Discussions of food normally focus on nutrition and flavor. However, recently more attention is being paid to the role of food in bio-regulating functions. Foods that possess this regulatory function are called ” bio- regulatory functional food “. According to Dr. Inaba, who classifies food by his ” bio-regulatory functional food table “, green tea […]

Canadians have been large consumers of tea since their early pioneer days. While the American Revolution was taking place in the 1770s and many American colonists were boycotting tea as a symbol of their defiance, some colonists refrained from following their neighbors and instead, remained loyal to the monarchy, the British Empire, and, of course, […]

“A reader had requested some muffin recipes so she could make them for her son who was returning home for Christmas. This batch includes the unusual — but evidently very popular on the West Coast — recipe for Green Tea Muffins.Not being an ingredient most of us have readily available on our spice rack, you’ll […]

Tea has always been my beverage of choice. This is great because by many accounts tea is very healthy, with several compounds in it that are thought to contribute to a healthier if not longer life. If nothing else, it is a tastier way to help you consume that near gallon of water we are […]

Different experimental findings have now established conclusively that drinking tea–black, semi-black and green–has beneficial effects on the human system.
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Tee for Austrians really means “tea with spirits.” In Austria, tea is drunk mainly with liquor in it.
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CARIBBEAN ICED TEA
Countries in the Caribbean that were influenced by the British like to drink their tea hot or cold.
Put a couple of bruised mint leaves in the bottom of a tall glass. Fill with cracked ice. Pour in a lightly steeped tea. Served with lemon wedges.
Serves 1.
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