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Koridashi : The Japanese cold brewed iced tea

What is Koridashi ? Koridashi is a unique method of brewing tea originating in Japan. Also known as shinobicha, koridashi involves brewing tea leaves with ice cubes. As the ice melts, the tea leaves infuse the water with flavor. Teas brewed using the koridashi method are often described as being m ...

19
May
2022

Senility: drinking tea to prevent cognitive decline

Tea, a preventive remedy for senility What if the solution to preventing the risk of cognitive decline and senile dementia was in our mug? That's what a team of researchers from the University of Singapore suggests. These researchers followed a group of 36 people aged 60 and older over a 3-year ...

27
June
2022

Earl Grey tea raisin cake: a recipe without milk or butter

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make an Earl Grey tea raisin cake for 6 people: 150 g of raisins 1 Earl Grey tea bag 30 cl boiling water 250 g flour (preferably semi-complete) 1 level teaspoon of baking soda 75 g brown sugar 1 teaspoon of powdered cinnamon 1 pinch of nutmeg ...

30
Nov
2022

How to make homemade kombucha?

of your local organic store or even in the supermarket. If you've never tried it, you should know that kombucha is a fermented drink made from black tea, sugar and natural yeast. After fermentation, this beverage is low in sugar and naturally fizzy. Its taste is somewhat reminiscent of sweet cid ...

31
Jan
2023

Making your own iced tea: 4 methods to try

Method 1: hot infusion with cooling in the refrigerator The first method for making your homemade iced tea is to brew the leaves or bags hot, as usual, and then let the resulting drink cool. The main advantage of this method is that it doesn't upset your habits, since all you have to do is prepa ...

11
July
2022

Matcha and white chocolate chip cookies: the easy recipe

hocolate 100 g of soft butter 200 g flour a pinch of salt a tablespoon of baking powder 1 medium egg 50 g sugar one sachet of vanilla sugar 2 teaspoons of matcha tea Preparation of the ingredients 1- Break the white chocolate into large chips. The matcha and white chocolate chip cookies ...

07
Sep
2022

Tourism: 5 royal visits to London.

ter Pan. 5- Fortnum & Mason translates to "5- Fortnum & Mason" in English. To end these 5 royal visits to London in style, what could be better than having tea in the British way? To do so, head to the Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason (see link below). Fortnum & Mason has been the offic ...

25
May
2023

Detox infusion: 5 essential plants for a post-holiday cure

t of the 5 must-have herbs in a post-holiday detox is fennel. The fennel seeds are well known in herbal medicine for their digestive properties. A tea of these aniseed-flavored seeds can particularly help you in case of dyspepsia with the feeling of having a weight on your stomach. Count a tea ...

26
Dec
2022

The pumpkin spice latte: a comforting pumpkin-flavored drink.

Ingredients Here are the necessary ingredients to prepare pumpkin spice latte for 2 people: 2 bags of Pumpkin Chai tea from the Yogi Tea brand. 2 teaspoons of black tea. 30 cl of water. 20 cl of unsweetened almond milk. 1 tablespoon of maple syrup. Note: as its name suggests, pumpkin chai tea con ...

18
Oct
2023

Taiwan : Discover the Beautiful Island differently

are shining to discover a unique panorama of Taipei City and have an unforgettable experience. This gondola is the best way to access the Maokong tea plantations. One last tip sit in one of the many tea houses, order a "Wenshan Pouchong" tea and enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Taipei Ci ...

23
June
2022

Iced tea with fruit: an original non-alcoholic drink

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make fruit Iced tea for 4 people: 1 liter of water 2 or 3 English breakfast black tea bags 2 teaspoons of agave syrup 1 small can of pineapple chunks in juice 1 small bowl of frozen cherries 1 small bowl of frozen mango pieces Preparation o ...

03
Aug
2022

Gardening: what water for indoor plants?

d spring water and demineralized water are two other options for misting your green plants, but they will of course cost you more. Rule #5: watering with tea or milk should remain exceptional. In their natural state, plants only drink water. That's why it's dangerous to test the wacky tricks we some ...

30
Aug
2023

Gastroenteritis: symptoms and remedies

he digestive system to recover. You should then drink a lot, but in small sips to rehydrate (one to two liters per day). Favour water, infusions, Tea black or vegetable broth but avoid fruit juices, alcohol or carbonated drinks (including Coke). The Phytotherapy remedies for gastroenteritis a ...

14
Oct
2008

Tourism: 5 good reasons to go to Taiwan

can only marvel at the beauty of the landscape. The island is very green and is 70% covered in vegetation, with lush rainforests, rice paddies and tea plantations all in one... The mountains, whose highest peaks rise to over 3900 meters, divide the island in two from north to south. On the ...

13
Mar
2019

The Shamrock shake: a recipe for St. Patrick's Day

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make Shamrock shake for 2 people: half a liter of chocolate mint ice cream 20 cl of milk 1 teaspoon of matcha tea powder (or a few drops of green food coloring) whipped cream made from whole cream colored vermicelli candied cherries or small ca ...

09
Mar
2022

Kidney stones: what diet to adopt?

bed, even when you are not thirsty. While it is advisable to drink water without moderation, it is best to limit yourself to two to three cups of tea or coffee per day. You should also cut down on alcohol and soda consumption. Alcohol has a dehydrating effect and increases uric acid levels in ...

12
Apr
2022

Chocolate mint pears: a gourmet dessert

Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make chocolate mint pears for 4 people: 4 ripe pears 2 bags of green tea with mint 100 g of dark chocolate 3 or 4 tablespoons of almond milk 2 handfuls of slivered almonds 1 sprig of fresh mint Preparation To make chocolate mint pears, star ...

08
July
2022

Aromatherapy first aid kit: 5 essential oils to take with you when you travel

our hand with your moisturizing body lotion and apply this mixture on your legs while massaging from the bottom up to stimulate venous return. 3- Tea tree against infections The essential oil of tea tree or tea tree is another powerful remedy that is a must-have in the traveler's first aid kit. ...

25
July
2022

Power outage: how to cope?

ores and on specialized websites, you can even find survival candles with three wicks that ensure more than 36 hours of combustion and can be used as tea lights. If you opt for battery-powered lamps, such as flashlights or headlamps (very useful for reading during a power outage), don't forget to ...

14
Dec
2022

Swollen prostate: what should you eat and drink?

d having to get up several times during the night, it is recommended to limit drinks, especially diuretic drinks after 8 pm. Do not have coffee or tea or herbal tea less than 2 hours before going to bed. Note that alcoholic beverages such as beer, wine, or other spirits also have a diuretic effec ...

30
Jan
2023