Comments for SustainabiliTEA http://www.arborteas.com/teablog The official weblog of Arbor Teas Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:03:38 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 Comment on History of Irish Tea by Aubrey http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/miscellaneous/history-of-irish-tea/#comment-550 Aubrey Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:55:58 +0000 http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/miscellaneous/history-of-irish-tea/#comment-550 Chris - Yes, our Irish Breakfast Black Tea is blended specifically for Arbor Teas! But what led me to wonder (and eventually do the research for this post) was the history of the flavor profile we were targeting for our Irish Breakfast blend. Sorry if that wasn't clear! I hope you enjoyed the post. Chris - Yes, our Irish Breakfast Black Tea is blended specifically for Arbor Teas! But what led me to wonder (and eventually do the research for this post) was the history of the flavor profile we were targeting for our Irish Breakfast blend. Sorry if that wasn’t clear! I hope you enjoyed the post.

]]> Comment on History of Irish Tea by Chris Newton http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/miscellaneous/history-of-irish-tea/#comment-549 Chris Newton Tue, 09 Mar 2010 16:21:43 +0000 http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/miscellaneous/history-of-irish-tea/#comment-549 I assumed it was Irish in style but that you blended it yourself like a good tea merchant should. I assumed it was Irish in style but that you blended it yourself like a good tea merchant should.

]]> Comment on COOKING WITH TEA RECIPE: Earl Grey Tea Madeleines by rebecca http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/cooking-with-tea/cooking-with-tea-recipe-earl-grey-tea-madeleines/#comment-548 rebecca Wed, 03 Mar 2010 18:43:47 +0000 http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/cooking-with-tea/cooking-with-tea-recipe-earl-grey-tea-madeleines/#comment-548 wow I love this I am tea and madeleine crazy wow I love this I am tea and madeleine crazy

]]> Comment on How to Make Thai Tea (aka “Thai Iced Tea”): A Thai Tea Recipe from Arbor Teas by Restaurant Review: Kaffir Lime in Omotesando — Tokyo Terrace :: An American Foodie in Tokyo http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/tea-preparation/how-to-make-thai-tea-aka-thai-iced-tea-a-thai-tea-recipe-from-arbor-teas/#comment-545 Restaurant Review: Kaffir Lime in Omotesando — Tokyo Terrace :: An American Foodie in Tokyo Sun, 21 Feb 2010 14:43:48 +0000 http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/tea-preparation/how-to-make-thai-tea-aka-thai-iced-tea-a-thai-tea-recipe-from-arbor-teas/#comment-545 <p>[...] milk) and sugary syrup. There is a recipe in case you are interested in making this yourself at Sustainabilitea. Thai Iced Tea gets this great orange color when the cream is added. Here is what the process [...]</p> […] milk) and sugary syrup. There is a recipe in case you are interested in making this yourself at Sustainabilitea. Thai Iced Tea gets this great orange color when the cream is added. Here is what the process […]

]]> Comment on How is Tea Decaffeinated? Tea Term of the Month: “Decaffeinated” by Aubrey http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/tea-preparation/how-is-tea-decaffeinated-tea-term-of-the-month-%e2%80%9cdecaffeinated%e2%80%9d/#comment-540 Aubrey Sun, 14 Feb 2010 16:20:37 +0000 http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/tea-preparation/how-is-tea-decaffeinated-tea-term-of-the-month-%e2%80%9cdecaffeinated%e2%80%9d/#comment-540 Yes, you are correct Dunrie! This "quick" form of decaffeination has been widely circulated throughout the tea industry. In fact, we offer a similar suggestion on our own website, arborteas.com. However, we have recently come across new research by Nigel Melican, a respected "tea technologist," who claims that this method (one he originally purported) does NOT remove as much caffeine as once thought. Nigel claims that up to 91% of the caffeine stays in the cup when using this method. We have yet to see the actual research so the jury is still out, but certainly something to consider. Yes, you are correct Dunrie! This “quick” form of decaffeination has been widely circulated throughout the tea industry. In fact, we offer a similar suggestion on our own website, arborteas.com. However, we have recently come across new research by Nigel Melican, a respected “tea technologist,” who claims that this method (one he originally purported) does NOT remove as much caffeine as once thought. Nigel claims that up to 91% of the caffeine stays in the cup when using this method. We have yet to see the actual research so the jury is still out, but certainly something to consider.

