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]]>Turmeric, which has been used as a health supplement for over 4,500 years, originated in India where it was used in cooking and most likely in religious practice. Historians found powder residue, dating back to 2,500 BC, in ancient pots that proved people living in New Delhi frequently used turmeric. It was found that around 500 BC was when turmeric became a key ingredient in Ayurvedic medicine.
According to research, the use of turmeric traveled to China by 700 AD, East Africa by 800 AD, West Africa by 1200 AD, and Jamaica in the 18th century. Even back then, the word was getting out about the health benefits of turmeric. Today, India produces and consumes most of the world’s turmeric, but the U.S. especially is catching on to this superfood.
These days, we’re looking for healthy and natural ways to boost our immunity and stay healthy (especially during the flu season), and turmeric is a tried and true go-to for millions of people around the globe.
Turmeric comes from a plant, whose botanical name is Curcuma longa. Turmeric, which is a rhizome, looks like a root and produces flowers — in fact, the turmeric root is part of the ginger family and looks very similar to the ginger plant.
Turmeric can be consumed in many forms, which include powder, capsules, extract, and the whole root. In the kitchen, it’s easiest to incorporate turmeric by using turmeric powder, which you can find at the grocery store or online. While it’s a common addition in eastern cooking, it also makes for an amazing tasting tea thanks to its golden glow and its delicate unique flavor.
What makes turmeric such a powerful supplement is compounds called curcuminoids that have medicinal properties. Of those curcuminoids, curcumin has been identified as the main active ingredient that researchers found has proven health benefits.
Many people choose to consume turmeric tea daily, either in the morning as a substitute for coffee or at night as a nice way to wind down. As turmeric tea doesn’t contain much caffeine at all, it is also an excellent alternative for those wanting to sip something that won’t leave them jittery. The lack of caffeine also means there’s no wrong time or place to make yourself a cup of turmeric tea. Want the benefits of turmeric without skipping your morning caffeine hit? You can totally have it with your favorite coffee too if that’s what you prefer. Turmeric tea is easy to make and snuggling down with its healing warmth makes for a cozy pick-me-up.
Some folks use turmeric tea as part of their daily health regimen since it’s been shown turmeric can mitigate and even alleviate many types of health problems. The active ingredient in turmeric is curcuminoids but they tend to have a low bioavailability meaning that the body can’t always absorb all of the goodness. One of the reasons it can be tricky for the body to absorb is because of its low water content so by drinking it in tea form and adding a twist of black pepper you can totally up the game and send all that goodness running through the body.
For thousands of years, Turmeric has been adored for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. By making turmeric tea part of your ritual, you can lap up all the goodness and enjoy the golden glow that naturally comes from this delicate and dreamy tea.
Curious to find out more? Here are the proven health benefits of turmeric tea.
Research has found that curcumin, the powerful compound in turmeric, can boost the immune system and possibly even help those with immune disorders. This 2007 study which was published in the Journal of Clinical Immunology states that curcumin is a “potent immunomodulatory agent” that is capable of modulating the activation of “T cells, B cells, macrophages, neutrophils, natural killer cells, and dendritic cells.” The study went on to suggest curcumin could be used as a form of therapy for those who have an immune disorder. If you have an already compromised immune system, or even if you feel like you’re experiencing some early symptoms of the cold or flu, make yourself some turmeric tea in the morning or at night and let those antibacterial and antiviral properties get to work on giving your immune system a much-needed boost. Tea Drops’ Turmeric Tea is so tasty that you’d forget that you’re treating your body to some vital, medicinal goodness.
Inflammation due to oxidative stress (which is caused by an imbalance of free radicals and antioxidants in your system) can be caused by various chronic illnesses like MS, heart disease, allergies, asthma, colitis, psoriasis, and even cancer. Certain mental illnesses like depression can also cause inflammation in the body. Research shows that curcumin in turmeric can suppress inflammation, and is considered an anti-inflammatory agent.
Chronic inflammation has been shown to negatively impact the immune system, which is why you might notice you’re getting sick more often if you, say, are struggling with depression, or are dealing with a psoriasis flare-up.
The studies that have been conducted have shown that turmeric can successfully bring down cholesterol levels (LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels). In the study, cholesterol level improvement was shown in subjects that were fed a high-fat diet after being given doses of turmeric. However, one study done in 2008 concluded that, after administering turmeric to patients with high cholesterol, those patients experienced lower total cholesterol levels across the board.
In one study published in 2012, researchers tested two seperate groups — 45 patients were given curcumin and 44 were given a placebo. The curcumin was administered twice a day for six months. The results? The ulcerative colitis patients in the first group were found to relapse and show symptoms of IBS. Only 4 percent in the first group relapsed after six months versus the placebo group, where it was found 18 percent relapsed. This study concludes that, if taken regularly, turmeric is an effective supplement to help minimize ulcerative colitis symptoms (which can include abdominal pain, weight loss, diarrhea, and more).
Interestingly, it’s been found that India has an extraordinarily low percentage of patients with Alzheimer’s — and some believe that’s because turmeric is the main ingredient in most Indian food. While more studies need to be done, researchers have discovered that for test subjects, turmeric lowered inflammation and oxidative stress (both of which might be contributing factors to developing Alzheimer’s). Other studies claim that it’s possible curcumin stops brain cells from breaking down, along with the formation of amyloid plaque in brains.
Uveitis, which is an inflammation that occurs in the section of your eye between the white part and the retina. Uveitis can ultimately lead to blindness, so it’s important to treat this right away. While healthcare professionals do recommend medical treatment, it’s been found that turmeric as a supplement can help bring down inflammation and help reduce uveitis symptoms.
