This one goes out to Haley in Galveston
so lots and lots of people love tea but don't necessary love the caffeine, so I have come up with a few tid bits to help you, my lovely readers, cope with this little situation.
A. One of the most impressive ways of getting rid of some of the caffeine is just in the brewing style. It is FACT, pure fact, that 80% of the caffeine is released in the first 30 seconds of brewing. Soooooo to get of rid of 80 percent of the caff, brew it somewhere else (doesn't even matter where) for 30 seconds and then in the mug of hot water you are planning to make into your delicious cup of tea! There is still a lot to be brewed into tea in that little tea bag but not as much caffeine! ; )
B. Drink an herbal tea that doesn't have caffeine... but if you want to add milk and sugar... you can't use herbal tea, naturally. So then I would use red tea. It tastes pretty much the same as black tea but doesn't have caffeine. PERFECT!
C. I would just say get over it. Tea has 60% less caffeine than coffee. So you are doing a lot better than all those coffee drinkers out there Anyway. That's good enough.
Tea of the moment: Hong Kong Style Milk Tea... yum yum yummmmmmmy
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8 comments:
this was a very informative post. i'm impressed by your reservoir of information on tea.
wow. you are a tea guru. i've been trying to experiment with making my own tea from fruits, herbs, and spices. i'm sorry to say i have yet to find the perfect formula. any suggestions?
who cares about the caffeine i say just enjoy your tea! it's healthier than coffee anyways and just absolutely lovely! loved the informative information! any ideas for some good holiday teas? i personally love christmas tea but let me know if you know of any others.
Lulu, what are your thoughts on sleepy time tea? is it a hoax?
the other day i drank tea and it burnt my tongue. i cannot wait for tea to cool down. i get too bored and frustrated. what is your advice?
hahahaha you shouted someone out in your blog...i love it.
Dear Coffee,
Patience is a virtue.
Love,
L.M.
interesting post, lulu. very interesting. i'm starting to really feel your mission. the mission to convert "all those coffee drinkers" to tea folk. i am one of "those coffee drinkers" who has attempted to make the change. and to speak on behalf "all those coffee drinkers," it's a difficult jump. what suggestions would you make to ease the transfer? i've tried adding milk and sugar to mock to coffee experience, but i always follow up my cup of tea with an even bigger cup of coffee. thoughts?
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