The flowers and leaves of the hibiscus plant are widely known to have an abundance of benefits for the skin and hair. In fact, at home in India, we often make a concoction of coconut oil simmered with hibiscus flowers and curry leaves to apply on the hair. Having been in … Continue reading
As summer approaches with a vengeance is most parts of the country, my hot tea drinking habit is being supplanted by cold brewed tea served in glasses filled with ice cubes made from tea. And instead of seasonal stone fruit pies served warm, hours out of the oven, I opt … Continue reading
Cold brewing can be done with both tea and coffee. Some people find cold brewing to be superior because of the exceptionally smooth flavor and a noticeable lack of tannins. We’ve written previously about cold brewing versus hot brewing when it comes to caffeine. However, what about the health benefits? In … Continue reading
As most of you know, I’m a big believer in health and wellness. As most of you know, sugar is very bad for you. Sugar is responsible, among other things, for the increase in obesity and Type II Diabetes that has increased among our children and a myriad of health … Continue reading
I recently ran across a recipe for Thai tea, a from-scratch version of the iced milk tea. Here in Thailand, that’s often made from a powdered mix, artificially flavored and colored orange. I researched the original ingredients once (here), and that flavored tea may have been made with orange blossoms and … Continue reading
As you’ve probably gathered from my last two posts on TChing, I’m on mission to explore different ways to enjoy cold or frozen tea. I really love TEAsicles and I adore Chai tea, so I’ve created Chai TEAsicles! It’s best to create the Chai on cooler days as you will … Continue reading