In a 2016 review, eight clinical trials were analyzed and it was found that taking 1,000 milligrams of curcumin every day for eight to twelve weeks helps with pain and lower inflammation due to arthritis. The doses taken may possibly be as strong as taking NSAIDs, so turmeric may be a natural, healthier alternative. In 2018, a study showed that curcumin did decrease joint inflammation in rats by blocking a signaling process called the mTOR pathway.
Although many of the studies are specific to patients who have recently undergone heart surgery, researchers have found that by taking turmeric as a supplement (before and after the surgery), there was a decrease in myocardial infarction by 56 percent compared to a group that took a placebo bill.
There is one study that shows curcumin can mitigate the risk of developing clogged arteries. Though the test involved mice, the results were promising nonetheless. Mice who were given curcumin in their diet had a 26 percent reduction in fatty deposits in their arteries compared to the mice who weren’t given curcumin.
A 2016 study found that turmeric extract and curcumin “significantly” protected against liver injury. The data collected informed scientists that turmeric “protects the liver from chronic [liver injury] by suppressing hepatic oxidative stress.” This once again shows that oxidative stress is a culprit for many illnesses and turmeric is a powerful supplement that helps fight it. As the liver is one of the largest organs in the body with some of the most important metabolic jobs, anything you can do to protect against liver damage is always a good investment in your health and wellbeing.
While more needs to be researched on this topic, the initial connection between turmeric and lung illnesses like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, acute respiratory distress disorder (and more), shows promising results.
If you’re feeling inspired to incorporate turmeric into your life, Tea Drops’ Turmeric Tea is a delicious (and easy) way to start. Cheers to a healthier you!
So we know that turmeric has many awesome qualities when it comes to your health but what about the side effects? Side effects from drinking too much turmeric are rare but if you sip staggering amounts of turmeric tea you may notice some of the following symptoms showing up:
It’s also worth remembering that turmeric is a mighty spice and it doesn’t do well when paired with certain medications. If you are on the following medications you may want to chat with your health professional before bringing turmeric tea into your daily diet or explore different teas to enjoy instead.
Turmeric is a versatile spice and can be added to soups, stews, curries, and even desserts. It’s also used as a way to marinate proteins, like chicken or tofu. Since turmeric is a mellow spice, adding a little bit to your dish won’t overpower the main ingredients. Turmeric has been used as a coloring agent in dairy products (like cheese, butter, and yogurt), desserts (cakes, ice cream, icing, and sauces), and snacks like popcorn and chips. Turmeric can also be pickled (like ginger).
Another simple way to incorporate turmeric into your diet is by making turmeric tea or “golden milk.”
Turmeric tea, unlike golden milk, is similar to ginger tea. It’s not watered down by milk, so the taste is much stronger (turmeric has a spicy, bitter taste to it). Various recipes exist and there’s no one “right way” to make turmeric tea, but here are the basic ingredients you’ll need for a version of this beverage: hot water, turmeric powder, honey (to enhance antimicrobial benefits), lemon, and ground black pepper (the latter is optional, but it does give your drink a nice kick).
Golden milk, or golden latte, on the other hand, is a sweet and creamy drink that requires a few more ingredients (but is still easy to make at home). You’ll need coconut milk, almond or oat milk, ground turmeric powder, ground ginger or ginger root, cinnamon, cardamon, coconut oil, ground black pepper, and a sweetener (like honey or coconut sugar).
Here’s an easy turmeric tea recipe to get you going:
Half a teaspoon of ground turmeric
A quarter teaspoon of black pepper
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
2 teaspoons of honey
2 cups of water
Whisk together the water, turmeric, pepper, and lemon in a small pan and turn on the heat to bring to a boil.
When bubbling, turn the heat down low and let the mixture simmer for 10 minutes.
Turn off the heat and add in the honey.
Let the mixture cool for a few minutes and then pour through a strainer and into your cup.
Sit back and enjoy!
If you’re looking for a more hassle-free route, you can always buy premade golden milk, like Tea Drops’ Turmeric Tea. No need to worry about a teabag, either. Tea Drops are dissolvable pods that just call for some hot water or milk if you’d like your tea creamy. Tea Drops’ Turmeric Tea is made with just two ingredients: organic turmeric and coconut palm sugar. It only has 5 calories, less than 1 gram of sugar, and is caffeine-free. It’s an easy (and delicious) way to get your daily dose of turmeric.
Turmeric, the golden yellow spice, has gotten some extra love in the last few years with Instagrammable drinks like “golden milk” and dessert recipes calling for a teaspoon or two for taste, color, and magical properties.
Turmeric tea is one of our favorite soothing teas to sip on when we are craving comfort. Its bright color and bounty of health benefits give us that golden pick-me-up we need to face the day. Combine that with all the antioxidants and inflammatory powers that help fight colds and flu in the winter season, not to mention the signature health effects on the body, mind, and soul, and it's no wonder that people have been turning to turmeric for thousands of years.
**Medical Disclaimer: The information in this article is for informative purposes only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Those who have any health-related queries should be sure to reach out to a medical professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Creamy and delicious! This Pumpkin Spice Hot Chocolate has us drooling. Made with Pumpkin Spice Tea Drops, this recipe is perfect for sipping while you watch your favorite movie with your favorite people!
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You heard it right! Pumpkin Spice is back and ready to bring all the fall vibes. We’ve crafted this maple pumpkin spice boba recipe made with Tea Drops that’s easy to make and so tasty!
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The holiday season is fast approaching, and we can already feel the crisp magic in the air. Now is the ideal time to cuddle up by the fire, visit friends and family that you haven’t seen in a while, and sip on some delicious drinks. We all know that autumn and winter are perfect for hot drinks and Tea Drops delivers a wide variety of teas for any star sign. Whether you’re a PSL fan forever or need a minty boost, we got the tea for you. Not sure where to start? We picked a tasty tea, based on your zodiac sign.
