Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Actually, I use 2 four inch strips. You can use more if you're waiting less time but the longer it's bottled the less you need. Re: Green Tea You said you use 4 slices for a 10 oz. bottle, I use 4 slices per gallon. I'll try using more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 I like mine brewed till it gets fizzy which is practically 14 days! Once the kombucha tea is strained, can I leave it at room temperature during the week while i consumer it? --- redgoose16 <redgoose16@...> wrote: --------------------------------- I use 6 bags of green tea. I let it brew between 7-9 days. less since it is getting warm. It is 88 degrees out now and it is 9:00 PM. I live in north texas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Hi Len, I made another batch Thursday and put about 10 or more slices in the tea since I will only leave it out on the counter for a day or two before refrigerating. It's too hot in my house to leave it out, plus it tastes better cold. This batch turned out great, it's really tasty. Judy > Actually, I use 2 four inch strips. You can use more if you're waiting less > time but the longer it's bottled the less you need. > > Re: Green Tea > > You said you use 4 slices for a 10 oz. bottle, > I use 4 slices per gallon. I'll try using > more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 3, 2005 Report Share Posted June 3, 2005 I got my wife hooked on the ginger version and now she would even drink the regular unless we're out of ginger flavored KT. Re: Green Tea I made another batch Thursday and put about 10 or more slices in the tea since I will only leave it out on the counter for a day or two before refrigerating. It's too hot in my house to leave it out, plus it tastes better cold. This batch turned out great, it's really tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 Hi Jane the *all-time* best batches i've made have been brewed from Pearl jasmine, which is a green tea. However, mostly we use pure white tea, which is even " greener than green " , meaning even younger sprouts, and it does just fine. Any good quality green tea should work well. blessings mark green tea Can kombucha tea be brewed from green tea only, or does black tea have to be present to feed the scoby? Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 hi Jane I tend to get it from chinese ebay dealers. It's superb beyond words! here's an example: http://cgi.ebay.com/Pearl-Dragon-Ball-Jasmine-Tea-150g-Chinese-Green-Tea_W0QQite\ mZ4405530421QQcategoryZ38180QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Blessings mark green tea > > > Can kombucha tea be brewed from green tea only, or does black tea have to > be present to feed the scoby? > Jane > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 18, 2005 Report Share Posted September 18, 2005 Thank you Mark. This is good to know. I haven't heard of Pearl Jasmine. Where do you obtain your tea? Is it organic? Jane green tea > > > Can kombucha tea be brewed from green tea only, or does black tea have to > be present to feed the scoby? > Jane > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 I wonder about all the studies that keep coming out professing green tea to be so healthful. I broke down and bought into it a couple years ago and started drinking some every day. Did that for two months. For me, the deleterious effects of the caffeine inherent in green tea alone roared its ugly head to the point that it was very clear that -- at least for my own physical constitution -- green tea is NOT a healthful choice. (I now allow myself to drink it only once a month.) I mean, I don't want to drink green tea for antioxidants when I am forced to take the caffeine and tannin or whatever else along with it. There are plenty of other sources of antioxidants. I'm sorry. Don't kill the messenger! I hate it too. I used to collect teapots and teacups just to have tea parties with green tea. I mean, I WANTED the stuff to be good for me. I really did. By the way, there are studies that show those who smoke, due to the nicotine, are less likely to get Alzheimer's and Parkinson's (see Dr. s's book " The Health Benefits of Tobacco " ), the there are drawbacks to smoking tobacco too. IMHO green tea belongs in the same category as tobacco (except that I experience less harmful side effects from tobacco than I do from green tea). > >---------- ...· ´¨¨)) -:¦:- ¸.·´ .·´¨¨)) ((¸¸.·´ ..·´ -:¦:- ((¸¸.·´ Michele " Seek not to fight evil. Let goodness take its place. " -- Hopi saying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Both green tea and coffee can be healthful drinks. They both contain healthful nutrients (vitamins and antioxidants), but anything can be overdone. Also, some people are more sensitive to caffeine than others are. I'm one of those people, so I limit my caffeine intake. Tobacco, on the other hand, is something that I prefer to avoid entirely since it has an immediate negative effect on my mucous membranes. What's good for you may not be good for others (and vice versa). Best regards, Celeste Michele Deradune wrote: > I wonder about all the studies that keep coming out professing green tea to > be so healthful. I broke down and bought into it a couple years ago and > started drinking some every day. Did that for two months. For me, the > deleterious effects of the caffeine inherent in green tea alone roared