stev asked:


No syrup or matcha or whatever.

I have an expresso machine and a steamer. (Along with expresso and milk)

Its ok if it’s not exactly like the one from starbucks. Maybe you guys can get creative and make a Green Tea inspired drink.

Please indicate how much of each ingrediant to use.

Thank you.

M James asked:




Green Tea is often mentioned on TV, and in magazines and on countless websites. Why must you drink it? Here are 10 compelling reasons.

1. Green Tea helps to block the growth of substances that cause cancer. The properties contained within the antioxidants help to kill off cancerous cells but manage to avoid healthy cells.

2. Lower cholesterol can be achieved by drinking green tea. Studies have found that polyphenols may help to stop cholesterol being absorbed by the body.

3. Arterial sclerosis is a chronic condition that thickens and hardens the arterial walls with calcium deposits. This means that the blood flow is restricted and the blood pressure is increased. However drinking green tea, exercising and eating a healthy diet can help to prevent it and relieve the symptoms.

4. Abnormal blood clots called thrombosis are the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes. Drinking green tea has been shown to be as effective as aspirin at thinning the blood and reducing the risk of blood clots. Stopping thrombosis will also reduce the likelihood of a heart attack or stroke.

5. Some of the antioxidants contained in green tea are effective at blocking the enzymes which destroy bones and cause arthritis. For those already suffering from arthritis, regularly drinking green tea can be an effective way of reducing the effects and pain. It can also be drunk with a view to risking the chance of contracting arthritis.

6. Drinking green tea is a proven and effective method of reducing high blood pressure. The aging process can cause the blood arteries to become less elastic, which can lead to high blood pressure. High blood pressure can cause restricted arteries which can lead to blood clots (thrombosis), heart attacks or strokes.

7. Green tea can be drunk to help to prevent diabetes because it restricts the amount of sugar that can be broken down and absorbed into the blood stream. Too much sugar is also often a factor in those who are overweight. Diabetes is becoming an even bigger concern for health services and governments due to the amount of people who are overweight and obese.

8. Green tea can also fight bacteria that cause common illnesses and complaints such as colds, and food poisoning. It is also often drunk by those with hepatitis C to help reduce the amount of iron in their livers.

9. The growth of bad bacteria in the intestine can be slowed down by drinking green tea. This encourages the growth of good bacteria and helps to keep the intestines working properly. It also helps to prevent viral strains such as clostridia and E. coli.

10. Green tea is well publicised as an aid for diet and weight loss. Drinking 4-5 cups a day will burn off around 80 calories. When combined with healthy eating and exercise, green tea can help to burn more calories than exercise alone, which in turn will lead to weight loss.

James asked:


I spilled tea on my shirt a few days ago and can’t get the stain out. It was green tea, and I didn’t get to wash for about 2 days after I spilled the tea. So far, I only tried washing it on the hand-washable setting on the washing machine in cold water with All detergent and Downy fabric softener. I did not put it in the dryer, I let it hang to dry. I’m afraid to try anythin else because I ruined a shirt by using a Tide-to-go pen.

lac asked:


I got a bottle of lipton green tea with citrus out of a machine today. It tasted ok eventhough i don’t like tea.

Why are people so crazy about Green tea?

(no long cut and paste answers please)

David Chandler asked:




Green tea is known to provide 10-40mg of polyphenols and has antioxidant activity greater than a serving of spinach, broccoli, carrots, or strawberries. Studies show that green tea contains antioxidants, polyphenols, theanine, as well as a wide variety of vitamins and minerals. Green tea is definitely good for your body.

Enhances Health

Tea is known for its incredible power to prolong life. In recent research into green tea, results show its power in preventing disease as well.

Prevents Cancer

The death rate from cancer is known to be significantly lower for both women & men in Japan. Why is this you may ask? As much as 5-6 cups daily are consumed in areas that produce green tea, making it the main beverage to drink. This suggests that the main ingredients of green tea (tannin, catechin); in sufficient amounts lower the standard mortality rates for stomach cancer.

Restricts Blood Cholesterol

There are two types of cholesterol, one is “bad” cholesterol (LDL), and heavy accumulation of these in tissues can lead to atherosclerosis. The other is good cholesterol (HDL) that prevents accumulation of excessive “bad” cholesterol. It has been proven and demonstrated that green tea catechin restricts the excessive buildup of cholesterol.

Controls High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure is a serious burden on the vascular system and is known to cause heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases. Green tea is known for lowering blood pressure.

Lowers Blood Sugar

Green teas given to diabetes patients cause a decrease in the blood glucose levels. Green Tea has the capability of lowering blood sugar. The sugars and carbohydrates in our food are digested mainly in the duodenum, where it is converted to glucose and then absorbed into the blood stream.

The agent that regulates the intake of blood sugar into tissues is insulin. Diabetes is characterized by lack of insulin or not the body not using insulin properly, which does not allow proper absorption of glucose into tissues and leads to a high blood sugar level that must eventually be excreted into urine. If this high concentration of blood sugar continues for a long period, it will affect the vascular system and cause serious diseases including arteriosclerosis and retinal hemorrhages.

Suppresses Aging

Oxygen plays a key role in metabolism, but can also be an unhealthful agent. As a free radical, oxygen in the body can corrode cell membranes, which will damage DNA and the fats. This then leads to diseases such as cancer, cardio-vascular disease and diabetes. Lipid peroxide created by fats combined with oxygen tends to build up in the body and create aging.

Consumption of antioxidants such as vitamins E and C promises longer life, and we already know that green teas are rich in those two vitamins.

Refreshes the Body

Green tea caffeine taken in proper quantity stimulates every organ in the body and clears your mind. The small amount of caffeine (about 9 mgs of caffeine) present in a normal serving of green tea can stimulate the skeletal muscles and smooth the progress of muscular contraction.

Deters Food Poisoning

It has long been known that green tea has the ability to kill bacteria and is known to deter food poisoning. Treating diarrhea with consumption of strong green tea. Green tea is a powerful sterilizing instrument for all sorts of bacteria that cause food poisoning.

Prevents and Treats Skin Disease

Soaking in green tea has been successful as a treatment for athlete’s foot. Bedsores and skin disease can be prevented or healed by using a green tea bath.

Stops Cavities

Green tea contains natural fluorine and is thought to aid in the reduction of cavities in schoolchildren. It has been known for some time that small amounts of fluorine can strengthen teeth and help prevent cavities.

Fights Viruses

Green tea catechin and theaflavin, which are both present in black tea, have a strong effect on the flu virus. It is also thought that the anti viral capability of green tea catechin may have some beneficial effect on the AIDS virus.
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