Guest contribution by Paula Geerligs IT’S STILL SUMMER TIME. My summer heat survival strategy? A fridge full of iced tea, of all kinds, ready to drink. The great thing about tea is that it counts as water, so you can stay cool and hydrated while sipping on something tasty. And … Continue reading
At this time of the year when many wine drinkers turn to indisputably quaffable wines (Read: “rosé”), I turn to drinking tall glasses of iced tea. But not just any iced tea. My version of choice involves lightly brewed delicate white tea flavored with the fleeting berries of summer, requiring … Continue reading
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