chai (a.k.a. "Chai Tea")
Created:
Monday, September 28, 2009
Updated:
Sunday, March 31, 2013
The history of the “chai” you can now find in nearly any coffeehouse dates back thousands of years. Ancient “masala chai” (“spiced tea”) is steeped in tales of r... -
What is Spice Tea?
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
A reader asks, "What is Spice Tea?" -
Spiced Tea
Created:
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Updated:
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Learn all about spiced tea, including what it is, where it is drunk and how to make it at home. -
Orange Scones Recipe
Created:
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Updated:
Sunday, March 31, 2013
This orange scones recipe uses organic, dried orange peel and a melange of spices for a wintery, warming flavor. -
Masala Chai 101
Created:
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Updated:
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Masala Chai 101 features masala chai basics, recipes, product reviews and more. Check out instant chais, teabag and loose-leaf masala chais, traditional masala chai recipes, contemporary chai recip... -
Tea Drink Variations
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Friday, October 16, 2009
Updated:
Sunday, March 31, 2013
There are many variations on regular hot tea. These are a few of the most popular twists on tea out there, including iced teas, tea cocktails and more. -
Best Madeleines Recipes
Created:
Monday, March 07, 2011
Updated:
Sunday, March 31, 2013
This collection of the best Madeleines recipes includes recipes for French Madeleine cookies / cakes.