Life Is Better With Tea

Apple Banana Smoothie Recipe

June 21, 2018 By Mary Ann Rollano 5 Comments

Apple banana smoothie incorporates tea as the liquid. The tea adds an extra nutritional element that helps bring out the best this smoothie has to offer.

Smoothies are a great way to consume healthy foods you normally wouldn’t eat. Blend them together for a nice smooth texture and before you know it you’re getting your fresh fruit and protein all in one glass.

This apple banana smoothie is jam-packed with nutrition because it mixes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates all in a quick refreshing beverage. The fruit and tea add an extra boost of antioxidants.

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Glasses of iced tea with lemon slices and mint on wooden background

6 Steps to Make Delicious Iced Tea Every Time

June 14, 2018 Leave a Comment

Iced tea is seemingly simple to make, but the art of brewing tea takes into account many factors, including the selection of quality tea leaves. Choosing the right brewing time is as important as the right temperature and quality of water. How often have you ordered iced tea in a restaurant, only to be disappointed…

Beyond Healthy Blueberry Iced Tea

June 7, 2018 6 Comments

Blueberry tea couldn’t be any healthier or more refreshing then when it’s iced. Blueberry tea is jam-packed with flavor and free radical fighting antioxidants. This post will show you how to make a deliciously healthy blueberry iced tea. The Jersey Blues are back! New Jersey blueberries are back in season for the month of June….

James Norwood Pratt Interview on Specialty Teas

Specialty Teas: An Interview with Maven James Norwood Pratt

May 31, 2018 1 Comment

Specialty teas are becoming more popular thanks to writers and educators like James Norwood Pratt. I had the pleasure of speaking with James Norwood Pratt, the renowned tea authority whose life’s work is dedicated to educating others about specialty tea. Specialty tea is high-grade loose-leaf tea from small tea estates. It is the segment of…

What is Specialty Tea?

May 24, 2018 5 Comments

Specialty tea is high-grade loose-leaf tea from small tea estates. It is the segment of the tea industry that produces premium tea usually from single tea gardens. Discover the different types of specialty tea, where to buy specialty tea and how to brew specialty tea. I discovered specialty tea quite by accident. Even though I…

Tea Lover’s Guide to Indian Tea

May 16, 2018 1 Comment

Indian tea has three major tea-producing regions –Darjeeling, Assam, and Nilgiri. Much like the wines of France, tea in India is named after the region in which it is grown. To understand the tea growing regions of India, it helps to know how tea growing came about in India. What does the Chelsea Physic Garden…

Chocolate sorbet made with bananas and tea

Decadent Chocolate Sorbet

May 10, 2018 1 Comment

Chocolate Sorbet made with tea and banana. Are you a chocolate lover? You’re in for a special treat today. This deliciously decadent chocolate banana tea sorbet is a taste of pure enchantment. This is my family’s favorite new dessert. I’ve been making a lot of sorbets lately with all this warm weather. My last post was…

loose black Darjeeling Tea on a silver plate on rustic blue painted wood, closeup view from above

Darjeeling Tea: The Champagne of India

May 2, 2018 1 Comment

Darjeeling tea has a delicate and fruity essence to it, quite like champagne. Grown in the foothills of the Himalayas, Darjeeling teas develop an aromatic characteristic of muscatel grapes. The aroma from a cup of Darjeeling tea greets you with a soft flowery scent. The taste is delicate with a fruity apricot peach flavor. You have…

tea quotes Kettle and empty bowls for the tea ceremony

Tea Quotes To Make You a Better Person

April 25, 2018 Leave a Comment

Tea quotes remind us that tea is about living. They teach us not only what we need and how to manage a healthy lifestyle, but most importantly how to be a good person. Many tea quotes arose out of the tea ceremony. The purpose of the tea ceremony is much more than just learning how…