Here are five creative holiday recipes incorporating herbal teas for a festive twist: 1. Pumpkin Spice Chai Brownies Rich, fudgy brownies with the warm flavors of chai and pumpkin spice. Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp cinnamon 2 tbsp pumpkin spice chai tea 1/4 tsp pumpkin spice 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8-inch baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, salt, chai tea, cinnamon, and...
What makes purple tea so special is its insanely high level of anthocyanins. These are the pigments found in acai berries, blueberries, chokeberries, and other natural foods with blue and purple colors. They all contribute numerous health benefits for the people who consume them.
Health Benefits of Green Tea Christopher Ochner, PhD, says "it's the healthiest thing I can think of to drink." His words aren’t exaggerated. Green tea is so wonderful because it contains catechins, antioxidants that fight cell damage. Some studies even say they may also even prevent cell damage. It's so rich in catechins because green tea isn't processed much before it gets to the consumer. Processing could damage the catechins or even destroy them altogether. Processing can also change the flavor, add bitterness where there wasn’t any, and ruin other health benefits. The closer the tea is to nature, the...