So let’s get brewing!
Aries—Chai Spice
As a fire sign, you need to have a little kick in your cup of tea. Fortunately, the Chai Spice Tea Drops bring the sweet, the savory, and the spicy. The masala chai spice gives the perfect amount of heat and a rich aroma, ideal to warm up after spending all day outside in the cold.
If you’re looking to add a little more spice to your life, get an unlock love tarot reading to spill the tea on your love life.
Taurus—Chocolate Earl Grey
You’re a sign that likes a little luxury, Taurus. With the holidays, it’s okay to treat yourself a little, especially if you’re looking to indulge. So pick up these Chocolate Earl Grey Tea Drops that add a sweet richness to your average earl grey. It also has enough caffeine to wake up on a cold morning and get you ready for the holiday hustle.
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Gemini—Matcha Green Tea
You are more than ready for the holidays, Gemini. With plenty of big plans and a list of events that will keep you busy until the new year. Which means you’ll need a tea that will keep you moving throughout the day. Pour yourself a cup of Matcha Green Tea Drops that not only gives your palette a unique flavor experience but also keeps your energy up without making you anxious.
Use the energy from the matcha to focus on learning something new—like the Chinese zodiac. Find out your Chinese Zodiac Personality to discover more about yourself.
Cancer—Apple Pie
Holidays always bring out the nostalgic romantic in you, Cancer. With your family gathered around you, you’re usually in the kitchen baking something tasty, or thinking about the treats your loved ones made when you were little. Indulge in the nostalgia with a hot cup of Apple Pie Tea Drops. This lovely mix of cozy and fruity will transport you back to a simpler time.
Speaking of family, if you have a new addition to the family, get a sneak peek inside their personality by getting a child birth horoscope done.
Leo—Citrus Ginger
Ruled by the sun, the fall and winter seasons can be a little rough for you as your beloved ruling planet is out for fewer hours at a time. Fortunately, we have a fix for that. Sip on some Citrus Ginger Tea Drops that taste like sunshine in a cup. This fresh blend of orange, lemon, and zesty ginger will brighten up even the coldest morning and the darkest night. Keep shining, Leo!
As you get ready for the day/month ahead, check out your monthly premium horoscope as you spill your morning tea.
Virgo—Sweet Peppermint Tea
Oh, Virgo! You love the holidays, seeing your loved ones, and doing some fun seasonal activities, but it can also make you stressed! You’re constantly planning and organizing to make everything “perfect,” but you rarely have time to appreciate your hard work. Take a moment to sit down and sip on some Sweet Peppermint Tea Drops, to calm your racing mind and allow yourself to simply enjoy the moment. Remember, the holidays only come once a year.
While you’re focusing on everyone else, take some time out and learn more about yourself with this birth chart reading. It could help you find clarity and explain a few of your quirks.
Libra—Rose Earl Grey
A hopeless romantic (thank Venus for that), you are spending the holiday season starring in your own personal Hallmark movie. While the holiday season does have a rom-com vibe to it, add a little more romance to your life with these Rose Earl Grey Tea Drops that blends bold bergamot with sweet rose. A match made in tea heaven.
While your tea may be a match made in heaven, if you’re looking for “the one” this holiday season, check your love compatibility to see if you’re truly meant to be.
Scorpio—Pumpkin Spice
Your birthday is at the peak of autumn, which means you are all too familiar with pumpkin spice everything. And while we would never dare call you basic, you do have a certain soft spot for that signature spice of fall. So pour yourself a cup of Pumpkin Spice Tea Drops as you bundle up by the fire. The warm spices can heat up your cold (undead) heart. Enjoy, Scorpio.
As you get cozy around the fire, learn about the mysteries lurking in some other planets in your chart—like the moon. Get a moon sign reading to understand your more emotional side.
Sagittarius—Turmeric
As the sage of the zodiac, you may be spending most of your season off studying some interesting subject or jet-setting off on your next adventure. However, no matter where you go, take some Turmeric Tea Drops with you. This golden cup of wisdom is the perfect study aid and the boost you need to keep going on your travels.
As you go through the journey of life, see what adventures are up ahead with the Follow Your Dreams Tarot Reading to help you get the life you truly desire.
Capricorn—Thai Iced Tea Kit
With the holiday hustle going on full blast, you’re going to need something that will keep you going all day long—especially if you have some birthday events to attend. However, don’t be so busy that you forget to enjoy the season. Make yourself something nice with this Thai Tea Latte Kit that can allow you to make yourself a little treat to enjoy on a cold day.
Take that iced tea on the go as you’ll be busy making big power moves in your career. Your personalized career horoscopes will guide you in the right direction.
Aquarius—Ube Latte Kit
Always unique, you’re not the type to be easily impressed by just any old tea. You need something to excite your palette. So try out this Ube Latte Kit to bring a colorful splash to your holiday drink. Ube is a type of yam from the Philippines with a vanilla and nutty flavor, perfect for the holiday season.
While you’re sipping on your Ube latte, learn more about different cultures, and divination methods. Get an Egyptian tarot personality reading to get a new perspective on life.
Pisces—Chocolate Gingerbread
You’re a big fan of the holiday: a cozy night by the fire, the hope that the new year will bring, and just the magic that crackles throughout the air. And the desserts aren’t bad either. Have a dreamy holiday dessert in a cup by sipping on this Chocolate Gingerbread Tea Drop that blends the dreaminess of chocolate with the spice of ginger. Perfect for an autumn night.
