http://theteachick.com Infusing Tea Into Your Life Mon, 15 Feb 2010 20:31:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en #1: If possible, use spring water              - Spring water              - Tea is, of course, largely water by volume, so it makes sense that the water you use to make your tea has a significant impact on it.              - If you don’t like the way a brand tastes as a simple ... http://theteachick.com/2010/02/15/the-best-water-for-your-ono-tea/ I was sitting here thinking of a fun and healthy way to spice up Valentine's day and, of course, tea and vodka came to mind! This is a delicious green marTEAni recipe that is sure to get the night started off right. ONO Strawberry Kiss MarTEAni INGREDIENTS: 1/2 tsp Matcha green tea powder 1/4 oz ... http://theteachick.com/2010/02/14/strawberry-kiss-marteani-love-fortunes/ Happy Chinese New Year everyone! To celebrate, I created a delicious tea infused fortune cookie recipe! The best part, besides all the powerful antioxidants, is the slimming affect of the tea! Oolong has been shown to help shed stubborn pounds by boosting your metabolism and blocking the fattening effect of carbohydrates. ... http://theteachick.com/2010/02/13/happy-asian-new-year-w-slimming-fortune-cookies/ [caption id="attachment_2050" align="aligncenter" width="327" caption="A delicious pot of ONO Coconut Euphoria white tea"][/caption] Ingredients:     * 1 cup boiling hot ONO Creme Earl Grey  (use 12 tsp of Creme Earl Grey per 8 oz cup of water)     * 3/4 cups unsweetened Cocoa powder     * 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour     * 2 teaspoons baking powder     ... http://theteachick.com/2010/02/11/ono-coconut-euphoria-chocolate-cake/ This is one of my favorite ways to cook fish because it's fun, healthy, easy to prepare, and so delicious! Cooking en papillote (pronounced "ehn pahp-ee-yoht") is a simple, classic French method of cooking fish that results in light, tender, flavorful fish. I chose a delicate green tea to make ... http://theteachick.com/2010/02/09/cooked-salmon-en-papillote-with-a-moroccan-mint-green-tea-sauce/ Benefits of Mint * Mint is also said and in many cases proven to:     * Relieve symptoms of indigestion, heartburn and irritable bowel syndrome by relaxing the muscles in and around the intestine.     * Act as a powerful antioxidant, protecting the body against the formation of cancerous cells.     * Inhibit the ... http://theteachick.com/2010/02/05/tropical-fruit-salad-w-moroccan-mint-green-tea-dressing/ My favorite course in culinary school was pastries so it's not a surprise that I can spend all day in the kitchen making fine pastries and delicious tortes. However, I still like to have a quick and easy chocolate cake recipe on hand. In about an hour you get a moist and rich ... http://theteachick.com/2010/01/31/ono-aphrodisiac-chai-chocolate-cake/ Créme Brulée, French for "burnt cream," is a rich custard topped with a layer of caramelized sugar. The experience is all about breaking through the crackly sugar crust and having the first taste of creamy custard. I heightened this experience by infusing the vanilla custard with one of my favorite chai teas, ONO Aphrodisiac Chai, then garnishing ... http://theteachick.com/2010/01/30/aphrodisiac-creme-brulee/ I just learned so many interesting health benefits about honey and cinnamon! Did you know.... * The daily intake of honey and cinnamon powder strengthens the immune system and protects the body from bacterial and viral attacks. Researchers have found that honey has various vitamins and iron in large amounts and ... http://theteachick.com/2010/01/21/ginger-lemon-cookies-with-soothing-sleepy-time-tonic/ We just got back from a walk around our neighborhood, Manoa Valley. Now Blazo is making dinner while I'm brewing some ONO Slimming Goddess iced tea with fresh peaches. ♥ Here is the recipe: 6 cups of water 3 tablespoons of ONO Slimming Goddess 1 tablespoon of honey fresh mint 2-3 ripe peaches, sliced thin splash of ... http://theteachick.com/2010/01/20/slimming-goddess-with-fresh-mint-and-peaches/