Guest guest Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 It's my understanding that quite a few people have a hard time digesting green tea (I'm not one of them). As to the contents of tea bags, they're usually the dregs of the tea industry--they consist mostly of what's called " fannings " and dusts, from low-end tea, and they usually don't taste very good. However, since there'll undoubtedly be other things in your beverage with flavors that predominate, you should give it a try. I'm SERIOUSLY into tea but I also brew my own kombucha and there's absolutely NO WAY I'd use expensive tea (not to mention loose) for that--I use a 2-to-1 ratio of Celestial Seasonings green-and-white tea bags and Lipton. There are some applications for which expensive ingredients are a waste of money and good product. Green Tea  I saw that stash now has green tea that is finely grounded into powder that you simply stir into your beverage. I was curious as to if anyone has ever tried emptying the contents of a standard green tea bag into a vitamix smoothie. I would certainly think it would grind it up to a fine, undetectable powder and would guess it to be pretty healthy since you would consume the leaves and just not steep them. Wonder if it may cause stomach upset or anything though. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 , I want to start brewing kombucha! Now I know who to contact On 3/3/11, <kareningotham@...> wrote: > It's my understanding that quite a few people have a hard time > digesting green tea (I'm not one of them). As to the contents of tea > bags, they're usually the dregs of the tea industry--they consist > mostly of what's called " fannings " and dusts, from low-end tea, and > they usually don't taste very good. However, since there'll undoubtedly > be other things in your beverage with flavors that predominate, you > should give it a try. I'm SERIOUSLY into tea but I also brew my own > kombucha and there's absolutely NO WAY I'd use expensive tea (not to > mention loose) for that--I use a 2-to-1 ratio of Celestial Seasonings > green-and-white tea bags and Lipton. There are some applications for > which expensive ingredients are a waste of money and good product. > > > Green Tea > > > I saw that stash now has green tea that is finely grounded into powder > that you simply stir into your beverage. I was curious as to if anyone > has ever tried emptying the contents of a standard green tea bag into a > vitamix smoothie. I would certainly think it would grind it up to a > fine, undetectable powder and would guess it to be pretty healthy since > you would consume the leaves and just not steep them. Wonder if it may > cause stomach upset or anything though. > > Any thoughts? > > > > -- Sent from my mobile device Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Well, missy, just go through the archives! Peggy got me into it last summer and most recently, I got Kim into it! It's a LOT cheaper than buying it and we're happy to share our tips! I didn't even buy a SCOBY--I grew my own from a bottle of plain GTs (it was a very satsifying experience). There should be links and things going back--just do a search for "kombucha" and it'll turn up a lot of stuff. Basically, you need a gallon sun tea jar, a plain white men's hanky (the tighter weave means you don't have to worry about fruit flies getting in), and a heavy rubber band. I also have some long bamboo tongs in the event that I need to handle the SCOBYs, push them into the brew, etc. Really, it's quite easy--I brew once/week. You do need to use white sugar, though--it's what the yeast likes and there's no way around it (they eat most of it). You also must use tea--don't try to use botanicals such as herb teas. The tea helps keep the brew from going bad. Green Tea > > > I saw that stash now has green tea that is finely grounded into powder > that you simply stir into your beverage. I was curious as to if anyone > has ever tried emptying the contents of a standard green tea bag into a > vitamix smoothie. I would certainly think it would grind it up to a > fine, undetectable powder and would guess it to be pretty healthy since > you would consume the leaves and just not steep them. Wonder if it may > cause stomach upset or anything though. > > Any thoughts? > > > .