its > ugly head to the point that it was very clear that -- at least for my own > physical constitution -- green tea is NOT a healthful choice. (I now allow > myself to drink it only once a month.) > > By the way, there are studies that show those who smoke, due to the > nicotine, are less likely to get Alzheimer's and Parkinson's (see Dr. > s's book " The Health Benefits of Tobacco " ), the there are > drawbacks to smoking tobacco too. > > IMHO green tea belongs in the same category as tobacco (except that I > experience less harmful side effects from tobacco than I do from green tea). > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Gosh Michele, you can buy decaffienated green tea. Studies showing beneficial effects of nicotine, which is a deadly poison include vascular genesis or whatever the term, ie; growing collateral arteries as when the hearts vessels are plugged, but the dosage is really really low. Smoking we know is a killer of millions. Green Tea we know from various studies improves people's ability to live. Yet you are so right regarding the paradox of how caffiene is a vasoconstricter and green tea prevents strokes by forty percent. So if you do not need a moderate boost you have decaf. I must encourage everyone to look at the interesting attachment.....it is a study showing toxicity testing using spider webs. ...I think done by Sandia labs or some such. It makes for pretty accurate testing to give pot to a spider and see the web it builds, to give speed, etc. I think caffeine produced a web that looks almost least likely to catch a fly. To think our whole nation is addicted to the stuff...between that and alcoholism we probably make good mind control cult members. regards, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 21, 2005 Report Share Posted September 21, 2005 Michele Deradune wrote: > I wonder about all the studies that keep coming out professing green tea to > be so healthful. I drink it about 8 cups a day - helps me a lot. If I skip a day the stress builds up. Green tea contains theonine that cancels out caffeine:-)) NAmaste, IRene -- Irene de Villiers, B.Sc AASCA MCSSA D.I.Hom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 Dr. Rutledge gave the go ahead for it last year on this site. He felt the benefits were far greater than the risks. I didn't start drinking it until he recommended it. Kathy G./ATL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 I researched green tea a lot and research does prove that there is tannic acid in it - can Dr. R or Dr. H or someone from CLOS please clarify - why or why not we can/can't have green tea. I don't drink it any more after research showed there is tannic acid in it - it's definitely not worth the risk of getting an ulcer in my new tummy! I was in a support group meeting last fall and Dr. H was there - I asked about us having green tea and noted that I researched it and found there is tannic acid in green teas- he mentioned that he told me his opinion was he didn't think we should be drinking that much green tea - since it contains tannic acid. So yes, there are lots of " pros " to the benefits of green tea but my concern is- the CONS " tannic acid " are still there and in my opinion, that's too risky for me and I avoid it. Any thoughts?? Am I totally wrong here??? Help if I am... Thanks and Happy Holiday - Michele in Mid MO kg819@... wrote: Just wanted to share a green tea extract I use. It is available on _www.pureInventions.com_ (http://www.pureInventions.com) I was just re-ordering today and thought I would share the info with you. Green tea has wonderful benefits, but we would have to drink at least 6 cups per day to begin to reap the benefits. This product gives you the benefits of 14 cups in 1 cup of tea. It is concentrated and an eye dropper full is all you need. It is not any stronger tasting than a regular cup of brewed green tea. One bottle provides 60 cups of tea. Info below cut from their website. Due to the concentrated extracts, our Green Tea delivers a much more therapeutic benefit over steeping from a tea bag. One serving of GREEN TEA provides over 90 mg of Polyphenols, the equivalent amount of Polyphenols found in 14 cups of the strongest brewed GREEN TEA. Studies have shown that green tea is a powerful antioxidant and consuming green tea has many health benefits: * Powerful antioxidant * Promotes healthy cholesterol * Promotes healthy blood pressure * Promotes weight loss * Promotes good blood sugar and a healthy metabolism * Promotes cardiovascular health * Promotes younger looking skin * Promotes dental health * Promotes digestive health * Promotes energy Kathy G./Atlanta 6-26-03 230/140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 Dr. R authorized it about six or so months ago, it helps prevent h pylori. He said the benefits outweigh the bad for us. Cheryl Iowa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 I think the question is ..In small quantities, medium quantities, large quantities??? I wonder if his intention was to say that green tea is better than " regular tea " .... if you must or want to drink tea. But is drinking something else (water, Gatorade, lemonade, etc.) still preferred to drinking tea at all? I think that is the ultimate question, at least for me. in GA > > Dr. R authorized it about six or so months ago, it helps prevent h pylori. He said the benefits outweigh > the bad for