Michael asks…
What Green Coffee Bean Extract should I use or actually works?
This is what I get from most sites….”Oz said he would not endorse any one product because he didn’t want his name associated with it, but people should look for green coffee beans extract with at least 45 percent chlorogenic acid and the recommended dosage was 400 mg.”
Then I others telling me to that it should be 50% chlorogenic acid and dosages of 800 mg. And it shouldn’t have caffeine and should be made in US only. No added ingredients (like green tea, African mango, acai, kelp, caffeine, etc.) that would prevent the coffee bean from doing it’s full job.
Some people are saying that the green tea does work.
I just don’t know who to trust. I’m even debating if I should just grow my own but I doubt I can even take care of a plant.
I work out alot, eat healthier, and lower my portions of meals. I’m gradually losing weight, but I just need a bit more of a push. Trying to lose up to 20lbs and that’s it.
Please help…
Which brand should I trust with my money and body?
GardenersCardiff answers:
You should check out http://andsworld.com. They provide the best products and their customer service is outstanding. You can also ask anything on their facebook page too; http://facebook.com/detox.solutions
I have been using their products for some time and they are wonderful!
David asks…
How do i get the business to start getting busier again?
My family and I own a couple of coffee shops in a growing communter town. We have been around for at least ten yrs now. However, over the past couple of years other coffee houses also moved in including Starbucks who opened multiple locations throughout, like in supermarkets
Not only that, one sm coffee shop owner opened right across the street from our downtown location. Until just recently, our shop has been the local coffee house with busy mornings and lunchtimes.
Now it is literally deserted, with just our regulars that we love and don’t even want to lose. We are afraid that our business will have to eventually shut down. Last year we filed a loss with taxes. Due to our change of profit, we had to even get a second mortgage on our home to help pay bills. We have cut our employees to only a need to bases, to keep the cost down.
What should we do? Try to keep it going? If so, how? We have tried coupons and freebees. What can we do to get it moving again?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Think of adding some other revenue ideas to the coffee shop
Someone said it before, ad Internet access.
Books or magazines.
Some unique foods or flavored coffees.
Try and work with other businesses in the area and supply them with your coffee or servies for a place in the shop or for a fee.
Think of changing the menus, or even going away from coffee, look over some franchises that might fit into the community.
You have to try and be unique to your area and provide something that the area wants and what you will have.
Good luck and hope all goes well, I hate to see the small business owner get shut out, from the name brand places.
Auggie
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Chris asks…
What is the problem with Starbucks growing their beans in China?
From what I can remember, Starbucks used to grow their beans in Ethiopia, but now has decided to expand its growing beans in China. There has been some people saying that this is a problem to the ecosystem.
Does anyone know the problem with this?
GardenersCardiff answers:
Starbucks had more than 3,000 company-owned and licensed stores outside the United States in thirty-seven countries. Its feet were firmly planted in China, its toes testing the market in Brazil, its eyes turned toward India.
But Ethiopian coffees have a unique flavor and aroma that distinguish them from coffees of other countries so Starbucks knows that and will not stop Growing their beans in Ethiopia.
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Lisa asks…
How would I harvest green tea to make matcha?
So I want to grow a green tea plant to make matcha green tea. What’s the name of the plant? How would I ground the matcha traditionally without machines? How would I steam and dry the leaf for proper matcha?
GardenersCardiff answers:
How to Grow & Harvest Your Own Green Tea Plant
Think it’s hard to produce your own green tea? Think again. Here’s how to grow and harvest your own tea plant.
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could grow your own tea leaves at home? Not only would this save money, but you’d also reduce your risk of exposure to pesticides which are often found as contaminants on green tea leaves.
Growing your own green tea plant isn’t as difficult as you might imagine. All of the non herbal teas are derived from the Camellia Sinensis plant. The difference in the taste and content of the teas lies in the way they’re processed after the plant is grown.
You don’t need much room to grow Camellia Sinensis, although you do need patience. The leaves of the plant shouldn’t be plucked to be used until the plant is around three years of age.
Although you can grow the tea plant from the seed, it’s far easier to propagate the plant from cuttings or to buy a nursery tree. You’ll want to plant your tea plant in sandy soil for best results. Your tea plant will do well with the addition of occasional amounts of fertilizer and should be watered frequently when the weather is warm. The addition of mulch will help to reduce weeds and maintain soil moisture which is desirable for the Camellia Sinensis plant.
Once your plant is established, you’ll want to start harvesting and processing your tea leaves. For green tea, it’s important to harvest only the youngest tea leaves and buds. This usually involves plucking the terminal 3 leaves plus the terminal bud. After plucking, allow the leaves to dry away from direct contact with the sun for several hours.
Once the leaves are dry, it’s time to steam or pan heat your green tea leaves. To pan heat the leaves, heat the leaves in a pan to a temperature of around 500 degrees F for 15 minutes while keeping the pan in continuous motion to prevent burning. They can be dried by placing them in an oven at a temperature of no more than 250 degrees F for around 10 minutes. The dried leaves can then be stored until you’re ready to use them. Be sure to store them in a sealable container in a cool, dark place.