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I have lots of sources for exceptional tea, none of them cheap (there are VERY few bargains in tea). It also depends on the type(s) of tea you favor, e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Taiwanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian (Darljeeling, Assamese), Ceylon, Africa, Georgia, ... you get the idea. And with the exception of Japan, most of those countries have different levels of roasting and/or oxidation. Also, different types of tea need to be brewed in different types of vessels made of various materials in order to be enjoyed at their best. It's a HUGE world, and almost none of it is cheap. And incidentally, there are sometimes decent tea bags available from vendors who know that convenience and portability is important to some people--it's just never my thing. If you're interested in this, contact me off-list--I don't want to bore people with this. Green Tea I saw that stash now has green tea that is finely grounded into powder that you simply stir into your beverage. I was curious as to if anyone has ever tried emptying the contents of a standard green tea bag into a vitamix smoothie. I would certainly think it would grind it up to a fine, undetectable powder and would guess it to be pretty healthy since you would consume the leaves and just not steep them. Wonder if it may cause stomach upset or anything though. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 I brew kombucha too. I brew 2 gallons about every 9 days. That seems to work best for us. The taste. The longer you leave it the less sugar, but also, the longer you leave it the more vinegary it gets. I like it fresh and when its foamy. Some batches are foamy, some are not. I am sure there are enough people here to give you help. I have a scoby motel too, an extra jar with scoby's in it and kombucha, so I am never left high and dry without. k -- Green Tea>>> I saw that stash now has green tea that is finely grounded into powder> that you simply stir into your beverage. I was curious as to if anyone> has ever tried emptying the contents of a standard green tea bag into a> vitamix smoothie. I would certainly think it would grind it up to a> fine, undetectable powder and would guess it to be pretty healthy since> you would consume the leaves and just not steep them. Wonder if it may> cause stomach upset or anything though.>> Any thoughts?>>> .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 If you want bubbly KT (kombucha tea--kinda redundant, really), take your seed brew for your next batch from the bottom of your brewing jar--that's where the yeast hangs out; this also increases the alcohol level somewhat. If you want a flatter KT, take it from the top. Green Tea > > > I saw that stash now has green tea that is finely grounded into powder > that you simply stir into your beverage. I was curious as to if anyone > has ever tried emptying the contents of a standard green tea bag into a > vitamix smoothie. I would certainly think it would grind it up to a > fine, undetectable powder and would guess it to be pretty healthy since > you would consume the leaves and just not steep them. Wonder if it may > cause stomach upset or anything though. > > Any thoughts? > > > .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Who could be bored by tea? The tea world is fascinating. I wouldn't give two cents for a tea bag-I enjoy the vessels and paraphernalia that go along with many of them. And I refuse to call an herb "tea", although I grow them for hot beverages, lol. From: <kareningotham@...>Subject: Re: Green Tea Date: Friday, March 4, 2011, 12:00 AM I have lots of sources for exceptional tea, none of them cheap (there are VERY few bargains in tea). It also depends on the type(s) of tea you favor, e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Taiwanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian (Darljeeling, Assamese), Ceylon, Africa, Georgia, ... you get the idea. And with the exception of Japan, most of those countries have different levels of roasting and/or oxidation. Also, different types of tea need to be brewed in different types of vessels made of various materials in order to be enjoyed at their best. It's a HUGE world, and almost none of it is cheap. And incidentally, there are sometimes decent tea bags available from vendors who know that convenience and portability is important to some people--it's just never my thing. If you're interested in this, contact me off-list--I don't want to bore people with this. Green Tea I saw that stash now has green tea that is finely grounded into powder that you simply stir into your beverage. I was curious as to if anyone has ever tried emptying the contents of a standard green tea bag into a vitamix smoothie. I would certainly think it would grind it up to a fine, undetectable powder and would guess it to be pretty healthy since you would consume the leaves and just not steep them. Wonder if it may cause stomach upset or anything though. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2011 Report Share Posted March 3, 2011 Maybe thats why I haven't had the foamy stuff. I usually have some in a mason jar, older stuff I rotate, and save the stronger stuff for the starter. Seems to work fine that way, but don't get the yeasty brew. k -- Green Tea>>> I saw that stash now has green tea that is finely grounded into powder> that you simply stir into your beverage. I was curious as to if anyone> has ever tried emptying the contents of a standard green tea bag into a> vitamix smoothie. I would certainly think it would grind it up to a> fine, undetectable powder and would guess it to be pretty healthy since> you would consume the leaves and just not steep them. Wonder if it may> cause stomach upset or anything though.