]]> Comment on How is Tea Decaffeinated? Tea Term of the Month: “Decaffeinated” by Dunrie http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/tea-preparation/how-is-tea-decaffeinated-tea-term-of-the-month-%e2%80%9cdecaffeinated%e2%80%9d/#comment-539 Dunrie Wed, 10 Feb 2010 03:35:14 +0000 http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/tea-preparation/how-is-tea-decaffeinated-tea-term-of-the-month-%e2%80%9cdecaffeinated%e2%80%9d/#comment-539 So, I think I heard one time on the Splendid Table radio show on NPR that you can also decaffeinate tea "on the fly" by steeping it in water and then tossing the water after a handful of seconds. Apparently, the caffeine is really mobile and goes into the water first, and then other components in the tea come out of the leaves later, so if you toss the water after an initial steeping, you've gotten rid of most of the caffeine.... Of course, now I don't recall how long the initial steeping had to be for... Have you ever heard this? So, I think I heard one time on the Splendid Table radio show on NPR that you can also decaffeinate tea “on the fly” by steeping it in water and then tossing the water after a handful of seconds. Apparently, the caffeine is really mobile and goes into the water first, and then other components in the tea come out of the leaves later, so if you toss the water after an initial steeping, you’ve gotten rid of most of the caffeine….

Of course, now I don’t recall how long the initial steeping had to be for…

Have you ever heard this?

]]> Comment on Green Tea Boosts Antibiotic Effectiveness by COOKING WITH TEA RECIPE: Dragonwell (Green Tea) Chicken Noodle Soup :: SustainabiliTEA http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/tea-and-health/green-tea-boosts-antibiotic-effectiveness/#comment-535 COOKING WITH TEA RECIPE: Dragonwell (Green Tea) Chicken Noodle Soup :: SustainabiliTEA Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:16:11 +0000 http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/tea-and-health/green-tea-boosts-antibiotic-effectiveness/#comment-535 [...] popping up perpetually in the news these days. Just recently a published study found that drinking green tea increases the effectiveness of antibiotics. Good news for those suffering this flu and cold season! Another well-vetted remedy for these [...] […] popping up perpetually in the news these days. Just recently a published study found that drinking green tea increases the effectiveness of antibiotics. Good news for those suffering this flu and cold season! Another well-vetted remedy for these […]

]]> Comment on Brewing Tea with a Countertop Hot Water Dispenser: Pros and Cons by Ceramic Water Dispenser http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/tea-preparation/brewing-tea-with-a-countertop-hot-water-dispenser-pros-and-cons/#comment-534 Ceramic Water Dispenser Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:43:29 +0000 http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/tea-preparation/brewing-tea-with-a-countertop-hot-water-dispenser-pros-and-cons/#comment-534 Great info! Great info!

]]> Comment on COOKING WITH TEA RECIPE: Masala Chai Tea Scones by BShrestha http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/tea-fun/masala-chai-tea-scones/#comment-533 BShrestha Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:22:54 +0000 http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/tea-fun/masala-chai-tea-scones/#comment-533 Nice recipe for scones. Indeed chai can be consumed in many ways. Here is an interesting article at http://desigrub.com/2010/01/tethered-by-tea/ Nice recipe for scones. Indeed chai can be consumed in many ways. Here is an interesting article at http://desigrub.com/2010/01/tethered-by-tea/

]]> Comment on COOKING WITH TEA RECIPE: Smoky Lapsang Souchong Caramels by Clint O http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/tea-fun/cooking-with-tea-recipe-smoky-lapsang-souchong-caramels/#comment-532 Clint O Sat, 02 Jan 2010 19:56:24 +0000 http://www.arborteas.com/teablog/tea-fun/cooking-with-tea-recipe-smoky-lapsang-souchong-caramels/#comment-532 I made these caramels and they turned out great... only difference is I left out the vanilla. I also sprinkled sea salt, Chipolte and cayenne powder for a finishing touch. They taste like a good british tea with cream and sugar! :) I made these caramels and they turned out great… only difference is I left out the vanilla. I also sprinkled sea salt, Chipolte and cayenne powder for a finishing touch. They taste like a good british tea with cream and sugar! :)

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