us. > > Cheryl > Iowa > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 I drink 4-8 cups every day since the day Dr R OK'd it. I had some other issues and kept diaries and I've always included it in my food diaries for Dr R. He said I am eating like a typical post MGB. I'd think he would have objected if I was overdoing it. I agree it would be good to hear a quantity suggested, though. Tj > > > > Dr. R authorized it about six or so months ago, it helps prevent h > pylori. He said the benefits outweigh > > the bad for us. > > > > Cheryl > > Iowa > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2006 Report Share Posted February 22, 2006 > I'm still reading that green tea is good for weight loss. Green tea is rich in anti-oxidants, which is why people are told to drink some each day. The only thing that it has that *might* have anything to do with weight loss is the tiny bit of caffeine in it, even less than black tea or coffee. Being a stimulant, some people feel drinking things with caffeine will boost metabolism. It does, but not enough to register a difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 27, 2006 Report Share Posted March 27, 2006 on 3/27/06 10:00 AM, robbiev911 at robbiev911@... wrote: > 1: J Neurochem. 2005 Jun;93(5):1157-67. Related Articles, Links > > > Green tea polyphenol (-)-epigallocatechin-3-gallate induces > neurorescue of long-term serum-deprived PC12 cells and promotes > neurite outgrowth. can I tell you- I bought so many teas lately from Yogi. All different green teas or specific ones- like for colds or PMS even (lol). They work great. I've taken traditional meds about 20 percent of the time now, because I go for the teas first. thanks for posting this info.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 Yes, and its a big seller for me, for now. I know scents can be very fly by night fads. I have been doing green tea scented candles and bath and body stuff for about a year and I sell a great deal. It is one of my personal faves for candles... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I've used it in soap alone. It was OK. Now, I'm mixing it with light florals and I like it a lot better. I'm going to play with that for awhile. Nothing is completed yet and to the for sale stage yet. I think it's a good blender if you like to experiment. in Oregon _____ Has anyone tried this scent in any of their concoctions? Thanks PR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 who do you get your FO from for the green tea? the one I had didn't have much of a scent ;( Shan Love Candles and Homemade Soaps? All Natural Soy Products to Pamper You! www.captivateu.com ad code " sig " 20% off Re: Green tea > Yes, and its a big seller for me, for now. I know scents can be very fly > by > night fads. I have been doing green tea scented candles and bath and body > stuff for about a year and I sell a great deal. It is one of my personal > faves > for candles... > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I sell only a soap in this fragrance, personally I love it, but it hasn't been as popular as I had anticipated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 27, 2006 Report Share Posted July 27, 2006 I got some free samples of this green tea called Yogi Tea. I got 3 bags. I gave one to my bf, one for me and one for my mom. I don't think my mom's tried it but me and Chad liked it alot.Jessikawww.me.com/vampyressjessikaQuod Me Nutrit Me Destruit From: Lanning [mailto: lanningl@...]To: @...: Thu, 27 Jul 2006 07:18:34 -0700Subject: RE: Green tea I've used it in soap alone. It was OK. Now, I'm mixing it with lightflorals and I like it a lot better. I'm going to play with that for awhile.Nothing is completed yet and to the for sale stage yet. I think it's a goodblender if you like to experiment. in Oregon_____ Has anyone tried this scent in any of their concoctions?ThanksPR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 --- prcheney76 <prcheney76@...> wrote: > Hello, I love green tea scents. Does anyone know a > way to create your > own? > Thanks, > PR Sunrose Aromatics has a very nice green tea absolute which is very thick and somewhat difficult to work with. I am not sure if the IFRA considers it safe at the moment or not. I also think clary sage has a tea-like scent. I have been working with these and things that go well with tea like honey absolute (or beeswax absolute) and jasmine. Possibly a little spearmint or some lemony things. I don't quite have what I'm looking for yet so maybe some more experienced perfumers will weigh in. Good luck! > > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 28, 2006 Report Share Posted July 28, 2006 --- prcheney76 <prcheney76@...> wrote: > Hello, I love green tea scents. Does anyone know a > way to create your > own? > Thanks, > PR Sunrose Aromatics has a very nice green tea absolute which is very thick and somewhat difficult to work with. I am not sure if the IFRA considers it safe at the moment or not. I also think clary sage has a tea-like scent. I have been working with these and things that go well with tea like honey absolute (or beeswax absolute) and jasmine. Possibly a little spearmint or some lemony things. I don't quite have what I'm looking for yet so maybe some more experienced perfumers will weigh in. Good luck! > > > > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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