While you’re thinking about the future, don’t forget about the past this season either. A past life reading can help you get closure with your past self, leaving you free to start the future on your own terms.
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2 oz Tea Drops Aloha Pineapple Chamomile concentrate, cooled
4 oz Frozen Pineapple
2 oz Dose Daily Liver Shot
2 oz Lime Juice
4 oz Coconut Cream
1/2 oz Honey
Pineapple Wedge for garnish
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To make tea concentrate, add Tea Drops Aloha Pineapple Chamomile drop to 2 oz of hot water. Mix and set aside to cool.
To a blender, add tea concentrate, pineapple, Dose Daily Liver Shot, coconut cream, and honey.
Blend until well combined.
Add mixture to serving glass, and add a scoop of coconut cream to the center.
Garnish with pineapple wedge and enjoy!
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- 1 Strawberry Matcha Tea Drop
- 2 cups gluten free rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cup non-dairy milk
- 1 egg or flax egg
- 2 tablespoons of cashew butter
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped (1 additional cup for optional topping)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together rolled oats, milk, egg, cashew butter, maple syrup, baking powder, vanilla, crushed Tea Drop and salt. Next, add in strawberries and stir to combine.
3. Transfer mixture into an oven safe baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes.
4. Serve with fresh berries to top and enjoy!
4 oz boiling water
1/2 cup milk of choice
1 cup ice
Strawberries for garnish (optional)
- Add the Tea Drop to 4 oz of boiling water
- Add tea, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1 cup of ice to a blender
- Blend until smooth
- Garnish!
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I'll be honest. Historically, I have missed some years attending the WTE because I felt that the industry still trailed behind in terms of adopting new tea ideas and rituals. The tea world is thousands of years old, and many established tea brands are hundreds of years old and that was often times reflected in the level of innovation I would see at the show.
This year was different. In some ways, I think there is a new global lens on the tea industry and some striking new trends that are hard to ignore. Boba/Bubble tea is finally becoming mainstream and the tea industry is finally recognizing this shift. This year, change and a refreshed perspective on the industry was welcomed. So much so that a few of us were invited to lead panels on building tea brands for today's modern consumer. I shared the stage with my new friends Lisa (Founder of Big Heart Tea) and Jonathan (Beverage Director of Alred Tea) to discuss how we each have approached building our tea brands. We spoke about the changes we all see taking place, of how tea companies (like Tea Drops and Alfred) are now partnering with amazing brands like Hello Kitty and Disney, something that we would not have seen 5-10 years ago.
We got a group of amazing tea brands together to host an innovations dinner at Momofuku at the Cosmopolitan. This was definitely a highlight of the week and one that I loved to see. All of us tea companies, with our own unique takes and journeys, not looking at one another as competition but rather bonding together to make sure that this sacred industry thrives. When one of us changes people's receptivity to tea, we all win.
And of course it was amazing sharing this experience with my Mom. We walked the show floor together and were excited to see so many new tea exhibitors. My Mom has been my #1 supporter since day one of Tea Drops. She was actually one of the first people I called to help me make Tea Drops in my home kitchen at the time when I was overwhelmed with orders. I think she too gets invigorated by seeing the changes happening in the tea industry, and it seems more exhibitors knew her than me :) After 6 years of grinding on this business it was really special to share this experience with her.
So, cheers to Moms and cheers to positive changes happening in the tea industry!
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(Makes 1 Bundt Pan or Angel Tube Pan - serves minimum of 12)
Cakes and Tea Drops are my favorite things! I thought, why not combine the two?! This was the first of my recipes using Tea Drops way back in 2013 in the early, early days of Tea Drops when I was literally making the tea drops by myself in Sashee’s small kitchen! I took my childhood favorite New England coffee cake* and took it up a notch by adding some chai spice tea drops. The result is amazing and I even think it is better than the original cake! When we took this cake for brunch to one of Sashee’s friends’ home, everyone said it was delicious! I chalked it up to the fact that they all wanted to support Sashee’s Tea Drops endeavor, but when a few friends took 4 - 5 slices, I knew they were telling the truth and the cake was a hit! This recipe which has been etched in my heart and kept a secret all these years, I am finally sharing it with the devout followers of Tea Drops! If you want people to ooh and aah at your next event, make this cake! The recipe might seem a bit complicated in the present days of premixes but trust me, it is well worth the effort!
Coffee cake in New England does not mean the cake is coffee flavored. The term “coffee cake” is used for any cake served with coffee or tea.
Time: about 1 hr. 45 min.(incl. Baking time of 50-60 min.)
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3 cups all purpose flour
1 Tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 sticks unsalted butter and more for greasing at room temp.
2 ½ cups sugar (divided)
3 large eggs at room temperature, separated- with the egg whites in a separate mixing bowl- make sure there are no traces of egg yolks; otherwise they will not beat up properly
1 cup whole milk
4 Chai Spice Tea Drops (crushed)
1 Tablespoon cocoa
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Time: 1 hour (incl. 30 min. marinating)
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1 lb. boneless chicken breast or boneless chicken thigh cut into 1” cubes
1 Tablespoon fresh minced ginger
1 ½ Tablespoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon curry powder (I use roasted curry powder from Sri Lanka but you can use others)
1 teaspoon salt
2-3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 sprig of fresh curry leaves (optional)
1 stick cinnamon (2”)
4 cloves
3 crushed green cardamoms
1 large diced tomato
⅓ cup water
1 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
Additional salt and pepper to taste.
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Do you want to know how to make bubble tea? Making delicious bubble tea is easy if you have the right ingredients and preparation time. This blog post covers the ingredients and recipe needed for tasty boba tea. The benefits of bubble tea include relaxation, anxiety reliever, boosting immune and heart health, antioxidative properties, and more.
