Tea facts

29/03/2022

At the back of the historic Forest Hills Inn at 1 Station Square lies a long-lost architectural gem, the Forest Hills Tea Garden. Opened in 1912 behind an ornate gate, the Tea Garden hosted everything from weddings to dinner dances. Though the remains of the tea garden remain today, most residents probably are unaware of its history. According to Michael Perlman, an author and historian who has been raising money and awareness to preserve the Tea Garden, the structure is just a shell of its former self, though it has the potential for restoration and revitalization. Perlman, a fifth-generation Forest Hills resident, spoke with Untapped New York about the history of this mostly forgotten but rich historic site.

At the back of the historic Forest Hills Inn at 1 Station Square lies a long-lost architectural gem, the Forest Hills Tea Garden.

29/03/2022

Bubbly's Bubble Tea will open its doors again at 62 Wall St. in Norwalk after closing for two years due the COVID-19 pandemic.

Bubbly's opened back in 2018 and was located in South Norwalk's Washington street. However, the financial burdens of the pandemic caused owners Henry Limon and Sabbir Hossain close the business.

https://www.thehour.com/business/article/Bubbly-s-Bubble-Tea-to-re-open-in-Norwalk-17037206.php

The financial burdens of the pandemic caused owners Henry Limon and Sabbir Hossain close...

29/03/2022

If you love spiked ice tea, a variety of brands have you covered. According to Thrillist, brands like The Best Damn Sweet Tea, Noveltea, and Twisted Tea have tapped into this market and come out with offerings that pair a classic sweet tea with the bite of alcohol. Vinepair ranks Arnold Palmer's Spiked Half and Half, Bully Boy Italian Iced Tea, and even Pabst Blue Ribbon Hard Tea Seltzer Raspberry Black Tea as some of the best varieties of 2021, but one new competitor looks to turn the tables on the entire hard tea market.

If you love spiked ice tea, you might be excited to hear about the new fruit-flavored line of products that was just announced by alcohol company Svedka.

29/03/2022

Have you ever sat down to study after lunch and suddenly just felt the urge to take a big nap? Your mind wanders from the homework on calculations of the return on investment to the warmth of your bed. Sounds pretty accurate, right? Well, you are not alone.

Have you ever sat down to study after lunch and suddenly just felt the urge to take a big nap? Your mind wanders from the homework on calculations of the return on investment to the warmth of your bed. Sounds pretty accurate, right? Well, you are not alone. This is actually a medical condition known...

29/03/2022

I am not an expert on all the different variations of bubble tea, but bubble tea is one of my favourite drinks. I am often a regular at places like Teapsy Lab and Dream Tea House. Because I love bubble tea so much, I decided to try making bubble tea on my own for the first time.

Bubble tea is a favourite drink for many people, but it may be harder than expected to make at home.

14/02/2022

How to roast and brew tea at home from scratch - from leaves harvested from a historic tea plant (yaupon holly). The brewed tea is nutritious and very tasty. A loose leaf tea, the roasting takes only minutes.

How to roast and brew tea at home from scratch - from leaves harvested from a historic tea plant (yaupon holly). The brewed tea is nutritious and very tasty...

14/02/2022

How to make Ceylon black tea at home. Ceylon tea is a popular type of black tea that is also known as Sri Lankan tea. Served as an iced tea or warm, it is a favorite beverage for many tea drinkers. While Ceylon is known for its bold flavor, it can vary significantly in taste, depending on the type of tea and where it's grown in the country.
In this video shows how to make dry hand made black tea leaves making at home.
How is tea processed at home step by step.
Tea leaves are plucked by hand to preserve natural sweetness.
The first processing step after the leaves are harvested is a very basic one.
They must be softened or withered to make them pliable for crafting.
The leaves are laid out for few hours.
The withering process reduces the water content of the leaves by as much as half.
After the leaves are withered, This tea leaves are rolled, twisted, or otherwise crushed. The purpose of this step is to break down cell walls in the leaf and facilitate the oxidation.
After bruising, leaves intended for oxidize, or turn brown. Again, the leaves are laid out and left to wither.
To stop the oxidation process, the tea leaf is heated.
Finally all tea must be dried to remove any residual moisture and create a shelf stable leaf.

How to make Ceylon black tea at home. Ceylon tea is a popular type of black tea that is also known as Sri Lankan tea. Served as an iced tea or warm, it is a ...

14/02/2022

Many of us with busy lives need to have our caffeine fix for the day. A morning is not a morning without a warm brew and the smell of coffee. But drinking coffee every day does come with some downsides and the big one is coffee breath.

But if you want to prevent slamming on mints or chewing gum a great alternative is black tea. You may scoff at the idea of tea over coffee because nothing beats the smell of coffee in the morning.

But before you discard black tea, hear out the many health benefits you can gain from it. This is what happens to your body if you drink black tea every day.

Many of us with busy lives need to have our caffeine fix for the day. A morning is not a morning without a warm brew and the smell of coffee. But drinking co...

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