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For the British, tea and the art of serving it properly has always been of utmost importance. For those in other countries, however, tea has been merely a drink that you make in any old mug courtesy of a pre-measured tea bag that tastes especially good when you have a cold or the flu or when you’re in need of a warm beverage to lessen the chill of a cold winter’s night. » more |
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Regardless of why you drink it, you probably have your favorite kind of OJ. For some, it’s nothing but fresh squeezed. Others enjoy the ready-to-drink version of orange juice while some prefer the frozen concentrate variety. Ever wonder what the difference might be between the various types of orange juice you can buy at your grocery store? » more |
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The name of coffee is thought to be derived from Kaffa, the kingdom of the coffee plant’s origin. When coffee beans were first exported to Yemen, the Arabic name “quahha” became “kahve” to the Turkish. From there, the Italian interpretation of “caffe” was translated into what English speakers now understand as “coffee” in 1598. » more |
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In general, consumers are aware that tea and soda drinks may contain caffeine, but soda is unique in that it is a favorite among children and young adults. Cola, originally prepared from kola nuts (caffeine is a natural substance of the kola nut), has approximately 10-50 mg of caffeine per serving. » more |
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Tea bushes produce three different kinds of tea. The types most individuals are familiar with include black tea – the kind you find in standard tea bags – and green tea – lauded for its many medicinal properties. » more |
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Harvest and processing of coffee beans is quite time-consuming and labor intensive for coffee farmers. Because the coffee fruits ripen at different times, the fruit must be hand-picked to ensure the highest quality of beans; some coffee is picked using a vacuum pack, but beans collected this way are used in instant coffee and not suitable for drip machines. » more |
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Apple juice is quite versatile, is commonly used as a basis for other fruit drinks, and can be served a variety of ways. It can be heated and spiced, mixed with other fruit juices and served chilled as punch, or even frozen into fruit pops. Apple juice is low in calories and sodium, and contains no fat. » more |
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What coffee will not do, as research over the past few decades has suggested, is cause cancer, stomach ulcers, breast disease, or gallbladder disease. As it turns out, one study linking coffee consumption with pancreatic cancer is now used as a model for flawed study design. » more |
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White tea is the least processed of all teas on the market. The only processing performed on these beautiful silver buds and leaves is steaming and drying. Because processing is kept to a minimum, white tea contains many more nutrients than either black or green tea, which is why herbalists and other health gurus are proclaiming it to be the ultimate health tea. » more |