Food poisoning is synonymous with slimy sushi and bad buffets. But the truth is that any food can cause illness if it’s not properly selected, prepared, and refrigerated — even iced tea. To date, the CDC has reported few cases of mold or bacterial contamination in home brews, but problems in restaurants suggest we shouldn’t … Read more
Most of us have a good old coffee maker at home because it’s so convenient for the purpose of making several cups of coffee. Just add ground coffee and water, and switch it on! If you have some loose leaf tea but don’t have a proper teapot, you might be looking at the coffee machine … Read more
Black tea is one of the most popular drinks in the world — a nice hot cup will help kick off the morning and iced tea is the perfect refreshment during a hot day. But this traditional drink has many other benefits and uses as well. An annoying tingle in the throat really calls for … Read more
This morning I woke up to cold and rainy weather. Instead of preparing my regular morning tea, I felt like having something different. What if I would just try steeping tea in full cream milk? How would that work out? We all know that adding milk to tea is quite common. In fact, it’s a … Read more
Matcha and Starbucks is a match made in Heaven. The queen of coffee’s foray into teas is a welcomed move for customers craving new flavors with a nutritional bonus. And matcha isn’t just delicious, it’s a mood and energy booster with nearly as much caffeine as a dark roast. If you’re new to matcha, you … Read more
Fasting is a great way to burn fat and improve mental clarity. It works like a charm, but it can be a struggle if your stomach starts growling before you get to eat. A hot drink can soothe the savage munchies, but just a few calories are enough to sabotage your efforts. Sipping different types … Read more
We all know how a warm cup of Earl Grey tea benefits us on an emotional level. The strength of the black leaves tempered by citrusy hints of bergamot rind really massages the taste buds. You can practically smell the charm and grandeur of the London tea house where this blend was invented in the … Read more
Cold brewed coffee has become very trendy, but I feel like very few people are familiar with cold brewed tea. Having a hot and soothing cup in the winter is one thing. But during a hot summer afternoon, I prefer my tea ice-cold. And if you are going to drink the tea cold anyways, then … Read more
Whether it’s a quick bout of the “stomach flu” or an ongoing issue, diarrhea limits you to within a few feet of a bathroom. You never know when it will strike. If it lasts longer than three days or is accompanied by a high fever, call your doctor. But home remedies are a popular self-care … Read more
The Dunkin’ Donuts chai latte left me surprised. Getting this review of Dunkin’ iced and hot chai lattes done had been on my mind for a while because finding a good chai is pretty hard for most people who don’t live in major cities. I was reluctant to taste the Dunkin’ spin on chai because … Read more