January 17, 2011 8:42 am
If 2011 has thus far showed us anything, it's that gin is making a huge comeback in many of the year's newest cocktails. Kinky Gin Tea made with BULLDOG London Dry Gin is an excellent, low calorie drink. Made with gin, green tea, Splenda simple syrup, and lemon juice, this drink is light, refreshing, and won't make you feel guilty for consuming extra cocktail calories. And since it's made with green tea, be proud that you'll be stimulating your metabolism, clearing up your complexion, and increasing antioxidants. Who said that cocktails were unhealthy?
Kinky Gin Tea is a unique cocktail that is perfect for someone who isn't a fan of overly sweetened drinks. The simple syrup lightly enhances the green tea just enough, without ruining the herbal taste of the tea. Combined with the crisp zest of lemon juice, Kinky Gin Tea is a drink that everyone should try at least once.
Tip: Try adding a small amount of fresh fruit or fruit juice to this cocktail for a little extra flavor. Depending on the time of year, even fruits such as mango or papaya will add great taste.
Photo credit: BULLDOG London Dry Gin
— Written by Valerie Cario
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Tags : BULLDOG London Dry Gin, green tea, Splenda, simple syrup, lemon
December 28, 2010 11:17 am
"Kick the coffee, and sip some tea," is often our motto at Behind the Burner once 4 o'clock roles around. Now, our new favorite product is Kumsi's detox tea.
Founded in 1867 by P.M Kousmichoff, and established in Paris in 1917, this tea is now distributed world wide, offering gourmet exclusive blends and high quality traditional teas.
Although coming in a variety of flavors, the Detox is a blend of Matè and Chinese green tea. Upon opening the lid, scents of lemon grass fill the room. Rich in antioxidants without any caffeine side effects, we recommend making this tea mid afternoon to satisfy any unwanted cravings.
Tip: Mate, also known as cimarròn, is a South American infused drink made by steeping dried leaves of Yerba mate, or a type of holly, in hot water. Originally found in Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, Syria, and Lebanon, Mate transforms Kusmi's Parisian tea into a worldwide delicacy.
Photo credit: www.us.kusmitea.com
— Written by Joanna Weinstein
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Tags : tea, tea recipes, detox tea, green tea, Yerba Mate, tea infusons
May 19, 2010 12:19 pm
It all started with an idea on a sailboat. Founder and CEO Clayton Christopher created Sweet Leaf Tea back in 1997 while sailing the seas on a hot Florida day. Clayton wanted others to experience the taste of his Grandma Mimi's homemade tea, so you might say the company's success sprung from his taste buds. Together, Clayton and his long-time friend David Smith nurtured their product and created a close-knit company which now boasts forty-five employees. Sporting twelve fresh flavors, the all-natural tea passes through a modern brewing system and is sweetened with pure cane sugar.
The company came from humble beginnings and hopeful aspirations, but the Sweet Leaf Tea craze is catching on. Currently, it is one of America's fastest growing organic drink companies. With their edgy designs, catchy slogans and charitable donations, there's nowhere to go but up for Granny.
Tip: Try Sweet Leaf's Organic Green Tea with Citrus — it's been shown that the combination of lemon and green tea enables even more heart-healthy antioxidants!
Photo credit: www.gossipcraze.com
— Written by Lindsay Rubin
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Tags : Behind the Burner, Lindsay Rubin, Sweet Leaf Tea, Clayton Christopher, Green Tea, Antioxidants
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