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Bulletproof Earl Grey Tea Makes for a Lovely Afternoon…

January 19, 2017 by Joi Leave a Comment

Bulletproof Earl Grey Tea
 

Are you familiar with the Bulletproof Diet and/or Bulletproof Coffee? For more information, when you’re through here, you might want to read my Bulletproof Diet Book Review on Self Help Daily.

My husband, our oldest daughter, and I are HUGE, HUGE, HUGE fans of Bulletproof Coffee and can’t imagine mornings without it, to be honest. Being a Crazy Tea Chick, I also love to make Bulletproof Tea, like the Bulletproof Earl Grey pictured here.

It’s fun to use different teas for “Bulletproofing,” and (as you’d expect) your favorite teas will become your favorite Bulletproof teas. Earl Grey is a favorite tea of mine, so I completely swoon when he puts on his bulletproof vest.

Bulletproof Earl Grey Tea

Earl Grey Bulletproof Tea

1 Cup of Hot Brewed Earl Grey Tea
1 TBS Ghee or Grass-Fed Butter
1 TBS Coconut Oil

Whirr in the blender for a slow count of 10. Enjoy!

  1. I used TAZO Earl Grey Tea for this delicious cup of Bulletproof Tea.
  2. If you want a little more or a little less butter/ghee or coconut oil, go for it.
  3. No, Whirr isn’t a legit word…. but, you see, one of my hidden talents is to make up words. Drives spellcheck and family members crazy.. which, well, kind of entertains me. I have an evilicious side.

Bulletproof Earl Grey Tea

Filed Under: Energy Tea, Recipes, TAZO Teas Tagged With: Bulletproof Tea, tea recipes

How to Make Royal Milk Tea

January 8, 2016 by Joi Leave a Comment

The video above is from Just One Cookbook’s Namiko Chen and I can’t decide which it makes me want to do more, make Royal Milk Tea or just keep watching it over and over… seriously, SO relaxing!

You can check out the entire process here (with the full recipe and step by step pictures). Or, like me, you can just keep watching the video until you wear it out.

If you don’t have Assam tea, simply use Darjeeling tea. If you don’t have either on hand – go with any black tea. Earl Grey is one of my personal favorites.


Filed Under: Recipes, Videos Tagged With: how to make royal milk tea, milk tea, tea recipes, tea video

Review: Tea Time by Francis Amalfi (Beautiful Gift Idea for Tea Lovers)

November 30, 2015 by Joi Leave a Comment

Tea Time by Francis Amalfi
Tea Time by Francis Amalfi
In my last post, I wrote about 10 Gift Ideas for Tea Lovers (11 with the bonus!) – the beautiful book I want to tell you about today should be added to the list. In fact, I’m going to do just that when I get through here.

I was recently sent a copy of Tea Time: Delicious Recipes, Fascinating Facts, Secrets of Tea Preparation, and More to review on the tea blog. I waited until the “official” Christmas buying season to do so, because this book would make an ideal gift for any and every tea drinker in your world – including yourself.

The first thing I noticed about this book was how beautiful it was. Sure, sure, you can’t judge a book by its cover…. and yet, when it comes to actual books, I almost always do. I review a lot (let’s go ahead and make that A LOT) of books – whether it’s on Crazy Tea Chick, my food blog, or my self help blog, books are a huge part of my everyday life.

I’d say this bookworm chose her life path wisely!

When I see a book that goes above and beyond to be visually appealing, like Tea Time, I just somehow know there’s magic waiting for me inside.  It may seem like a small thing, but this book fanatic LOVES it when a book has a protective cover with the same beautiful design printed on the book, itself.   In the picture at the bottom of the post, I captured it with my camera. It just means something to me when the book is as pretty as its protective cover.

Small thing, maybe, but it floats my tea leaves.

There are also bright, beautiful, colorful pictures throughout the book.

From the Inside Cover:

Tea is a plant with many beneficial qualities for one’s health and spirit. In fact, the long life span of people in China has been associated with the population’s regular intake of green tea.

Healthier than coffee and with a positively stimulating or relaxing effect—according to the length of boiling time—the vitamins and flavonoids in this infusion are not only healthy, but also help in fighting free radicals. Tea promotes creativity, harmony, and internal balance.

This heavily illustrated book is the most complete guide to this Oriental treasure, which millions of Westerners also enjoy. In addition to valuable advice about its preparation, the pages include:

• The history of tea and its main varieties
• A complete guide for tea gourmets
• Its curative and rejuvenating properties
• The Japanese tea ceremony, step by step
• The tea oracle: how to read the leaves
• Over 60 recipes, including sangria tea, fajitas with tofu macerated in green tea, and many more!

{Review continued beneath the picture…}

Tea Time by Francis Amalfi - Tea Recipes
Just Two of the Many Beautiful Recipes in Tea Time
Tea Time is filled with tea recipes and tips, the history of tea, tea legends, tea tales, and fascinating facts about the different varieties of tea. Pages are devoted to the health benefits of tea – many of which I didn’t even know!

There’s also a fun section on “Household Uses” for tea that I got a big kick out of.  I’ve used a few of these myself for years and plan to put the rest to good use – especially the tip about cleaning cutting boards with green tea, because I don’t always have lemons on hand but I always, always, always have green tea in the kitchen.

Always.