>> Any thoughts?>>> .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 i am another that would not find it boring and it might be easier to just post info here rather than each of us contact you off-list for the same info? ammello > > I have lots of sources for exceptional tea, none of them cheap (there are VERY few bargains in tea). It also depends on the type(s) of tea you favor, e.g., Chinese, Japanese, Taiwanese, Korean, Vietnamese, Indian (Darljeeling, Assamese), Ceylon, Africa, Georgia, ... you get the idea. And with the exception of Japan, most of those countries have different levels of roasting and/or oxidation. Also, different types of tea need to be brewed in different types of vessels made of various materials in order to be enjoyed at their best. It's a HUGE world, and almost none of it is cheap. And incidentally, there are sometimes decent tea bags available from vendors who know that convenience and portability is important to some people--it's just never my thing. > If you're interested in this, contact me off-list--I don't want to bore people with this. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 I saved the note too about the tea! Carolyn In a message dated 3/4/2011 7:57:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, ammello@... writes: i'm going to call this "Chapter 1 Re: Tea by " and save it in one note!ammello>> Okay, tell ya what. Let's all start with Chinese tea because there are so many different varieties from different areas. This is my favorite vendor for Chinese tea; they have lots of videos on site as well to help you get started: http://www.sevencups.com/ . The owner's wife is a government-certified tea master from China who herself is always learning something new and everyone who works there is a serious fanatic. Make sure you join the tea club (it's free) for extra savings and bear in mind that in almost all cases (with the exception of Assamese black teas), good tea is good for at least three steeps, so it's much more cost-effective than it seems.> Later on, we can move to tea from somewhere else. It has been my own experience that the best teas are to be found through vendors who specialize only in one country (although Seven Cups also has some nice stuff from Taiwan, too). Vendors like Rishi and In Pursuit of Tea tend to spread themselves too thin by trying to be all things to all customers. If you're serious, stick to specialists.> > > > > > > Re: Green Tea> > ? i am another that would not find it boring and it might be easier to just post info here rather than each of us contact you off-list for the same info? > > ammello> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 i'm going to call this " Chapter 1 Re: Tea by " and save it in one note! ammello > > Okay, tell ya what. Let's all start with Chinese tea because there are so many different varieties from different areas. This is my favorite vendor for Chinese tea; they have lots of videos on site as well to help you get started: http://www.sevencups.com/ . The owner's wife is a government-certified tea master from China who herself is always learning something new and everyone who works there is a serious fanatic. Make sure you join the tea club (it's free) for extra savings and bear in mind that in almost all cases (with the exception of Assamese black teas), good tea is good for at least three steeps, so it's much more cost-effective than it seems. > Later on, we can move to tea from somewhere else. It has been my own experience that the best teas are to be found through vendors who specialize only in one country (although Seven Cups also has some nice stuff from Taiwan, too). Vendors like Rishi and In Pursuit of Tea tend to spread themselves too thin by trying to be all things to all customers. If you're serious, stick to specialists. > > > > > > > Re: Green Tea > > ? i am another that would not find it boring and it might be easier to just post info here rather than each of us contact you off-list for the same info? > > ammello > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 ,As far as I know wholefoods still isn't selling GT's and you don't want to get the stuff that they are selling because it's no longer living.You can get it still at some other healthfood stores. I opted to buy the starter kit at http://www.getkombucha.com and I love it!Kim in ORP.S and thanks for getting me started > It's my understanding that quite a few people have a hard time > digesting green tea (I'm not one of them). As to the contents of tea > bags, they're usually the dregs of the tea industry--they consist > mostly of what's called "fannings" and dusts, from low-end tea, and > they usually don't taste very good. However, since there'll undoubtedly > be other