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Miscellaneous

The best gifts to buy tea lovers in 2024

Switching to loose-leaf tea enhances flavor compared to tea bags.

fromOpen Culture

3 days ago

Coffee

George Orwell's Rules for Making the Perfect Cup of Tea: A Short Animation

George Orwell's essay details the 11 essential rules for brewing the perfect cup of tea, emphasizing quality and specific techniques.

fromEngadget

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

Miscellaneous

The best gifts to buy tea lovers in 2024

Switching to loose-leaf tea enhances flavor compared to tea bags.

Everyday cooking

12 Creative Ways To Repurpose Used Tea Bags In Your Home - Tasting Table

Used tea bags have numerous creative and beneficial uses beyond their initial brew.

2 days ago

Gadgets

5 Best Tea Brewing Tools For Every Tea Lover - Yanko Design

Tea brewing is elevated by innovative tools like smart teapots that customize the experience based on personal needs and preferences.

fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News

3 weeks ago

Everyday cooking

12 Creative Ways To Repurpose Used Tea Bags In Your Home - Tasting Table

Used tea bags have numerous creative and beneficial uses beyond their initial brew.

2 days ago

Gadgets

5 Best Tea Brewing Tools For Every Tea Lover - Yanko Design

Tea brewing is elevated by innovative tools like smart teapots that customize the experience based on personal needs and preferences.

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Alternative medicine

Brewing tea removes heavy metals from water, study finds

Tea may have health benefits by removing heavy metal ions from water, notably reducing lead concentrations.

4 days ago

Coffee

How Much Caffeine Your Kombucha Has Compared To A Cup Of Coffee - Tasting Table

Kombucha has low caffeine levels, averaging around 15 mg, making it a good alternative for caffeine-sensitive individuals.

Miscellaneous

The Milder Alternative To Green Tea You'll Want In Your Cozy Drink Rotation - Tasting Table

Yellow tea is a mellower, sweeter alternative to green tea and has a unique production process.

Alternative medicine

Brewing tea removes heavy metals from water, study finds

Tea may have health benefits by removing heavy metal ions from water, notably reducing lead concentrations.

4 days ago

Coffee

How Much Caffeine Your Kombucha Has Compared To A Cup Of Coffee - Tasting Table

Kombucha has low caffeine levels, averaging around 15 mg, making it a good alternative for caffeine-sensitive individuals.

Miscellaneous

The Milder Alternative To Green Tea You'll Want In Your Cozy Drink Rotation - Tasting Table

Yellow tea is a mellower, sweeter alternative to green tea and has a unique production process.

Cocktails

A Dirty Matcha Combines 2 Classic Drinks. Here's How To Make One - Tasting Table

The dirty matcha combines the boldness of espresso with the lightness of matcha for a harmonious beverage experience.

fromEater LA

Los Angeles

One of Brooklyn's Best Matcha Shops Just Opened in Los Feliz

Kettl opened its first West Coast shop in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, focusing on high-quality Japanese matcha and teas.

fromEater

Food & drink

The Best Caviar for a Host Gift Comes From a Beloved Tinned Fish Brand

The Eater Advent Calendar offers daily food treats with a focus on high-quality matcha that enhances the drinking experience.

Cocktails

How To Make Your Favorite Matcha Drink With Just A Mason Jar - Tasting Table

Matcha offers a unique flavor and sustainable caffeine boost, making it a popular alternative to coffee.

OMG science

8 months ago

What Exactly Does Caffeine-Free Matcha Taste Like? - Tasting Table

Decaf matcha has significantly less caffeine, but this negatively impacts its flavor profile compared to regular matcha.

Everyday cooking

Give Your Matcha A Fall Makeover With A Dash Of Chai Spices - Tasting Table

Combine chai spice and matcha for a unique, flavorful latte experience that's simple to prepare at home.

Cocktails

A Dirty Matcha Combines 2 Classic Drinks. Here's How To Make One - Tasting Table

The dirty matcha combines the boldness of espresso with the lightness of matcha for a harmonious beverage experience.

fromEater LA

Los Angeles

One of Brooklyn's Best Matcha Shops Just Opened in Los Feliz

Kettl opened its first West Coast shop in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, focusing on high-quality Japanese matcha and teas.

fromEater

Food & drink

The Best Caviar for a Host Gift Comes From a Beloved Tinned Fish Brand

The Eater Advent Calendar offers daily food treats with a focus on high-quality matcha that enhances the drinking experience.

Cocktails

How To Make Your Favorite Matcha Drink With Just A Mason Jar - Tasting Table

Matcha offers a unique flavor and sustainable caffeine boost, making it a popular alternative to coffee.

8 months ago

OMG science

What Exactly Does Caffeine-Free Matcha Taste Like? - Tasting Table

Decaf matcha has significantly less caffeine, but this negatively impacts its flavor profile compared to regular matcha.

Everyday cooking

Give Your Matcha A Fall Makeover With A Dash Of Chai Spices - Tasting Table

Combine chai spice and matcha for a unique, flavorful latte experience that's simple to prepare at home.

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Cocktails

The Ingredient That Makes Starbucks Chai Lattes Distinct - Tasting Table

Starbucks' chai lattes are made with a unique concentrate syrup that can be replicated at home for a customizable and cost-effective alternative.

Food & drink

2 weeks ago

How the humble teapot morphed from kitchen staple to designer icon

Young people are reviving interest in teapots, tying them to cultural trends like cottagecore and artistic expression.

fromMail Online

Coffee

Scientists reveal why you should NEVER microwave tea

Reheating tea in the microwave destroys its flavor due to the loss of flavonoids, making it taste terrible.

