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A great Tea from Africa – The African Dawn

I just received a great present from my dearest friend Helen – 200g Loose Rooibos Tea.

Image from thew websiteThis Tea comes from a Rooibos Tea Estate called African Dawn and it is produced by The Big Five Rooibos Company (Pty.) Ltd. The company was born in 1998 and it is one of the world´s leading Rooibos Tea estate.

They produce 5 different kinds of Rooibos: Natural Rooibos; and then flavoured Rooibos with Lemon, Vanilla, Honey and Blackcurrant.

The company also does different kinds of packaging. This specific pack is what the company´s considers to be the ´old style super grade long cut´ Rooibos.

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For more information please check their website: http://www.africandawn.com/index.html

I have just tried it and it is a fantastic Rooibos, Thank you Helen!!

Mariana!


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Cold Tea / Chá Frio

The Spring is here and the weather is now warmer (ihih!) ! So, today, I am suggesting Cold Tea.

How to prepare it? It´s very simple!

- You should infuse 10g of Tea in 1 Litre of water at room temperature for one night.  Take the leaves in the morning and put your Tea in the fridge.

- Another way to prepare it is by infusing 10g of Tea on 1/2 L at the recommended temperature, let it cool down and add 1/2 L of cold water.

You can use aromatized or flower Teas, but also plain Teas. Last summer I used to drink a lot of Oolong Bao Zhong, an amazing Tea from Taiwan. I also recommend cold Rooibos, which is great for children! You can also add citrus peel, sugar, honey, mint, ginger and/or spices.

Happy Tea Break,

Mariana!

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Chegou a Primavera, o tempo está mais quente e apetece mais beber um refresco! My Tea Break aconselha que beba Chá Frio!

È muito simples de preparar: 

- Faça uma infusão de 10g de chá para 1 litro de água à temperatura ambiente. Deixe as folhas durante a noite. Na manhã seguinte retire as folhas e ponha o chá no frigorifico.

- Outra forma é fazer a infusão de 10g em 1/2 litro de água à temperatura recomendada, deixar arrefecer e acrescentar 1/2 litro de água fria.

Tanto os Chás aromatizados como os simples são óptimos para fazer Chá frio. Recomendo Oolong Bao Zhong, um fantástico chá do Taiwan e Rooibos, que também é óptimo para as crianças! Depois da infusão, pode acrescentar cascas de limão ou laranja, gengibre, menta, açúcar, mel e/ou especiarias a seu gosto.

Tenha um óptimo dia,

Mariana!


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Special T from Nestlé

Last year, Nestlé launched a new concept , Special T,  which brews Tea from capsules.

“Special.T by Nestlé offers a selection of 25 tea varieties – ranging from green, black, blue, red and white teas, to flavoured teas and organic herb teas – which are carefully sourced from selected tea farms in China, Japan, Sri Lanka, India and South Africa. 
The high quality tea leaves are protected by aluminium capsules, with each dosage measured to precision. The perfect brewing time and temperature for each individual tea variety is calculated by the innovative Special.T machine system, which in turn, releases the full benefits and infusion of the tea beverage.”

“I have never tasted the Tea capsules and, to be honest, this is definitely not my cup of Tea! Although I´ve got to say it is a very creative idea!” Mariana

“I actually tried it last weekend as my uncle just bought one. I was quite suspicious about its quality but actually I enjoyed it. I tried a Rooibos capsule and it had a pleasant smooth and fresh flavour. It also comes out with a small layer of foam on top which gives it an  Espresso look and feel ” Tania

Click here for more information about Special T.

Happy Tea break!


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Having a Tea Break on a very hot day

It is ´hot hot´ in Portugal! I am having a Tea break in a swimming pool, Wonderful!

I am drinking a Tea from  MÙI-Gourmet/ MÙI- Concept named ´Lady Godiva´. It is a mixture of Mate, Rooibos, chocolate and champagne! It is light and sweet. You should try it!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/MÙI-Concept/167578306625001?sk=wall&filter=12

Have a nice day, Mariana!

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Está muito calor hoje.. estou a beber um chá (frio) da Loja do Porto -MÙI-Gourmet/ MÙI- Concept - chamado ´Lady Godiva´. È uma mistura de Chá Mate, Rooibos, chocolate e champagne! È leve e doce! Uma maravilha!!!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/MÙI-Concept/167578306625001?sk=wall&filter=12

Tenham um óptimo dia! Mariana


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Rooibos: the red bush Tea

Rooibos is sometimes called red Tea because of its colour but this should not be confused

rooibos plant

with Chinese red Tea. As explained in previous posts, red Tea in China is what the western countries call black Tea.Rooibos is a herbal tea from the red bush plant (Aspalathus linearis) , which grows exclusively in the north western cape of South Africa.

 Despite being called red bush the leaves are green and only after being oxidized, drying in the sun, they turn to its distinctive red colour.

Rooibos Leaves

Traditionally in South Africa this is usually served with milk and sugar however due to its natural sweet and nutty flavour I believe this can be enjoyed on its own. Brewing Rooibos is very similar to brewing a cup of black Tea.

Rooibos Tea

Rooibos does not contain caffein and it has a low level of tannin while still having a high number of antioxidants. It is widely known for its calming and soothing effects and often used to relieve baby’s colics, stomach cramps and even alergic skin. In 1997, rooibos was awarded a gold medal for its anti alergic properties by WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization).  Annique Theron published her findings on the anti-allergic qualities of the Rooibos Plant in her book:  ”Allergies: an amazing discovery“. Hospitals in South Africa often use it in baths for children with skin allergic conditions and also give it as a drink.

Rooibos started as a small South Africa indigenous herb but nowadays is one of the most consumed and well-known herbal Tea in the world.

Happy Tea Break.

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