Native to Southeast Asia, ginger has been used as a flavor enhancer and herbal remedy to cure various ailments, including colds and nausea, for thousands of years. Its spicy and strong flavor can be off-putting to some, but to many, including myself, the relief from symptoms like a scratchy and painful throat is enough to set…
For most of us, tea is enjoyed hot, sweetened, and brewed. But what about the leaves themselves? Here’s everything you need to know about consuming your tea leaves and why it isn’t so bad for you after all. What plant are tea leaves from? Real teas (black, green, oolong, white, pu-erh) come from the camellia…
It wasn’t until recently that I discovered that Jasmine tea was really just green tea scented with jasmine flowers. To say I was shocked is an understatement. But it made me think of all the wonderful flavours and ingredients I could combine with jasmine tea. Lychee, peach, pears, grapes, aloe – the list goes on….