Tag Archives: tea
Posted on 13-Jun-2007
This drink was inspired by Samovar's soy matcha shake, which became my gateway soy milk drink. You could use any green tea powder. Matcha is the one used in the Japanese tea ceremony, and tends to be slightly bitter and earthy. Sencha or kabuse green tea powder, often sold in ...
Posted on 05-May-2007
I love tea, but am just not a fan of flavored tea, with its clashing fruity or cloying, perfumy permutations. There are, however, big exceptions: chai, and tea with mint and cardamom. The latter is quite refreshing, whether it's served hot or cold. Excellent as an accompaniment for lunch or ...
Posted on 01-Jun-2006
For me, the best chai comes from a couple south Indian restaurants, Dasaprakash and Saravana Bhavan. (I'm usually disappointed by the Americanized café take on this drink: too bland or too cloying.) This recipe is certainly not perfect, but it's a start. Use a full flavored, fermented black tea like ...