things in your beverage with flavors that predominate, you > should give it a try. I'm SERIOUSLY into tea but I also brew my own > kombucha and there's absolutely NO WAY I'd use expensive tea (not to > mention loose) for that--I use a 2-to-1 ratio of Celestial Seasonings > green-and-white tea bags and Lipton. There are some applications for > which expensive ingredients are a waste of money and good product. > > > Green Tea > > > I saw that stash now has green tea that is finely grounded into powder > that you simply stir into your beverage. I was curious as to if anyone > has ever tried emptying the contents of a standard green tea bag into a > vitamix smoothie. I would certainly think it would grind it up to a > fine, undetectable powder and would guess it to be pretty healthy since > you would consume the leaves and just not steep them. Wonder if it may > cause stomach upset or anything though. > > Any thoughts? > > > .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 GTs is back on the shelves everywhere here in NYC, including Whole Foods, and has been for a while now. I can't speak for the rest of the country but it's here in full force. Green Tea > > > I saw that stash now has green tea that is finely grounded into powder > that you simply stir into your beverage. I was curious as to if anyone > has ever tried emptying the contents of a standard green tea bag into a > vitamix smoothie. I would certainly think it would grind it up to a > fine, undetectable powder and would guess it to be pretty healthy since > you would consume the leaves and just not steep them. Wonder if it may > cause stomach upset or anything though. > > Any thoughts? > > > .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 You can always grow your own green tea as a potted plant. I have seeds if anyone is interested. > It's my understanding that quite a few people have a hard time > digesting green tea (I'm not one of them). As to the contents of tea > bags, they're usually the dregs of the tea industry--they consist > mostly of what's called "fannings" and dusts, from low-end tea, and > they usually don't taste very good. However, since there'll undoubtedly > be other things in your beverage with flavors that predominate, you > should give it a try. I'm SERIOUSLY into tea but I also brew my own > kombucha and there's absolutely NO WAY I'd use expensive tea (not to > mention loose) for that--I use a 2-to-1 ratio of Celestial Seasonings > green-and-white tea bags and Lipton. There are some applications for > which expensive ingredients are a waste of money and good product. > > > Green Tea > > > I saw that stash now has green tea that is finely grounded into powder > that you simply stir into your beverage. I was curious as to if anyone > has ever tried emptying the contents of a standard green tea bag into a > vitamix smoothie. I would certainly think it would grind it up to a > fine, undetectable powder and would guess it to be pretty healthy since > you would consume the leaves and just not steep them. Wonder if it may > cause stomach upset or anything though. > > Any thoughts? > > > .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2011 Report Share Posted March 4, 2011 Good to know. I haven't looked since I started brewing my ownKim in OR > It's my understanding that quite a few people have a hard time > digesting green tea (I'm not one of them). As to the contents of tea > bags, they're usually the dregs of the tea industry--they consist > mostly of what's called "fannings" and dusts, from low-end tea, and > they usually don't taste very good. However, since there'll undoubtedly > be other things in your beverage with flavors that predominate, you > should give it a try. I'm SERIOUSLY into tea but I also brew my own > kombucha and there's absolutely NO WAY I'd use expensive tea (not to > mention loose) for that--I use a 2-to-1 ratio of Celestial Seasonings > green-and-white tea bags and Lipton. There are some applications for > which expensive ingredients are a waste of money and good product. > > > Green Tea > > > I saw that stash now has green tea that is finely grounded into powder > that you simply stir into your beverage. I was curious as to if anyone > has ever tried emptying the contents of a standard green tea bag into a > vitamix smoothie. I would certainly think it would grind it up to a > fine, undetectable powder and would guess it to be pretty healthy since > you would consume the leaves and just not steep them. Wonder if it may > cause stomach upset or anything though. > > Any thoughts? > > > .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Now I am curious....what is Kombucha and how is it used? Vickey in Alaska > > Well, missy, just go through the archives! Peggy got me into it last summer and most recently, I got Kim into it! It's a LOT cheaper than buying it and we're happy to share our tips! I didn't even buy a SCOBY--I grew my own from a bottle of plain GTs (it was a very satsifying experience). There should be links and things going back--just do a search for " kombucha " and it'll turn up a lot of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 me too! much appreciated karen :)On Fri, Mar 4, 2011 at 7:56 PM, movieZombie <ammello@...