Oolong tea is ideal for budding tea drinkers because it’s mellower than black tea but not as bright as green tea. It has a subtle fruity flavor and pleasant aroma, but it’s not overpowering.
It’s also a great beverage for tea aficionados because it tastes great and has a number of health benefits. Oolong tea also contains antioxidants, essential vitamins and minerals and some caffeine. However, it tends to have less caffeine than a cup of coffee.
If you’re wondering how to choose the best oolong tea, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll explain the different varieties, give you an idea of what to look for in an oolong tea and review a few of our favorites. [Read more…]
When you wake up in the morning in the height of summer, and you need a hit of caffeine, the last thing you want is a hot drink. Cold coffee comes to the rescue. Not only do you get the energy boost that you need in the morning, but you also get an incredibly refreshing cold drink to wake you up and start your day off right.
Keurig coffee makers have revolutionized the morning rush. No longer do you have to measure coffee grounds, add water and leave a half-filled coffee pot to burn on the heating element. Plus, Keurig coffee makers are affordable, and you have a wide range of coffee varieties from which to choose.
What is tea? You might already know that it’s the second most popular drink in the world (right behind water). You might also know that tea comes in a seemingly limitless number of varieties. Each is subtly influenced by the leaves from which its brewed.
Loose leaf tea might not be top of the charts yet, but it has been steadily gaining popularity as people learn more about the advantages of this seemingly superior option.