“Why is tea prepared in such a consistent style, while the market overflows with different coffee-brewing products?” ponders Jesse Raub. Raub works with Intelligentsia Coffee and Kilogram Tea to teach people how to make coffee and tea, and in this article, breaks down the history and science behind why we brew our beloved caffeine vessels … Continue reading
Tea is the perfect beverage. It can be bitter and astringent, or creamy and smooth. You can choose a variety with a high caffeine content for a study session, or a tea with less caffeine for bedtime. Make a refreshing iced tea in the summer, or brew it hot and serve it to an … Continue reading
With origins in China dating back to over 4,000 years ago, green tea stands as the world’s oldest plant-based drink. It may very well also be the most chemically complex. With over 600 identified aroma compounds, the actual flavor of your cup of green tea depends on where the tea leaves (Camellia sinensis) were grown, … Continue reading
A cup of tea a day keeps cardiovascular disease away–or rather, lowers your risk for it, according to a recent study by medical doctors in China. If tea isn’t your thing, dietitian Ellie Krieger suggests five foods for a healthier diet, one of which is matcha, a type of Japanese green tea, by the way. Continue reading
At first glance, making kombucha sounds straightforward. After all, kombucha is fermented tea, which tells all you need to know about making it: take some tea and ferment it. Unfortunately, brewing kombucha is not that simple, as evidenced by the plethora of information and recipes found on the Internet. For those who have ever contemplated … Continue reading
Craving some kombucha without the grocery store prices? Why not try brewing your own kombucha? As a fermented tea drink that is brightly effervescent, deliciously tangy, and slightly sweet, having some kombucha on hand could add a little spring to these cold seasons. On top of that, the brewing and fermentation involved in kombucha-making requires … Continue reading
Harvard professor David Edwards creates a new edible food packaging, and Chef Heston Blumenthal investigates why dunking cookies in milk (or tea) makes them taste so delicious. Continue reading
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