Before the wonderful recipe section, there’s a section titled “Secrets of Preparation” that includes timeless information about…

  • storing tea
  • the teapot
  • the water
  • the cups
  • iced tea

The author even includes the “Five Golden Rules” of creating the best tea possible.

{Review concludes after the picture….}

Tea Time by Francis Amalfi
Tea Time by Francis Amalfi
Tea Recipes Include:

  • Isotonic Tea (Green Tea with Honey and Lemon)
  • Spiced Green Tea
  • “Chai High” Tea
  • Tofu Fajitas with Green Tea Marinade
  • Thai Sauce
  • Ginger and Honey Sauce
  • Rice Tea
  • Lei Ch’a (Ground Tea – for bouts of flu!)
  • Ginger and Peanut Tea (cleansing)
  • Ginger Tea
  • Ginger and Green Onion Tea
  • Sweet Tea (for sore throats and mouth sores)
  • Echinacea and Plantain Tea (strengthen immune system)
  • and many, many more….

I love that the tea recipes come with descriptions of each one’s health benefits. I am now officially armed and ready for cold and flu season!

I was also thrilled to see a recipe for Rice Tea. I’ve often read that rice tea is not only wonderful for stomach aches but also aids in digestion. If you have digestive issues, rice tea is said to keep you from reaching for medications. Safer,faster, and I would imagine better tasting.

My oldest daughter and I the not-so-terribly proud owners of strong gluten intolerances and the intestinal issues that come with them. Before we were able to “catch” and “eliminate” the problem foods, quite a bit of damage was done to our insides. Rice tea has a strong reputation for helping to soothe the intestines and I’m grateful to now have a recipe to follow.

There’s also a recipe for Rice Vinegar Tea which is said to alleviate intestinal pains. I’m keeping it handy for the next time my daughter or I are accidentally “glutened.”

While the tea recipes are, obviously, very beneficial medicinally, they’re also downright delicious. The Le Ch’a (ground tea) for example, sounds like something I could (and may) drink every single day.

Basically, Tea Time is a flat out celebration of tea. It isn’t just a perfect gift idea for tea lovers, it’s a must have for tea lovers.  Click through any of the links to take a closer look at your next favorite book.

~ Joi (“Joy”)

Tea Time is also available on Books-A-Million. Simply search for “Tea Time” in the search box.

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Matcha: Great for Hot Tea and Even Green Tea Frappuccinos

December 4, 2013 by Joi Leave a Comment

Matcha

I’ve been a tea lover for many years – in fact, there’s little doubt in my mind that I had sweet tea in my “sippy cups” when I was a toddler. It’s the Southern way, you know.  I fell in love with green tea when it hit the scene years ago, too. I prefer mine sweetened with a little honey or Truvia and never object to a little mint in my green tea.

In addition to my favorite teas (black, green, chai..), I’ve made Matcha (think of it as the strongest Japanese Green Tea you ever met) part of my daily life. My afternoon or evening cup of hot Matcha tea with honey is something I very much look forward to each day.

Like a lot of people, I began drinking Matcha because of its AMAZING health benefits but I continue drinking Matcha because I love it.

DoMatcha DoMatcha Organic 2nd Harvest Matcha, 2.82-Ounce (pictured above) is just one of the many Matchas you’ll find on Amazon. DoMatcha Organic 2nd Harvest Matcha is 100% authentic Japanese Matcha, directly from the Uji region in Japan where matcha originated 800 years ago.

Unfortunately, Matcha is really difficult to find in stores (impossible has been my experience). However shopping for it online couldn’t be any easier – especially when you use Amazon.

One suggestion I would make, however, is to buy Matcha in a reusable tin (like the one shown here). You want to keep it as fresh and protected as possible.

To make a cup of hot Matcha tea, simply put 1/2 t- 1 tsp of DoMatcha Organic 2nd Harvest Matcha in a Matcha bowl or cup.  Add 1 oz. of hot water and stir to make a smooth paste. Then add more hot water and whisk to a froth, or add milk for a Matcha Latte!  As I said, I like to add honey to mine, but you may enjoy it without any sweetener at all – OR you may want to go with sugar or Stevia.  If you Do add sweetener to your Matcha, don’t feel like you’ve broken any unwritten code of ethic for tea drinkers. Matcha has, shall we say, a VERY strong personality and distinct disposition.

Frankly, I think it requires a little “softening” with sweetener, but I’ll let you make your own mind up.

How to make a Green Tea Frappucino….

1 tsp Matcha powder
2 tsps. Sugar or 2 pkts Truvia or Stevia (I use 2 pkts of Truvia and LOVE the results)
1 Cup of Milk (whole or 2%)
A little Cool Whip for the top.

Optional: You can add a splash of vanilla syrup (found in most coffee and tea aisles) along with the other ingredients if you want it to be a little sweeter.  I read somewhere that Starbucks (in their HEAVENLY Green Tea frappes) uses a “Melon” syrup. I’ve never seen one in stores… if I ever do, I’ll be buying it by the gallons.

Directions: Put a cup of ice into your blender. In order, add the Matcha powder,  sugar, vanilla syrup (if using), and milk.

*** I’ve made these frappes with sugar, Stevia, and Truvia and… for reasons that I couldn’t even begin to explain… using two packets of Truvia is my favorite way to go.

Green Tea Frappuccino

 

 

Filed Under: Gifts for Tea Lovers, Green Tea Smoothie, Matcha, Recipes Tagged With: green tea, Green Tea Frappuccino recipe, matcha, Matcha Frappe

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