> wrote: i'm going to call this " Chapter 1 Re: Tea by " and save it in one note! ammello > > Okay, tell ya what. Let's all start with Chinese tea because there are so many different varieties from different areas. This is my favorite vendor for Chinese tea; they have lots of videos on site as well to help you get started: http://www.sevencups.com/ . The owner's wife is a government-certified tea master from China who herself is always learning something new and everyone who works there is a serious fanatic. Make sure you join the tea club (it's free) for extra savings and bear in mind that in almost all cases (with the exception of Assamese black teas), good tea is good for at least three steeps, so it's much more cost-effective than it seems. > Later on, we can move to tea from somewhere else. It has been my own experience that the best teas are to be found through vendors who specialize only in one country (although Seven Cups also has some nice stuff from Taiwan, too). Vendors like Rishi and In Pursuit of Tea tend to spread themselves too thin by trying to be all things to all customers. If you're serious, stick to specialists. > > > > > > > Re: Green Tea > > ? i am another that would not find it boring and it might be easier to just post info here rather than each of us contact you off-list for the same info? > > ammello > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 5, 2011 Report Share Posted March 5, 2011 Please check the archives and/or do a Google search. This comes up with semi-frequency and rather than re-post the same material, we'll be happy to answer any questions that aren't covered by what's already posted. Re: Green Tea Now I am curious....what is Kombucha and how is it used? Vickey in Alaska > > Well, missy, just go through the archives! Peggy got me into it last summer and most recently, I got Kim into it! It's a LOT cheaper than buying it and we're happy to share our tips! I didn't even buy a SCOBY--I grew my own from a bottle of plain GTs (it was a very satsifying experience). There should be links and things going back--just do a search for "kombucha" and it'll turn up a lot of stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Green and black teas are high in fluoride. so....nay. Kathleen Green Tea Are green tea or green tea supplements a yea or a nay for thyroid problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 The EGCG supplements are good for you. Buist, ND Ower / Iodine Group Green Tea Are green tea or green tea supplements a yea or a nay for thyroid problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 Hi , I love to drink tea – both green and black teas. I heard they are high in fluoride. Can I drink them safely or not? I just don’t know what I can have any more. I don’t drink any coffee (because of the higher caffeine content and not as fond of the flavor), but have always enjoyed tea for many years. If I do drink tea, is there something that I can take to help eliminate the fluoride I am consuming? Thank you ! Lori Re: Green Tea The EGCG supplements are good for you. Buist, ND Ower / Iodine Group Green Tea Are green tea or green tea supplements a yea or a nay for thyroid problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 11, 2011 Report Share Posted March 11, 2011 I still use them both for my Kombucha. I don't drink a ton of it. I think moderation is key as well as iodine. Buist, ND Green Tea Are green tea or green tea supplements a yea or a nay for thyroid problems? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Even organic green tea? It's supposed to be great for cancer and I had BC last year. > > Green and black teas are high in fluoride. so....nay. Kathleen > Green Tea > > > > Are green tea or green tea supplements a yea or a nay for thyroid problems? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Yes, even green tea. Kathleen Green Tea> > > > Are green tea or green tea supplements a yea or a nay for thyroid problems?> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2011 Report Share Posted March 12, 2011 Green tea from the harvest of the first young leaves in the spring (called 'First Flash') will have the least amount of fluoride. It is the best to avoid green tea from mature leaves. On Sat, Mar 12, 2011 at 1:24 PM, jtmk98.535597 <lysva29798-hlth@...> wrote: Even organic green tea? It's supposed to be great for cancer and I had BC last year. > > Green and black teas are high in fluoride. so....nay. Kathleen > Green Tea > > > > Are green tea or green tea supplements a yea or a nay for thyroid problems? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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