Over the Teacups

Giving Voice to the Tea Industry

Some Herbal Teas Are “Unsafe”

BBC News Health reports that some herbal teas promoted as weight loss aids or anti-obesity drugs were recalled in Europe in January, 2010 and recalled in the USA in September, 2010. Diet Drug Sibutramine is Deemed Unsafe.

Japanese Black Tea?

Chiran Black tea has a light taste with a somewhat floral note to it. It comes across the palate with a seductive sweetness that beckons cup after cup. The flavor nuances and lighter aroma leave a lingering reminder for days afterwards. It is highly recommended as a Cuppa Countess favorite.

Pumpkins 103

Tearooms, coffee shops and restaurant owners who want to expand their pumpkin pie and pumpkin dessert menu for diners who love all things pumpkin related know it’s the time of year to experiment with fresh new recipes.

Pumpkins 102

Which kind of pumpkin makes the best pie pumpkin? The votes are in at our place and we think that Winter Luxury is tops.

Pumpkins 101

Many people enjoy pumpkin tea breads, pumpkin muffins, and yes, pumpkin tea lattes. Finding variations in “pumpkin” flavors, I made a minimal search for more information about baking pumpkins and found good solid pumpkin information from pumpkin seed suppliers and pumpkin chefs.