FoodPeer - Tea

Green Tea

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 18:31:25 -0400

Green Tea: Natures Miracle Heath Drink
by Jim O'Neill "Camellia Sinensis" or Green Tea is rich in Catechins, which are antioxidants. The best variety is said to originate from tea farms in China, especially those protected from pesticides. It is best to drink pure green tea without preservatives or other artificial flavors.

Making Tea

Tue, 04 Apr 2006 13:26:27 -0400

Basic Steps To Make Great Tasting Tea
by James McDonald Not everyone knows how to make tea the correct way. Some people learn by trial and error and others have the information passed down from their parents or other relatives. Tea can be made many different ways but there are some guidelines you can follow to insure you get a great tasting cup.

Discover South African Rooibos Tea

Sun, 26 Mar 2006 14:46:55 -0500

by Uma Mays Rooibos: Tea of South Africa
Rooibos or Redbush as it is more commonly known is red tea that is grown only in the South African highlands. It comes from the plant Aspalathus linearis, rather than the Camellia plants that produce traditional teas, such as Black, Green or Oolong tea. The name Rooibos, an African slang word of Dutch origin meaning "Red Bush." Rooibos tea is a distinctive red colour and its taste is also unique with a very sweet and slightly nutty flavour.

South America�s Yerba Mat� Gives All-Natural Energy Boost

Sun, 06 Mar 2005 21:21:23 -0500

(ARA) � Millions of Americans rely on coffee and sugary drinks filled with calories to get them started in the morning; but thanks to a movement that started in South America, Americans may soon be singing the praises of a different all-natural pick-me-up. Yerba mat�, a tea-like beverage that has been popular in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay and Southern Brazil for generations, is starting to catch on in the United States.

Making Chinese Tea

Sun, 06 Mar 2005 12:21:44 -0500

by Wong Yee Lee Chinese Tea Chinese tea - water quality
The quality of tea is controlled by the quality of the water. It was said in ancient China that water is the mother of tea.
There are three categories of water: best is water from a hill, average is water from the river, bottom is water from a well. The best water from a hill is on a hilltop; the best water from a river is in the middle of a river; the best water from a well is from a well which is frequently used.

How to brew green tea?

Sun, 06 Mar 2005 01:06:47 -0500

by Tea Hub Chinese people have developed many different green tea brewing methods. Based on leave adding timing, the methods can be divided into three categories: upper adding, middle adding and bottom adding.

Do you know the difference between brewing tea for testing vs. for tasting?

Sat, 05 Mar 2005 13:50:42 -0500

by Tea Hub The purpose of brewing tea for testing is to bring out all the bad aspects of tea. The purpose of brewing tea for tasting, on the other hand, is to avoid all the bad aspects of tea. As you can see, the two actually serve completely opposite purposes.

Do you have the right water for brewing tea?

Fri, 04 Mar 2005 23:08:51 -0500

by Tea Hub Many people know that the quality of tea leaves is very important for brewing a good cup of tea. However, not many people realize that the water that they use to brew tea is as important, if not more important, for brewing a good cup of tea. Mr. Zhang Dafu of Ming dynasty wrote in his Mei Hua Cao Tang Bi Tan that �Tea leaves need water to be brewed into a good cup of tea. 100% quality water can brew 80% quality tea leaves into a 100% quality cup of tea. On the other hand, 80% quality water can only brew 100% quality tea leaves into an 80% quality cup of tea.