Have you seen numerous Instagram posts of people enjoying bubble tea and relaxing? Would you like to do the same? If you were searching for an answer about how to make bubble tea, welcome, you are in the right place.
You could enjoy bubble tea or boba tea by getting one from a food place, or you could make it at home. Yes, you read that right. It is entirely possible to devise this yummy drink on your own and let it help you relax while also allowing you to capture some lovely images for Insta (if you're into it)!
In this article, we shall share a delicious bubble tea recipe and talk about other questions you might have related to boba tea.
This unique and fancy tea basically originated from Taiwan and is a popular summer drink. The main ingredients are sweetened tea, milk, and tapioca balls or pearls. Tapioca pearls are also commonly referred to as boba. Hence the name boba tea.
Bubble tea can be enjoyed in a variety of flavors. These flavors range from black tea, jasmine tea, strawberry tea, honeydew to even taro. Taro is actually a vegetable that is a part of Asian meals.
Drinking bubble tea brings the following numerous benefits:
The milk used in the making of this tea provides good amounts of calcium to the body. And we all know that calcium is needed to strengthen bones and joints.
Packed with carbohydrates, bubble tea is a quick and efficient way to replenish the body’s energy supply. Moreover, you can drink it on the go and use it to refuel yourself even when you feel like not eating or do not have time for a meal.
Caffeine in tea helps tensed and stiff muscles to relax which in turn, reduces stress. You will feel more energetic, revived and will be able to carry on with your daily routine even better after having some boba tea.
Drinking bubble tea helps strengthen the immune system. The antioxidants help prevent soreness or damage in the body by preventing oxidative stress. Flavored teas have Vitamin C as an ingredient, which also helps with immune health by being an effective antioxidant.
Free radicals can actually damage body cells by causing them to mutate. This often leads to cancer and other chronic conditions. Depending on how you make it, tea can have good amounts of epigallocatechin and polyphenols that reduce the damage caused by free radicals.
Drinking bubble tea can actually help with weight loss. Both polyphenols and caffeine are compounds that channel weight loss in the body.
Along with boosting energy levels, the caffeine in tea also helps elevate mood and makes you feel happier in general. A glass or cup of boba tea in the morning can enable you to keep mental stress at bay!
Antioxidants and caffeine present in bubble tea are mood enhancers and stress relievers. Tensed muscles will feel relaxed, and you will be able to enjoy a stress-free day after having some bubble tea. So, yes, bubble tea can be tried if you want to drink some tea for anxiety.
You can have bubble tea alone, or you can have some with your friends and family. This unique and delicious tea not only has health benefits, but it's simply delicious.
Antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds in tea are very good for heart health if taken in moderate amounts. These help strengthen blood vessels and can prevent damage to the artery walls.
The most popular favors are black tea and green tea. The tea extract is watered down while making boba tea as milk and ice cubes are added to the concoction. Therefore, you will need a strong tea extract so you can actually taste it even if it is diluted during the bubble tea-making process. You can easily make some delicious tea from Tea Drops. There’s chai, Thai matcha, and other unique flavors available on the online store.
You could also use a mixture of Assam and Ceylon tea leaves for a unique flavor, but we are sure you will find that Tea Drops’ tea tastes best. By browsing the range, you can look for teas suited to treating certain conditions, such as tea for nausea or tea for headaches.
We recommend checking out the tutorial on how to use tea drops if you wish to find out more about such an offering.
High quality tapioca pearls are available at Tea Drops. You could opt for a Deluxe bubble tea kit, which contains all the items you will need to whip up some delicious bubble tea. Such a kit alone will be enough to address your concerns when it comes to how to make boba tea that's actually enjoyable.
Of course, the pearls can be purchased separately or in a kit. Such pearls are excellent since they can be properly done in just a few minutes. They are chewy, and the texture is great. Slower cooking pearls can also be bought, but it will just take you more time to prepare your boba tea. Such pearls can take up to an hour to finish cooking properly.
Only cook pearls that you will consume. It’s not a good idea to store pearls as they will harden and lose their jelly-like texture. Leave the pearls in the water in which they were boiled until you are ready to drink your tea. This will keep them moist and soft.
You can use the same milk you would use if you were asked how to make milk tea. We prefer whole milk in our boba tea as it enhances and enriches the flavor greatly. You can also use heavy cream to enhance flavor, but it may leave you feeling a bit too full. Another great idea would be to use equal parts of both types of milk.
If you are allergic to dairy, you can opt for nut milk, soy milk, or even coconut milk as long as it suits your taste buds. You will get creamers in the deluxe kit if you order from Tea Drops.
When it comes to the type of sweetener you should use to make bubble tea, the answer is simple. You can go ahead and use any kind of sweetener to sweeten your tea. And yes, you could even skip it if you want to.
Honey, sugar, maple syrup, or simple syrup are all great options. You can adjust the sweetness according to your preference.
So, how do you make bubble tea? With all queries answered, let us now look at the recipe:
Bubble Tea Ingredients
Below is a list of ingredients that will create about 4 servings of bubble tea in total. The total preparation time will be around 2 hours, and you will need to cook the pearls for at least 10 minutes.
Bubble Tea Instructions
We hope our ‘how to make bubble tea at home’ article helped you answer all the queries you had regarding making bubble tea at home. So, what are you waiting for? Go ahead and whip some up for your friends and family. Enjoy!
]]>Many tea lovers aren’t aware of the health-related problems with tea bags. Most tea bags are not biodegradable, which makes them a serious waste product and harmful for the environment. Usually, tea bags are made of bleached paper, nylon, and plastic. When submerged in boiling water, tea bags release billions of harmful microplastic per serving.