Brewing tea removes lead from water

Cellulose tea bags are most effective at adsorbing toxic metals, while steeping time significantly influences the removal of contaminants.

Miscellaneous

fromEarth911

We Earthlings: Microplastics In Your Tea?

Brewing tea with plastic bags releases billions of microplastics, posing health risks.

Choosing loose tea leaves over plastic tea bags can minimize microplastic exposure.

Coffee

Coffee Vs Tea: Which Caffeinated Drink Is Less Acidic? - Tasting Table

Coffee is generally more acidic than tea, with exceptions for certain teas like citrus-infused varieties.

Miscellaneous

The One Rule To Remember When Choosing Tea For Homemade Kombucha - Tasting Table

Homemade kombucha is a cost-effective alternative to store-bought

Tea choice significantly influences kombucha flavor, with preferences for black and green blends.

Food & drink

fromArs Technica

Brewing tea removes lead from water

Cellulose tea bags are most effective at adsorbing toxic metals, while steeping time significantly influences the removal of contaminants.

Miscellaneous

fromEarth911

We Earthlings: Microplastics In Your Tea?

Brewing tea with plastic bags releases billions of microplastics, posing health risks.

Choosing loose tea leaves over plastic tea bags can minimize microplastic exposure.

Coffee

Coffee Vs Tea: Which Caffeinated Drink Is Less Acidic? - Tasting Table

Coffee is generally more acidic than tea, with exceptions for certain teas like citrus-infused varieties.

Miscellaneous

The One Rule To Remember When Choosing Tea For Homemade Kombucha - Tasting Table

Homemade kombucha is a cost-effective alternative to store-bought

Tea choice significantly influences kombucha flavor, with preferences for black and green blends.

NYC food

16 Tea Drinks From Around The World That You Need To Try - Tasting Table

Tea is the most consumed beverage globally, with diverse styles and preparations reflecting cultural intricacies.

There are notable international tea drinks worth exploring for their unique flavors and cultural significance.

Beer

10 Unique Tea Flavors From Around The World - Tasting Table

Ya shi xiang, known as 'duck s*** aroma', is a unique tea with unexpected floral and creamy flavors, despite its off-putting name.

8 months ago

NYC food

16 Tea Drinks From Around The World That You Need To Try - Tasting Table

Tea is the most consumed beverage globally, with diverse styles and preparations reflecting cultural intricacies.

There are notable international tea drinks worth exploring for their unique flavors and cultural significance.

Beer

10 Unique Tea Flavors From Around The World - Tasting Table

Ya shi xiang, known as 'duck s*** aroma', is a unique tea with unexpected floral and creamy flavors, despite its off-putting name.

more#beverages

fromApartment Therapy

Design

I Never Buy a Drink at the Airport - I Always Pack This Instead (It Breezes Through Security)

Kola Goodies Masala Chai offers a high-quality, convenient alternative to airport beverages, providing a rich chai experience on the go.

Writing

The one change that worked: I woke up to my phone alarm until my wife insisted on a new morning routine

The author's morning routine transformed from alarm-driven to a gentle, music-filled awakening, emphasizing a slower, more enjoyable start to the day.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Digital life

Do I Need to Worry About Microplastics in Tea Bags?

Microplastics in some tea bags exist but may not pose significant health risks yet.

Cocktails

Cocktail of the week: Nobu Bar's teapple recipe | The good mixer

The Teapple cocktail fuses traditional Irish coffee with British elements, creating a unique winter drink.

Design

British Vs Hong Kong Milk Tea: What's The Difference? - Tasting Table

Tea offers a nutritious and delightful beverage choice with distinct regional styles, especially seen in British and Hong Kong milk tea.

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Miscellaneous

6 Best Non-Coffee Pods For Your Nespresso Machine - Tasting Table

Original-line Nespresso machines support various third-party pods, expanding coffee and non-coffee beverage options.

Design

Can You Brew Chai In Your Nespresso Machine? - Tasting Table

You can brew chai using compatible pods in your Nespresso machine for quick and flavorful results.

Miscellaneous

6 Best Non-Coffee Pods For Your Nespresso Machine - Tasting Table

Original-line Nespresso machines support various third-party pods, expanding coffee and non-coffee beverage options.

Design

Can You Brew Chai In Your Nespresso Machine? - Tasting Table

You can brew chai using compatible pods in your Nespresso machine for quick and flavorful results.

more#nespresso

fromBusiness Matters

Cocktails

Gin and tonic surpasses tea as Britain's favourite drink amid shifting consumer preferences

Gin and tonic now surpasses tea as the UK's favorite drink, reflecting evolving consumer preferences.

6 months ago

Cooking

Don't Skip This Step When Adding Tea To Your Baked Goods - Tasting Table

Incorporating tea and spices into baked goods enhances flavor and presentation, needing careful balance and the right technique for maximum benefit.

fromBuzzFeed

JavaScript

Just 33 Extremely Cozy Items You Now Have An Excuse To Buy Because It's Fall, Baby

Fall is a time for cozying up with blankets, teas, and comfortable clothing.

Why Tea Is The Powerhouse Ingredient For Unbeatable Mocktails - Tasting Table

Tea can substitute for alcohol in mocktails by providing complex flavors and a satisfying mouthfeel.

Cooking

Forget Gin And Start Drinking Your Tonic With Earl Grey Tea - Tasting Table

Tea and tonic create refreshing and flavorful mocktails that can be enjoyed any time, offering a creative alternative to alcoholic beverages.

Cocktails

Why Tea Is The Powerhouse Ingredient For Unbeatable Mocktails - Tasting Table

Tea can substitute for alcohol in mocktails by providing complex flavors and a satisfying mouthfeel.