tea
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The Buzz Vs The Bulge Chart Compares Caffeine To Calories
11:05PM Kevin Purdy | Does a small Frappuccino give you enough caffeine to be worth the calories? How long would you have to run to work off an iced latte? David McCandless’ beautiful chart puts all your caffeine concerns in perspective. More »
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Steepster Is A Virtual Tea House For Tea Aficionados
3:00AM Jason Fitzpatrick | If you read over our review of the Snooth, the social network for wine lovers, and thought “What about tea?” then you’re in luck. Steepster is a virtual tea house of sorts with tea reviews, information, and even tea blogs. More »
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Treat Sweaty Palms And Feet With Black Tea
8:30AM Azadeh Ensha | Sweating is a critical bodily function, but that doesn’t make having sweaty hands and feet any more tolerable. Here’s how to treat both using tea bags. More »
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Herbal Tea Adds A Flavourful Kick To Your Coffee
3:30AM Jason Fitzpatrick | Most coffee flavorings are a mishmash of fake flavouring, preservatives and sugar. Adding a little herbal tea to your French press coffee is cheap way to add natural flavoring. More »
Let Water for Green or White Tea Cool Before Pouring
2:01AM Kevin Purdy | Portfolio magazine has a great guide to the realm of higher-end teas, with an introduction to different varieties and age-old wisdom (along with some new-age connoisseur-style advice) on how to best prepare and enjoy the lower-caffeine pick-me-up. I was surprised to see this tip amongst the offerings: Experts say that you should use boiling water for black tea. For more delicate green or white tea, Sebastian Beckwith, co-founder of the Connecticut-based specialty-tea seller In Pursuit of Tea, suggests letting the water cool for a few minutes. “You lose a lot of flavour if you put boiling water on white or green tea,” he says. We’re obviously not big fans of making simple things more complicated around here, but if it improves your morning ritual, all the better. Gourmet Tea Guide [Portfolio] More »
