Green tea, black tea or white tea. Tea leaves, tea bags or tea concentrate. A trip down your favorite supermarket’s tea aisle could easily leave one permanently turned off towards the beverage. As the possibilities and combinations are endless, this should make the task of selecting a tea that is healthily beneficial and easily prepared, …

One of our seven senses we have is the sense of smell and often when we open a package of tea or even tea bags we often take a quick whiff of it before plopping it into a pot or even a cup of water.  Nowadays most people have a tendency of then putting that …

The Greyhound cocktail is a popular mixed drink, and is one that is often ordered in bars and clubs. As with the Salty Dog, the cocktail can be made with gin or vodka; but it is quite puzzling as to why two different names for the cocktail have not been developed based on the alcoholic …

As the health food craze comes to a boom in many western nations, one of the products currently in the spotlight is Pu-erh tea. A traditional Chinese tea. Reported to alleviate high blood cholesterol levels, and aid in relief of stomach discomfort, along with increase metabolism. While many commercial goods masquerading as ‘health food’ also …

Although I like to try new beers and sample things from new breweries there are also beers that I view as classics and will always try again and again. One of these classics is Theakstons Old Peculier ~ a strong yet tasty brew from the Theakston Brewery. ~~~THE BREWERY. There can’t be many people who …

The Mango Mojito is a fruity take on the rum based classic, and has become a popular feature of many bars. It seems that the Mango Mojito is just perfect for relaxing with as the sun beats down. The popularity of the cocktail has spread from the bar and club scene into the home and …

Tea is the most widely consumed drink in the world next to water. And black tea is the most popular type of tea. Tea grows in dozens of countries around the world, but the main producers and exporters are China, India, Sri Lanka and Kenya. The Camellia sinensis plant is the source of black tea …