Coffee or Tea

Tea is an extremely popular drink across the globe. There are several health benefits of drinking tea; I do make it a point to have it on a regular basis. But even this rather ‘innocent’ beverage can be harmful to your health. When I told this to one of my friends he laughed at me and put aside any logical explanation in favour of this statement. But it is true that although tea does possess some essential chemical properties that helps one with various body functions and helps to relax, drinking too much of tea can prove to be poorly affecting one’s health conditions in a gradual but sure manner.

I never deny the fact that I do feel refreshed whenever I have tea. It has got beautiful stimulating effect that energizes my body and helps me to gather concentration for my work. However, I limit myself by not taking more than two cups of tea per day – one at breakfast, and the other at evening. Tea has caffeine, which most of you must be aware of. A little amount of caffeine is not harmful for the body, but if it mixes with the bloodstream in considerable quantities, as it happens in the case of regular over-consumption of tea, can prove to be detrimental for the nervous system of the body. (more…)

It has been always been a topic of huge debate between different groups of people regarding the various pros and cons of drinking coffee. I have heard from many folks who tell that there is nothing like drinking coffee and getting hugely benefited in terms of rejuvenating one’s energy cells. I have been also suggested that drinking coffee can really get onto the nerves and actually cause serious health damages. Personally speaking, I have always found coffee to be an extremely friendly beverage that has been my companion since my school days when I used to burn the midnight’s lamp during my examination schedules.

But it is true that I do follow certain rules while having my cup of coffee. I make it a point of not consuming three cups per day, though many would say that two cups of coffee are more than enough. I get energized by having coffee and continue with my daily works with more concentration. However, drinking too much coffee can put unnecessary pressure on the nerves. The nerve cells are sensitive things, and the caffeine present in the processed coffee beans, if taken in a considerable quantity, can harm them severely. This may give rise to health problems, such as anxiety, irregularities in digestive process, or even dental problems. And I am sure none of you or I would prefer drinking more coffee and inflicting these health problems over consuming less coffee and not being affected by these health ailments. (more…)

I was thinking about how to share with my readers the simple techniques of brewing tea with the help of a teapot in a rather easily readable manner. Most of us like to drink tea, and everyone now knows about the immense health benefits that it possesses. I have decided to separate out the main steps of brewing tea so that the readability becomes easy to understand and follow.

Firstly I would like to tell you that in order to have a high quality tea, it is important to prepare it with good quality water. So please don’t consider the conventional tap water to make tea. You have a much better choice in artesian water. Clean a kettle thoroughly and fill it with the cold artesian water. And in case you want to use the tap water, it is necessary to let the tap opened for about half a minute and then collect the water so that the kettle gets filed with fresh water. (more…)

All you coffee lovers out there, you must be always wondering about drinking freshly roasted coffee. You won’t believe but in past few days of my research I have found out very exciting yet simple methods to roast your own coffee. Doesn’t it sound really enthralling? In fact, I am way too excited to share a procedure with you about roasting coffee. The next time any close friend arrives at your place, you can be rest assured of surprising him or her with your newly acquired skill. It is not at all difficult if you follow few measures patiently.

The method involves using a popcorn popper. Yes, this may be sounding ridiculous to you but this particular method is a really simple, easy and effective way to roast your coffee beautifully. I bought a decent amount of coffee beans from the local shop. Took 2 ounces of beans and carefully poured those into the chamber of the popper that roasts in quick time. The cover must be replaced to smooth the procedure. The chaff of the coffee must be held with the help of a large container. I used a big bowl. I also made it a point to do the whole work in an area that is properly ventilated. I placed the whole set up on the broad shelf beside my kitchen window. (more…)