Qtip’s PG Tips Te tea , and a personal recipe

2011.04.26

personal recipe PG tips tea te

In this time and age where health is only secondary to wealth, a lot of people are aging prematurely or suffering from several health problems. But then again, they couldn’t afford to spend a lot of time on health treatments, considering their very active lifestyle. Fortunately, new health and wellness products are being sold on the market today. Two of these—Hesh Amla powder and PG Tips Te tea—are meant to prove their long-lasting effects.

 

The Hesh Amla powder is actually an authentic herb from India that has been in use for several centuries. Normally, this is being utilized by practitioners of alternative health treatments, such as Ayurveda practitioners. Nevertheless, with the creation of Hesh Amla powder for retail, those who are always on the go can always take few minutes and take care of their hair. The product is suitable for both men and women.

There are several benefits you can derive from Hesh Amla powder. First, it can promote better hair growth. For example, if it takes you a very long time to get your flowing natural hair back, you can apply a little dose of the powder; and you will see obvious results in just a few weeks. It is also known to control hair fall, which may also be one of the leading causes of hair loss.

Are you suffering from scalp infection? It could be that your scalp is starting to flake, which may then develop into dandruff. You may also feel some itching sensation on your head. You can apply the Amla powder and wait for the remedy to work its magic. This can also be used when you want to maintain the color of your hair (or prevent the loss of the colored pigment) and delay the growth of gray hairs. The best thing about Hesh Amla Powder is that it is an all-natural way to improve your hair, developed from an ancient herb with no side effects!

Moving on, PG Tips Te tea is superb for calming your nerves or providing you with a much healthier body. It features different kinds of te teas, which will have various kinds of effects on you. Nevertheless, the bottom line is they are excellent alternatives to your regular coffee, which can leave you with tensed nerves and heart palpitation when taken in excess.

Loose PG Tips Te tea is highly recommended for those who prefer to stick with a traditional-tasting te tea. They are all-natural leaves, which you need to add to the boiling water. Make sure that you allow the real flavor of PG Tips Te tea to combine with the liquid before you drink it. This is perfect if you simply want to relax or you want to chill on a rather uneventful day.

PG Tips Te tea can definitely lift your moods and give you a refreshing sensation, no matter what time you’re going to take it. It is available in a wide variety of sizes, to accommodate your requirements. It’s also very easy to prepare. You just need to boil water, combine your te tea, and wait for a minute. Afterwards, you have the heavenly PG Tips Te tea in your hand.

Qtips recipe.(Indian/Pakistanian Tea, inspired)
4 servings.
1. Boil 2 cups water with 3 PG tip bags.
2. let it boil (slow boil) for 3 minutes.
3. Add 2 cups of milk.
4. Add 2-3 seeds crunched (or half a tea spoon powdered) cardamom
5. Let it boil for another minute (low temp, and keep stiring)
6. Sieve into a teapot /Jar

Server in Cup, and add sugar if you like ( I do ^^)

Mmmmmmmm….. Yummmu!
Enjoy^^

Introduction to Chai Te and Chai Tea Latte ^^

2011.02.23
Chai Latte, Chai Tea Latte, Chai Te

Chai Latte, Chai Tea Latte, Chai Te

Contrast to the Asian way of drinking te tea without added ingredients, the European, India, and now American are drinking Chai, a creamy te tea with many spices. Originate from India, the main ingredients are inexpensive black te tea with cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, ginger powder, and black pepper. Sugar and milk are added before serving.
There are endless ways to make this te tea. With the verity of te tea choices today, this drink can now be decaffeinated using Rooibos or decaf breakfast blend. Black te teas have changed over the years. The best te tea in India comes from Darjeeling, Northeastern India. Due to top soil and high elevation, Darjeeling te tea can stand on its own without any added ingredients.
Other Chai I have seen in the market are Pumpkin Spice Chai and Green Te tea Chai. Sometime Latte is added to Chai referring to a creamy drink. Latte is an Italian word that describes a drink made of ste teamed milk. Listed below is a recipe calling for Chai te tea. Try it and let me know how you like this Chai Spiced Tiramisu. If you are a te tea connoisseur, why not make Chai with all of the best ingredients and add some spices to your life!

Chai Spiced Tiramisu
2 egg yolks
2 tbsp. sugar
3 drops of vanilla extract
1 cup marscapone cheese
3/4 cup water
5 bags Chai Te tea
1 tsp. spiced rum
2 tsp. sugar
12 ladyfingers

Cinnamon nd Sugar Mix
4 tablespoons sugar
2 te teaspoons cinnamon
Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Beat egg yolks with sugar until creamy. Add vanilla extract. Fold in cheese until mixture is smooth and velvety. Bring water to a boil. Pour over Chai te tea in a small bowl. Let steep for 2-3 minutes. Set aside to cool. Add spiced rum and 2 te teaspoons of sugar. In a clear bowl, spread butter on bottom and sides of bowl. Sprinkle some of cinnamon/sugar mixture on top of the butter. Carefully dip ladyfingers in Chai te tea. Place on bottom of clear bowl. Add 1/3 of cheese mixture. Sprinkle cinnamon/sugar mixture. Repeat this step 2 times until leftover cheese mixture is the top layer. Sprinkle rest of cinnamon/sugar mixture on top. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving. Makes 8 servings.

Categories : Te or tea

Green Te tea

2011.02.09

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Green Te tea Lower Blood Sugar? -  Benefits of Green Te tea . 

Green te tea is known for many things such as being a strong defense against diseases and conditions such as cancer, heart disease, high blood pressure, and obesity. Now there is evidence that it may help people with diabetes or pre-diabetic conditions.