Regular tea bags are made of nylon, plastic, or bleached paper. Glue and other harmful chemicals are used for sealing tea bags. In a single serving tea bag, around 11 billion microplastics are released from the plastic and nylon when submerged in boiling water to make tea!
We know that tea bags simply do not hold tea leaves; they are part of the process of making tea. However, the real problem with tea bags is that they add harmful substances such as plastics to your drink which can easily be avoided by using loose tea leaves directly. An even better alternative for healthy tea is Tea Drops!
Read on to see what makes tea bags such an undesirable product for humans and the environment. Similar to how we are always concerned about the food we consume, we should also be aware of the packaging materials that food comes in.
Tea bags are designed using basic materials like paper, nylon, or plastics. The openings are closed off using glue and other sticky compounds. The paper used may often be bleached. But how do these regular materials pose a threat? How are tea bags bad for you?
Many tea drinkers don't know this, and we are here to reveal the reason behind why tea bags are bad for health. On their own, these materials shouldn't cause much harm to the human body. However, when dipped in boiling water, microplastics are formed. One tea bag is able to release as many as 11 billion of these. Other compounds such as bleach, chemicals, and glue are also absorbed into the water along with the tea extract. This makes a horrible toxic concoction that is detrimental to the health of the person ingesting the tea.
A total of 3.1 billion nano plastic particles in a cup of tea does not sound very appetizing, right? If you are wondering about how these specific particles end up in your tea, then we would like you to know that polypropylene is the culprit. Polypropylene is the compound that is used to close the open end of tea bags once tea leaves are filled inside.
There is not one but a range of toxic ingredients that can be found in tea bags. These mainly include nylon, plastics, and paper. Let us take a closer look at what harmful effects they bring with them!
Tea bags made out of paper may sound safer than those made of plastics or nylon, but they really aren't. Paper is derived from wood and fibers extracted from vegetables. So what makes paper tea bags toxic?
Paper tea bags do not add plastics to your drink but bleach instead. This is because many producers want the paper to be as white as possible. To ensure this, the paper passes through a bleaching process. Every time you dip these tea bags in water, some part of the bleach goes into your tummy with your drink.
The chlorine dioxide compound that is part of the bleaching method is usually left behind in the paper pulp in a concentration of 4.79 parts per trillion. Apart from chlorine, dioxins are chemicals that come along with paper as well.
To increase the strength of paper tea bags, many producers even add epichlorohydrin. This is a carcinogenic substance that is toxic and harmful in the long run.
The glue used to seal tea bags is another compound you would not want to be ingesting.
The plastic used in plastic tea bags is commonly polyethylene. Plastic tea bags are larger and more spacious than paper tea bags. And while they can carry more tea leaves, they are still not great for your health.
On their own, plastic bags lying around in your pantry will not cause much harm. But plastic tea bags are a different story when it's time to use them. They release tons of plastic particles in your drink when the tea bag is submerged in boiling water. Around 11.6 billion particles of microplastics and 3.1 billion particles of Nano plastics are released in one serving. All of these enter the digestive system each time a cup of tea made with a plastic tea bag is drunk.
The worst part is that tea bags made of plastic are also non-biodegradable and are very bad for the environment.
While nylon, as a fabric, is said to have high heat resistance, they are still susceptible to releasing harmful components in boiling water during the tea-making process. There's been no definitive studies showcasing that all nylon tea bags are 100% safe for human consumption in the long run.
Tea bags are not eco-friendly either. While we should not be consuming the tea leaves enclosed inside these bags, we should also not be dumping them as waste into the environment. A majority of tea bags are not biodegradable and will not turn into compost. They might end up in water bodies and can clog drains and pipes.
If the tea bag is made using epichlorohydrin, it will definitely not decay or rot properly alongside other waste. Even animals might choke on them in some instances and possibly die.
Let us now take a look at how tea bags are detrimental to your health:
ECGG is a short form for Epigallocatechin gallate. This is a compound that has oxidizing effects and can promote weight loss. Researchers have deduced that green tea bags have very low levels of said content, only being between 1.09 and 2.29 milligrams per bag. Such low levels can prevent tea drinkers from experiencing the benefits associated with green tea.
The tea packed inside tea bags needs to be very fine so that the extract can be easily obtained. The tea is grounded so that it will be able to fit inside the small area of a plastic or paper bag. All of the excessive grinding and chopping results in the production of dust. This makes the tea impure and further reduces its benefits. The tea powder has a higher chance of reacting with humidity and oxygen, leading to bad quality tea.
Stapler pins or glue used to seal tea bags off are very dangerous to human health. You may end up ingesting rust and other harmful compounds. Epichlorohydrin and bleach used in the manufacture of tea bags may cause cancer and digestive problems.
We have already discussed this point quite a few times. Plastic tea bags made of nylon or other synthetic materials release tons of micro-plastic particles and Nano plastic particles into your drink. This may cause chemical leaching and toxicity.
It is obvious that you should steer clear of using tea bags to brew a warm cup of black tea or a green one. We recommend using pure tea leaves that are organic and healthy. As mentioned earlier, an even better option would be to opt for tea available at the Tea Drops website. There's no toxic tea bag involved. The Drops can simply be melted in hot water to create an instant healthy drink!
Tea drops are organic and can be purchased in a variety of different flavors. You will also not be required to strain or cook like you do when using tea leaves. So, truly a win-win. Tea Drops can help brew delicious, healthy tea and are definite picnic must-haves!
