Healthy tea has been a popular topic as more people try to kick the coffee habit. Recent studies at Pace University have shown that there is a major health benefit of white tea extract - it can kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the body with more success than other teas. The study focused primarily on the bacteria that cause…
On a grey day in London in 1971, an incredible thing happened: a cup of Costa coffee was poured for the very first time. Its creators, the brothers Sergio and Bruno Costa, first sold their coffee to a handful of local caterers. Then to some delicatessens. A few years later, they opened their first coffee shop. Today Costa is…
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The Sweet Afton Tea Room and Restaurant is a smoke- free tea room, presented in British tradition, serving savories, sweets and heartier fare. Our teas are imported from London and are served in a personal teapot. The Sweet Afton Tea Room and Restaurant has a long legacy of creating wonderful times and memories that connect…
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Yes, Americans are obsessed! We drink as much coffee as we can get. For many of us, our mornings aren t complete without a cup or two to get us fueled. Some people, after waking up, reach for a cup before doing anything else. Simply, Americans are obsessed with coffee. And, of course, there s always the afternoon pick-me-up…
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British Dictionary definitions for Boston Tea Party Boston Tea Party noun 1. (US, history) a raid in 1773 made by citizens of Boston (disguised as Indians) on three British ships in the harbour as a protest against taxes on tea and the monopoly given to the East India Company. The contents of several hundred chests of tea were…
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Celebrates Valentines Day! Sunday, February 14 Open Your Heart to Love with Zen Dog Tea and Chocolate Pairings Your choice of either 1 oz tin of “Moonlight White” Pu-erh or 2 oz tin of “Healing Heart” Rose/Lavender Plus a Chocolate Truffle Bar $35 with complimentary tea tasting for two Call us for tea tasting or purchase Zen…
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So how can an ancient beverage be used in a diet pill? Green tea diet pills use the same leaves that are used to make the drinkable green tea, but they are in a concentrated form. When a diet pill contains green tea extract, supposedly, the extract is the polyphenols from the green tea leaves. In addition to EGCG and its benefits…
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Sometimes referred to as London Fog, the Earl Grey Creme Tea Latte varies just a little bit from the regular equation. Instead of the classic syrup that s in a black tea latte, this one features vanilla. The rest of the recipe is the same: half hot water, half 2% steamed milk, and the usual amount of pumps. The combination of…
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It’s easy to find awesome coffee shops in Manhattan and in Brooklyn. Tea shops, however, are a bit more obscure and difficult to stumble upon. We’ve rounded up some great tea rooms in New York that are ideal for either lounging, tasting, purchasing loose-leaf, or simply taking an afternoon teatime break. Not only are the teas…
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Green tea flavored desserts are so widespread all over the US today, and it seems like Green tea Ice Cream is as popular here as in Japan. Because green tea goes so well with milk products Green Tea flavor is understandably a delicious choice for ice cream. Green Tea Ice Cream is a Japanese dessert everyone knows in the US even…
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11.00 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. Monday - Saturday Reservations accepted. Tucked away in a flower-covered passageway just steps off Naples’ upscale Fifth Avenue, (between English Traditions and Fidelity Bank) Brambles Tea Room and Gift Shop offers an oasis of tranquility in a busy world. Serving lunches and Afternoon Teas in the best…
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What is Matcha Tea? Matcha tea - literally, powdered tea - is a special type of green tea: a precious, jewel-green powder that is whisked with hot water in a bowl to make a frothy beverage of the same name. Preparation of matcha tea is the focus of the Japanese tea ceremony and has a long association with Zen. Matcha tea is…
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After decades of crafting the perfect cup, we ve learned that the secret behind great coffee is the people who make it. From roasters to baristas, from marketers to accountants, each cup of Peet’s requires the contributions of many—and we’re always looking for more talented individuals to join our team. We strive to foster a…
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The tearoom is located inside Forestwood Antique Mall and serving daily from 11:00 am to 3:00pm. Enjoy lunch or Sunday Brunch Forestwood Garden Tea Room is a long time dining tradition with North Dallas regulars. Customers in the mall take advantage of a break from shopping to enjoy one of the daily specials; a main entrée…
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Last week, we explored chai concentrates; this week, we continue our spicy adventure with chai tea bags. With dozens of varieties of chai tea bags available - too many to taste in a single panel - we zeroed in on certified organic varieties of the classic blend of black tea and spices. Each tea was steeped according to package…
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Enjoying a bowl of matcha tea in the kitchen is a nice way to blend some of the formal elements of tea ceremony with the everyday casualness of a kitchen visit. Matcha, a powdered form of green tea found mostly in Japan, is usually associated with intricate tea ceremonies where the tea is whisked and served in a special tatami-floored…
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Legend has it that a Chinese emperor, Shen Nung, accidentally discovered tea in 2737 BC when a leaf of tea dropped into his bowl of hot water while he was in the garden near the tea tree. The emperor sniffed the fragrant brew, tasted it, and liked what he drank. Thus tea was discovered. The first mention of tea, however, is…
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