May 16 2022
Growing Herbs Herbs for tea making are as easy to grow as other herbs as the end use is different but the growing conditions are the same, good soil, warmth, light and moisture. For beginners, you only need to start off with a few plants of mint, a patch of chamomile and 4-6 lemon balm …
Apr 26 2022
Experience the health benefits of honey Healthy ingredients are the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. Whether it be a minor addition for flavor, or an increased dosage that completely transforms a meal, finding healthy ingredients that are both nutritious and delicious can enhance your diet and your life. Honey is a diverse ingredient that can …
Apr 26 2022
Earl Grey tea, less commonly (and incorrectly) spelled Earl Gray is a mainstay of British tea culture. Arguably the most popular flavored tea in western countries, Earl Grey is named after Charles Grey, a former UK prime minister and member of the Whig party. Earl Gray typically and historically is a black tea that has been flavored …
Apr 26 2022
Lemon balm and lemon verbena are two naturally lemon-scented herbs. These herbs are quite remarkable in that they naturally smell like lemons, even though neither is closely related to the lemon plant. This article compares the two herbs, which are quite similar to each other, exploring their similarities and differences in terms of flavor, aroma, …
Apr 24 2022
Delight with these light and flaky green tea cream puffs Green Tea Cream Puffs Ingredients: * 1/2 cup white sugar * 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour * 1 pinch sea salt * 1 tablespoons matcha powder * 2 cups non-fat milk * 2 egg yolks, beaten * 1 teaspoon vanilla extract * 1/2 cup shortening * …
Apr 15 2022
The first yellow spots in the lawn and along roadsides are telling me every year that winter is finally over, and that the promise of life has come back, and Mother Earth will provide for us with an abundance of food and beauty again. Shining like little yellow stars they take over controlled lawns. They …
Mar 26 2022
Tea is most commonly associated with Asia. And it’s true that the majority of tea comes from China, India and other countries in that area. But there are other countries that have the climate, soil and expertise to produce a fine tea. In recent years, South Africa has been on the radar with the rising …
Mar 15 2022
Ginger tea is made from the ginger root, or the rhyzome. It is a knotty root, and has a light brown skin and a light juicy flesh on the inside. You can find ginger root in the fresh produce section in most grocery stores. But if you like you can grow your own ginger no matter …
Mar 04 2022
White tea is made from the same plant as is green tea, but undergoes a very different process. It begins with the rolled buds of the Camellia Sinensis plant, but suffers no oxidation. That oxidation process, often called fermentation, is what produces the distinctive color and taste of other teas. Though the word is the …
Feb 26 2022
Teapots are one of those rare things that are exquisitely lovely and serve as great decorative pieces, and also quite practical at the same time. If you are a tea lover, then a teapot is practically a must! There are several different kinds, mainly porcelain, glass, and ceramic. And contrary to popular belief, the purpose …