Bringing everything to a close, we truly hope you understand how damaging it is to use plastic, nylon, and paper tea bags. These are not only harmful to your health but are also pretty bad for the environment. You will be ingesting tons of toxins, carcinogens, and plastic particles in each cup if you keep on using them. Furthermore, you will also miss out on delicious, pure, and healthy tea that could actually bring some benefits to your body.
The non-biodegradable nature should be a big concern for nature lovers. Tea bags do not turn into waste and pollute water bodies. Just think of all the tea bags used around the globe daily. Shivers!
With all of this said, it is time for you to start using organic, flavorful Tea Drops for better health and a better environment. There's a wide range of varieties available, including tea for headaches and even chamomile tea for babies.
**Medical Disclaimer: The information in this article is for informative purposes only and shouldn’t be taken as medical advice. Those who have any health-related queries should be sure to reach out to a medical professional. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This article is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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With Earth Day coming up, we want to remind you of how important it is to love and restore our planet. There are plenty of easy ways to cut down on energy and water use and live a more sustainable lifestyle overall! Below are some:
On-the-go:
Let's peek into what makes Tea Drops sustainable and how we can grow to do even more for our beautiful planet.
Our goal - working toward a more sustainable product - has been part of our mission since we were founded. Tea Drops are already less waste than a traditional tea bag.
While our tea cylinders are already 100% compostable, recently, we’ve changed our indvidual tea packaging to incorporate 30% PCR. PCR packaging means less waste in landfills and water sources. Non-recyclable products create massive landfills that may contain soil toxins. They can also get into rivers and oceans, creating pollution and endangering wildlife. The adoption of PCR packaging can reduce your contribution to this problem.
Whether you are trying to dispel your morning blues or planning to get some shut-eye, a delicious cup of tea can fulfill all of your needs. By exploring various types of tea and their respective benefits, you can easily find your perfect match of tea leaves and blends alike.
But no matter if you prefer a teabag, loose leaf tea, or herbal tea to make your ideal brew, you need to learn how to steep tea to get the most out of every cup. This not only lets you enjoy the incredible taste of your tea with each sip but also enables you to reap the many benefits of tea with each serving.
To help you enjoy your daily concoction of health, comfort, and clarity, here is how you can brew tea to perfection.
Steeping is the process of brewing tea by infusing a tea bag, loose leaf tea, or herbal tea in hot water. When heated, the water interacts with the tea leaves or blends, it extracts the taste and healthy compounds of tea to create a hearty brew.
But as straightforward as it might sound, steeping does not happen instantly. While the overall process of steeping tea is quite simple, overlooking any of the associated steps can result in a lackluster cup.
What makes the process a little tricky is the amount of time that each distinct type of tea requires to steep. Where a green tea with dried leaves may take 3-4 minutes to brew in hot water, herbal tea with fresh ingredients can easily take around 15-30 minutes to steep to full potency.
If you have little to no experience in making tea, you may find it challenging to determine how much steeping your preferred type of tea requires in the first place. Fortunately, learning how to steep tea is not too difficult. Regardless of whether you are making green tea, white tea, or herbal tea, you can easily know more about the steeping times and practices for each of these types of tea.
While learning how long to steep tea, the first step is to know what actually makes the average steeping times so different. Once you have a firm grasp of this distinction, learning the rest of the process becomes much easier.
As much as their associated color profiles and names might trick you, green tea and herbal tea are not the same thing. In fact, they can be considered as far apart as hot tea and iced tea.
Remember that green tea is a “true tea,” which is a way to refer to teas that are scientifically classified as such. These types of tea come from the Camellia sinensis plant1. Other true teas include oolong tea, black tea, and white tea. Consuming this kind of tea is linked to different health advantages2.
Conversely, herbal tea is not made from this classified plant of tea. Instead, it is derived from the parts of different herbs that could come from any plant. Some of the most popular herbal teas include chamomile, peppermint, and ginger. Herbal teas also hold a variety of healthy perks3 within them.
Both popular categories of tea are linked to health benefits and delectable taste alike. But due to their difference in classification, green tea and other true teas take less time to steep as compared to herbal tea.
As you learn more about how to steep tea, it may also become clear to you that true teas come in a dried form. With that being said, their presentation may differ in terms of a tea bag or loose leaf tea.
In contrast, herbal tea blends are available in both dried and fresh forms. If you want to consume the latter, you can add significantly more minutes to the overall steeping times for your brew. This is an important step to remember if you want to enjoy the so-called alchemy of mixing different ingredients such as fresh lemon and ginger root for your tea.
While true teas are available in both tea bag and loose leaf tea forms, the way they are packaged does not make much difference in their steeping times. What actually influences their brewing is the type of tea that you are making.
This means that while making the delicate green tea, you need to be mindful of not over brewing it to the point of significantly affecting its taste. But when it comes to stronger teas such as oolong tea, you can steep them a little longer than usual to get the taste according to your liking.
By keeping these distinctions in mind, you can find the right tea for you that fits your requirements for taste and convenience alike. This makes sure that your plan to experience serenity through a cup of tea is not marred by the difficulties of the brewing process.
After learning what is steeping all about, you must be ready to understand the process of brewing different types of tea to your taste. From the right water temperature to the perfect steeping times, the following information guides you through all aspects of making your perfect serving of tea.
While wondering how to tell when tea is done steeping, you can simply refer to the average amount of time and water temperature required for different teas to steep.
More often than not, you can find these suggested steeping times on the packaging of your tea.
Before you get ready for a serving of your favorite tea, you need to ensure you have all other equipment and ingredients in place.
This includes the following items.
While you can use additional ingredients such as honey, sugar, or milk, you can use them after you have steeped the tea properly.
The process of steeping the tea involves the following steps.
If you don’t want to go through excessive steps or wait for a lengthy amount of time to make your cup of tea, you can turn to Tea Drops.
