Tag: Black tea

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Sunset Palmer

A play on the classic iced tea and lemonade drink made popular by legendary golfer Arnold Palmer. In this version, the combination of lemon-scented ingredients gives a gentler citrus flavor. Ingredients 2 stalks fresh lemongrass, ends trimmed, chopped 1/2 cup each fresh lemon verbena* and lemon balm leaves*, plus lemon verbena for garnish Zest of […]

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Study shows aroma of black tea can help reduce stress levels

Numerous aromatic substances can help lower stress levels. According to a study published in the Journal of Physiological Anthropology, inhaling the aroma of black tea is an effective stress-reliever. Data from a Japanese study has revealed that “[inhaling] the aroma of black tea may help to lower stress levels after a stressful task and improve mood […]

Apple-Ginger Kombucha

Ingredients 3 1/2 quarts water 1 cup granulated sugar 6 bags black tea 2 bags green tea 1 cup starter tea (prepared kombucha) 1 SCOBY 1 gallon jar 5 (16-ounce) glass airtight bottles 1 clean plastic bottle 12 tablespoons apple juice 12 slices fresh, peeled ginger, from 2-inch knob ginger root How to Make It […]

7 Easy alternatives to toxic household cleaning products

When making decisions about the food you eat, you do your best to avoid ingesting GMOs, sodium nitrates, pesticides and aspartame. When your children are running on their school playground, you certainly don’t want them breathing in the neurotoxic mutagenic chemicals and heavy metals found in biosludge. So when you’re cleaning your sinks, shower stalls […]