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Tea Kombucha: What It Is and How to Make It at Home Known as the "elixir of long life," kombucha is a beverage with ancient traditions rooted in the East: a fermented tea with multiple beneficial properties and a unique and distinctive taste that make it an increasingly popular drink in Europe as well. Let's find out more about what kombucha tea is, what its true beneficial properties are, and how to make it at home.   What Is Kombucha Tea? Kombucha: the drink of the moment. But what is it? This sparkling and non-alcoholic beverage is nothing more than fermented tea, rich in beneficial p..

What Are the Best Cookies to Accompany Tea? 5 Pairings for 5 Different Types of Tea Tea and cookies: a classic combination. Although the tradition of pairing sweets with tea, whether they are cookies or cakes, has a completely European mold and has nothing to do with the ritual of Oriental tea, drinking tea with cookies is a habit of many people who cannot give up a touch of sweetness to balance the astringent and intense taste of tea. But what are the best cookies to accompany tea? Different types of tea require different cookies, and in this article we wanted to offer you 5 special and surp..

Sweets to Accompany Tea: From Cakes to Pastries, the Best Pairings Often tea is thought of as a drink to be enjoyed on its own, in the morning instead of coffee or during the day, to accompany a moment of relaxation and tranquility: in reality, tea lends itself very well to being paired with a variety of sweet recipes. In many countries, tea is not just a simple beverage, but at the center of a true meal of the day, a ritual to be carefully curated. From the wagashi of the Japanese tea ceremony, to the English afternoon tea, we discover all the pairings between sweets and tea, for a perfect t..

Earl Grey Tea: Black Tea Flavored with Bergamot If you are a lover of black teas, you must have heard of Earl Grey, the tea flavored with bergamot oil with a citrusy and floral taste, beloved in England. In this article, we will discover the history, between truth and legend of this characteristic tea, its properties, and how to prepare and serve it optimally. Earl Grey Tea: Classic of Classics Earl Grey is one of the most famous teas in the world, as well as one of the most consumed: in England, it is one of the most appreciated teas for afternoon tea, to be enjoyed with scones, finger s..

The Ritual of Preparing Matcha Tea in Japanese Tradition The matcha tea ceremony is a traditional ritual of Japanese culture, based on the principles of respect, tranquility, and harmony typical of Zen philosophy. It is not just a preparation of the beverage, but a spiritual journey, a cultural activity that leads to the appreciation of aesthetics and inner contemplation, taking the form of a true art, made of ritualized gestures and meditative practices. The Tea Ceremony: from China to Japan The tea ceremony is a practice that involves the preparation and tasting of the beverage, carried..

The Tea Ceremony in China: History, Materials, and Preparation with the Gong Fu Cha Method The tea ceremony is a widespread Eastern tradition, a social and spiritual ritual that goes beyond mere tea preparation, but embracing the Zen principles of harmony, respect, and contemplation takes the form of a cultural activity. In Chinese culture, tea is of fundamental importance: perhaps many are familiar with the Japanese tea ceremony, but do not know that the ritual originated in China, where tea preparation involves precise gestures, meticulous attention, and dedication, transforming into a comm..

Tea Ceremony: History of a Ritual In the East, where it originates, tea is at the center of a true cultural activity, a social and spiritual ritual known as the 'tea ceremony', in which through ritualized forms and precise gestures the beverage is prepared and tasted, accompanying this process with meditative and often religious practices. The tea ceremony is present in different Asian cultures, in variants that differ in rules, methods, and principles: let's discover them together! What is the Tea Ceremony? The tea ceremony indicates the process of preparation, presentation, and tasting ..

Characteristics, Varieties and Cultivation of the Tea Plant, Camellia Sinensis Tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world, yet not everyone knows the plant from which it is produced, Camellia sinensis: did you know, for example, that all types of tea come from the same plant, and that they differ only in the way they are cultivated and processed? In this article, we will delve into the characteristics, origin, how the tea plant is cultivated, and how its leaves are processed, in a journey to discover the secrets of this famous infusion. Tea Plant: History and Characteristics Th..

Recipe and Tips for Making Cold Matcha Green Tea Many will know matcha tea for its properties and the tradition that characterizes it: a particular green tea, a very fine powder obtained from the stone grinding of tea leaves, with a sweet but intense taste and important benefits for the body. If you already know and appreciate matcha tea, why not try it in alternative recipes? In this article, we will explain how to prepare cold matcha tea, a delicious and relaxing drink with antioxidant and detoxifying properties. Cold Matcha Tea: What is it? As big fans of both matcha and cold tea, afte..

Tea is Good for You, but Be Careful Not to Overdo it: Discover How Much Tea to Drink per Day and When to Drink it We have often talked about the benefits and properties of a good tea: antioxidants, stimulants, rich in catechins and L-theanine, many types of tea are considered real elixirs, important in preventing some diseases, helping metabolism, and improving brain functions. But what happens if you consume too much tea? Let's find out how much tea is... too much tea! What Can Happen if You Drink Too Much Tea? Many people approach tea for its health benefits, for the variety of existing..

Matcha Latte: Recipe and Secrets for Making Green Tea Cappuccino! Have you ever seen a green cappuccino and wondered what it was? Popularized by chains like Starbucks, Matcha Latte is definitely the drink of the moment, a hot and frothy milk flavored with matcha tea, the powdered tea with beneficial properties and a unique taste. Are you curious? Let's discover together all the properties of matcha latte and how to prepare it at home using the method of the Eastern 'tea ceremony'! Matcha Latte: What is it? Before revealing the recipe for matcha latte, hot or cold, we believe it is importa..

Chai Tea, or Masala Chai: What is it, and How is it Prepared? Here are All the Secrets! You may have heard of or tasted Chai Tea, or Masala Chai, the spiced tea with sweet, warm, and intense notes. Drinking tea with added spices is a classic custom during the winter season in many parts of the world, but Masala Chai is a true traditional beverage in India, prepared in homes or sold on the streets by vendors. Whether you have tried it or have been fascinated by hearing about it, in this article, we will discover how to prepare a perfect cup of Chai Tea for your winter afternoons. Chai Tea: Sp..

From Green Tea, to Black Tea to Rooibos, the Best Caffeine-Free Teas...or Almost! Tea is one of the most loved beverages in the world: rich in benefits and properties, it can accompany a relaxing moment during the day, and it is the quintessential hot drink. But how to deal with one's tea addiction if the effects of caffeine inside are not well tolerated? There are many caffeine-free teas on the market, but often these are chemically processed products: in this article, we have selected the best teas naturally low in caffeine content. Let's discover them together! Theine is a molecule pres..

Blooming Tea: Discover What They Are and How to Prepare Chrysanthemum Tea Flowers Have you ever heard of tea flowers or blooming tea? Recently popular in Italy as well, these bouquets of dried flowers and tea leaves borrowed from Chinese tradition will amaze you and your tea party guests: pouring hot water over them, you will see the flowers slowly bloom in the teapot or cup, releasing their delightful infusion! Tea Flowers: What Are They? If you have seen Marie Antoinette, Sofia Coppola's film and pop reinterpretation of the court life of Marie Antoinette of France, you were probably enc..