Tea Drops are compressed and ground leaf teas that are ready to be used one drop per cup. Unlike tea bags, you don’t need to wait for them to steep. In contrast to loose leaf tea, you also don’t have to use an infuser to keep dregs and leaves out.
You can make your tea using this innovative method by following these steps.
If you want to learn how to steep tea with cold water, you can easily do so. The process requires more wait time than steeping with hot water. But it is still simple to execute and gives you a luscious cup of iced tea that has less bitterness and more aroma to it.
You can follow the steps outlined below to brew your tea in cold water.
Once again, the usage of Tea Drops can make cold tea brewing quite easy. Instead of having to wait for half a day, you can use the following steps to make your icy cold cup of tea right away.
How to tell when tea is done steeping
You can tell once your tea is ready by following the suggested steeping times for the type of tea that you are brewing. As long as you follow the outlined duration and water temperature for your respective kind of tea, you can get a perfect cup every time.
Since everyone likes their tea with a certain intensity and kick, you can try consuming your tea with different steeping times. After the first few instances, you may find the perfect combination of factors that make an exemplary brew for your tastes.
Steeping your tea can be a time-consuming and often frustrating process, which can affect the overall sense of bliss that you want to get from your perfect cup of tea. With Tea Drops, you can enjoy an instant yet flavorful brew that is also packed with plenty of benefits for your health.
With a wide range of flavors, blends, and experiences, our market-leading collection can help you find your ideal cup of tea. Explore our complete selection of Tea Drops to discover your perfect match today!
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Matcha Dough
In a medium bowl, add matcha mixture to flour. Stir to mix well. Repeat steps above to form match dough.
When dough is chilled, remove plastic, roll on a lightly floured surface to form two 7 inch squares. Cut each square into nine ¾ inch strips.
On a sheet of plastic, place three strips of dough, alternating white and matcha strips. Brush tops and in between strips with egg wash. Gently press strips together.
Form second and third layers with alternating strips to create a checkerboard.
Wrap with plastic and refrigerate for another 30 minutes. Repeat for second log.
Bake
Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
Cut each log into ¼ inch thick slices. Place onto non-stick baking sheet. Bake for about 12 minutes.
Remove and let cookies cool for 5 minutes before transferring onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Ingredients:
- Vanilla Frostling
- Purple Sprinkles
- 1 Ube Tea Drop from the Tea Drops Ube Latte Kit
- Your choice of milk
- 2 tablespoons of condensed milk (optional)
Directions:
1. Spread frosting around the rim and dip in sprinkles.
2. Prepare Ube Tea Drop by melting the Tea Drop in 3 ounces of hot water, top with five ounces of hot milk, and add sweetened condensed milk, optional.
Matcha + Strawberry Shortcake
Blueberry Acai + Strawberry Shortcake
Chocolate Earl Grey + Rose Earl Grey
Chocolate Earl Grey + Strawberry Shortcake
Aloha Pineapple Chamomile + Sweet Peppermint
Chai Spice + Chocolate Earl Grey
Pumpkin Spice + Chai Spice
Citrus Ginger + Sweet Peppermint
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Tea Drops are organic, ground loose-leaf teas, mixed with herbs and spices, and pressed into fun shapes. They melt in water — like a bath bomb, except its tea! Swirl your cup gently while consuming to capture every prebiotic-filled sip or filter out at the end — it's up to your preference!
See it in action here:
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Let us take you on a nostalgic journey back to our childhood obsessions for all things Hello Kitty!
Enjoy our new Apple Pie a la mode, Strawberry Matcha, and English Breakfast Tea Drops representing our shared pastimes: travel, friendship, sweets....and tea time!
English Breakfast Tea Cookies
Ingredients
Recipe
1. Heat the to 325°F oven and line 3 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine all the ingredients: flour, powdered sugar, salt, Tea Drop powder and butter into the bowl of a food processor or mixer.
3. The dough is ready when the it clumps together when pressed.
4. Roll the dough out on a well-floured surface to a 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness either use a knife to cut out rectangles or use a cutter to make shapes.
5. Transfer the cookies to one of the parchment-lined baking sheets. Chill the cookies on the sheet pan in the freezer for 15 minutes or until the cookies are solid to the touch.
6. Bake the cookies, one pan at a time, for 18 to 23 minutes, or until the cookies are dry to the touch and the bottoms just begin to turn golden.
7. Remove from the oven and cool on a rack before transferring to a container for storage. The baked and cooled cookies can be stored in an airtight container for several days.
Apple Pie Roses
Ingredients·
Strawberry Matcha Frappe
Ingredients:
Directions:
1. Add the Tea Drop to 4 oz of boiling water
2. Add tea, 1/2 cup of milk, and 1 cup of ice to a blender
3. Blend until smooth
4. Garnish!
The spirit of aloha – being in the presence of and sharing the essence of life – teaches us lessons of peace, kindness, compassion and responsibility to future generations. These lessons are expressed through chant, music, hula, art and other cultural practices, and through the warm, genuine greetings that are a staple of Hawaiian hospitality. Enjoy your Aloha Pineapple Chamomile Tea Drop with us!
Ingredients:
Egg wash:
1 egg yolk
1 tsp water
Chai stands are often family businesses spanning many generations.
Many Indians associate rail travel with the cries of "chai, chai," from tea sellers carrying kettles along trains and platforms.
Unique tea rooms to visit if you're ever able to physically travel to England, or want to virtually explore while sipping your Chocolate Earl Grey Tea!
Afternoon tea at The Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason
Afternoon tea bus tour at B Bakery
Prêt-à-Portea at the Collins Room The Berkeley