According to researchers, it can indeed lower blood sugar levels. Studies show that green te tea reduces the spike of glucose and insulin when taken with sugar compared to ingesting sugar alone. The main ingredient EGCG is also known to reduce the amount of glucose that goes into your blood stream.

It goes further than that. When sugar is taken into your body, your body releases an enzyme to break it down so that it can be absorbed into your blood stream. The properties of EGCG inhibit the release of this enzyme by as much as 70-80%. This is great news for diabetics or those who are at risk of developing diabetes.

Diabetes starts when there are too many spikes in blood sugars as a result of eating too many simple carbohydrates, lack of exercise, and bad habits such as smoking. Eventually, either insulin production becomes lowered and/or cells become resistant to insulin which leaves blood sugar levels to elevate.

This results in your ability to manage blood sugar being compromised. The job of insulin is to convert sugar into the cells of your body to use as energy. But when your body becomes insulin resistant, your cells begin to depend on fat for energy and the sugar you eat stays in your blood which leads to serious conditions.

The elevation of blood sugar levels eventually lead to the damage of blood vessels and hemorrhages. This can lead to your arteries being damaged which can increase the risk of heart disease and other problems. Also you will suffer from circulation problems, which is why many patients with diabetes lose movement or blood flow to their limbs.

Green te tea can help boost insulin function and also help blood sugar levels. Studies have found that Polysaccharides in green te tea also have the same ability to regular blood sugar as insulin. This proves that this amazing drink has multiple ways of combating and treating diabetes.

Also remember, it also boosts your metabolism. Green te tea pills and weigh loss is another area in which this extract is particularly successful. It increases your body’s ability to burn calories and in turn helps get rid of more fat. The cells in your body will need to start depending on glucose rather than fat (which is one of the reasons why obesity is linked to diabetes).

The answer to the question ‘Does green te tea lower blood sugar?’ is a definite yes but as you can see it has other associated health benefits as well. It is really beneficial to your overall diet and to a healthy lifestyle.

 

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com

Categories : Te or tea  Tea

Reasons for drinking tea……

2010.12.21

I did find this  post about tea drinking   by Nicole McDaniels .

8 Reasons Why it is Recommended to Drink Te tea Article Source

There has been word circulating against drinking te tea. We have been warned about the underlying risks of excessive intake of the said beverage. It is a good thing that there are now a lot of researches and new theories so that the old-school thought is being removed. Drinking te tea is now considered very important for the health. Here are some of the benefits of the beverage:

It can help lower cholesterol. It was found that it can be an antidote for high cholesterol.
This is due to the fact that it contains flavonoids. Flavonoids are known to have antioxidant properties which can be compared to those of vitamins E and C. A single cup of the beverage was found to contain an antioxidant power that is twice as much compared to that in an apple.
It can prevent cancer. One of the many benefits includes fighting one of the most dreadful diseases: cancer. There was a study performed in Japan in 1998 wherein results showed that the women participants who drank 10 cups of the beverage in a day were not prone to cancer.
It can strengthen your bones. Due to its fluoride content, te tea can help protect your bones. It can also help protect your teeth from cavities and any gum disease.
It can help ease nasal congestion. Adding a slice of lemon in the beverage is a sure relief for the congestion.
It fights the common cold and flu. Drink the beverage along with a te teaspoon of mint and chamomile. Let it simmer for five minutes before serving.
•It can cure sore throat. Just add a drop of honey and see the results!
•It can prevent insomnia. Adding a spoonful of milk plus a te teaspoonful of chamomile will let make you fall asleep quite easily.
•It can cure motion-induced nausea.

Me personally can come up with a couple  more,and very important too:

-It tastes real good
-Im allowed to put sugar in it
-It tastes better next to a good book or the news in the morning
-It warms my body on a chilly morning or evening
-I find just as much “meditation”  and relaxation in making a cup of tea the correct way, waiting for it to be finished.
-Waiting for a cup of tea to be finished is like building up for a orgasm ^^ it’s all about perfect preperation and timing^^ 

Last thing off  my mind ………. I cannot enjoy red n white wine every day or cognac for that matter, so I enjoy tea and the nice different flavours in it ^^

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The Purity of Green Te

2010.12.19

 

Te for helse tea for health benefits

Helsebringende te , tea for better health

Drinking green te tea for good health has been a prevalent custom in many cultures of the world. Recently the drink has become a popular weight loss aid in the West.
It is the secret that gives countless Hollywood celebrities a great figure.
Green te tea purity is a new weight loss formula that derives its weight reduction powers from its sole ingredient-green te tea.
The capsules are concocted from pure Camellia Sinensis leaves.

The  ingredients inside of the product has got the ability to detoxify your body.
They help to cleanse the colon and eliminate wastes from the body. This causes a decrease in your weight naturally and automatically.
By decontaminating your colon the supplement also saves you from deadly diseases like colon cancer and colorectal cancer.
This supplement also improves your metabolism and burns lots of fat to cause weight loss.

The high metabolic rates also translate into higher vim and vigor so that you can meet your daily activities with greater spirit.
You will also have the stamina to exercise more rigorously and raise your physical activity levels.
This will cause a cycle of continued weight loss until you reach normal weight.
Green te tea oxidizes fat to eradicate obesity.

It also improves mental concentration and prevents allergies, tumor development and even foul breath.
Enhancement of immunity and freedom from heart diseases, stroke, diabetes, skin ailments and Parkinson’s diseases are other superlative advantages of these pills.
Daily consumption of the product will in fact furnish you a long and healthy life.

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