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Hibiscus & Butterfly Pea Tea Coconut Granitas for an Easy Summer Dessert | MA Recipes
Posted by Matcha Alternatives
Use tea to make two new summery twists on this iced dessert, that tastes like ice cream but is dairy-free and so easy to make! Try this recipe for a refreshing coconut milk granita using tart hibiscus tea and color-changing blue butterfly pea tea. This vegan and gluten-free summer dessert recipe is easy and fun to make too!
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Use tea to make two new summery twists on this iced dessert, that tastes like ice cream but is dairy-free and so easy to make! Try this recipe for a refreshing coconut milk granita using tart hibiscus tea and color-changing blue butterfly pea tea. This vegan and gluten-free summer dessert recipe is easy and fun to make too!
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Is Cold Brew Tea Better for You? Antioxidants in Iced Tea vs Hot Brew (Antiox Part 10)
Posted by Stephany Morgan
Diving into how brewing changes the antioxidant levels of different teas: How does water temperature affect taste? Cold brewing black vs green vs oolong vs white tea: Which has the most antioxidants? And what about antioxidant levels for red vs green rooibos iced tea? How to get the most antioxidants out of your tea, whichever method you try!
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Diving into how brewing changes the antioxidant levels of different teas: How does water temperature affect taste? Cold brewing black vs green vs oolong vs white tea: Which has the most antioxidants? And what about antioxidant levels for red vs green rooibos iced tea? How to get the most antioxidants out of your tea, whichever method you try!
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What are the Main Carbon Offsetting Methods? Top Ways to Capture Carbon & What to Look For (Going Carbon Positive Pt 4)
Posted by Matcha Alternatives
A deep dive into the 5 main types of carbon offsetting, from reforestation to direct air capture to wetlands. How much carbon does each offset type capture? What are the main carbon offset programs and how do you choose? Plus, why our tea shop is helping small businesses reduce their carbon footprint!
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A deep dive into the 5 main types of carbon offsetting, from reforestation to direct air capture to wetlands. How much carbon does each offset type capture? What are the main carbon offset programs and how do you choose? Plus, why our tea shop is helping small businesses reduce their carbon footprint!
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How to Give Tea for the Holidays: Beginner’s Guide to Ethical Gifting
Posted by Matcha Alternatives
Tea Gifting Guide: How to give sustainable, unique tea gifts, support small business, choose ethically sourced items, and gift wrap responsibly. Plus a guide to buying teaware, the best tea for the holidays, tea stocking stuffers, and the perfect tea gifts for energy, anxiety, sleep, and more. When in doubt, give tea!
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Tea Gifting Guide: How to give sustainable, unique tea gifts, support small business, choose ethically sourced items, and gift wrap responsibly. Plus a guide to buying teaware, the best tea for the holidays, tea stocking stuffers, and the perfect tea gifts for energy, anxiety, sleep, and more. When in doubt, give tea!
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5 Keto & Paleo Superfood Tea Popsicle Recipes
Posted by Lauren Leese
Learn how to make 5 Keto- and Paleo-friendly popsicles using antioxidant-rich superfood teas. Cool off with these gorgeous frozen treats: London Fog lavender rooibos tea, moringa & yogurt, honeybush cherry vanilla, jasmine green tea with lavender and orange, and yerba mate chocolate oatmeal. Homemade tea-infused popsicles are the perfect summer treat no matter what diet you follow!
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Learn how to make 5 Keto- and Paleo-friendly popsicles using antioxidant-rich superfood teas. Cool off with these gorgeous frozen treats: London Fog lavender rooibos tea, moringa & yogurt, honeybush cherry vanilla, jasmine green tea with lavender and orange, and yerba mate chocolate oatmeal. Homemade tea-infused popsicles are the perfect summer treat no matter what diet you follow!