You can create different green tea flavors by adding herbs, dried fruits, or edible flowers to your green leaves before steeping them. This method will give you an endless supply of ways to enjoy green tea. Growing your own tea plant to make your own green tea drinks can be quite rewarding. Why not give it a try?
Http://gomestic.com/do-it-yourself/how-to-grow-harvest-your-own-green-tea-plant/#ixzz1UAJsJ3Qz
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How to make a bowl of Matcha (Usucha)
Matcha is green powdered tea. It is uniquely Japanese and is the highest quality tea available in Japan. The tea leaves are picked by hand and are stone ground into a fine powder. For consistency, the leaves from various varieties of tea plants are blended to produce the best flavor, color, and aroma. For more information, click What is Matcha.
Let the matcha come to room temperature and sift through a fine strainer
Using a bamboo tea scoop, place 1 1/2 to 2 teascoops of matcha into the tea bowl; or, measure out a rounded 1/2 teaspoonful. Adjust the amount of matcha to your taste.
Add about 1/4 to 1/3 cup of hot simmering water. This is a guideline for a typical bowl of tea; amounts can be adjusted to your preference.
Briskly whisk the tea and hot water using a bamboo tea whisk. Begin slowly to dissolve the matcha, then move very briskly back and forth as fast as you can in the middle of the tea bowl. The whisk should be vertical and barely touching the bottom of the bowl. When a soft light foam has developed, slowly lift the whisk from the center of the bowl.
Http://www.matchaandmore.com/howtomake.htm
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The proper kind of tea leaf for making matcha is called tencha. To make tencha, a few weeks before harvesting the tea leaf bushes are covered with mats or tarps to keep them out of direct sunlight. The bushes respond to this by growing more slowly, producing amino acids (which make the tea sweeter tasting) and darkening their leaves. Leaves are harvested and dried flat (traditionally in indirect sunlight, but commonly dried indoors).
The tencha is then de-stemmed, de-veined and ground (higher quality matcha is stone ground, lower quality is machine ground). This is matcha.
Http://www.ehow.com/about_5040787_matcha.html#ixzz1UASYh2lS
Ruth asks…
how do you brew chamomile tea?
I am growing my own chamomile. Can anyone tell me do you use just the petals or do you use the whole flower when brewing tea?
How much do you use per cup? I have never brewed freash tea.
GardenersCardiff answers:
Look it up on your browzer
Helen asks…
How can I really learn about herbal medicine?
I’ve always seen herbal teas and so on to help some sicknesses, but lately I’ve been wanting to really learn about things like that and make my own. I want to learn about herbs, what they’re good for, how to make certain types of medicine from them (like tea) and so on. Aside from reading internet articles I want to really try and grow my own herbs and so on and so forth, but where do I start? What will I need?
GardenersCardiff answers:
There are simple herbal remedies for a range of common ailments.
But you need to study a bit about the illness, as well.
A lot of Western Medicine is expensive, unnecessary, has side effects. So there is ever stronger support in Western medicine to more natural remedies. It is only commercialism that stands in the way.
Teas can be very good. Eating disorders, colds, coughs, headaches, tiredness, travel sickness, insomnia, blood strengtheners, angina, low libido, general tonics, anti oxidants, assorted aches and pains etc etc
(Try some herbal teas yourself, before you inflict them on your innocent boyfriend!)
To grow your own, you should begin with – a garden!
A book about growing herbs
A reference book or encyclopedia about herbs and herbal medicine – there is an Oxford guide – preferably with pictures too.
And yes, get to the library, the internet. Maybe sign up for a course.
Beware of loonies, India Medicine (Ayurvedic), and other quacks.
Look for TCM (Chinese Traditional Medicine), and some of the tried and tested European products.
There may be some traditional native medicines in your area.
Don’t overdo it (many do)
Be careful – just because some product is good for something, it does not mean you particularly need it! Many problems are a result of lifestyle and attitude (examples are Valium and Prozac, the 2 most popular drugs in USA, that treat – nothing)
My wife is a country doctor.
Added – poor Dave. His local hospital must be bad indeed, if they have no oxygen (air),aspirin (from white willow bark) or morphine (poppy juice)!
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Linda asks…
What plant grows the leaves yoused to make matcha green tea?
I want to grow my own matcha green tea in my back yard. But i dont know what plant grows the leaves that are used! Also any information on where i could buy the seads in washington, not washington d.c., Washington!
GardenersCardiff answers:
Mary jane
Donna asks…
Can anyone recommend a good book or website on how to make my own tea?
I want to be able to either grow my own herbs or purchase them and make me own tea bags. If thats how it is done.
GardenersCardiff answers:
Have a look:
How to make tea bags:
http://www.bonjourgourmet.com/ez_make_tea_bags.htm
How to grow tea:
http://www.fruitlovers.com/tea.html
Mandy asks…
How to make Tea at home starting from the beginning.?
I want to make my own tea, starting from scratch. I want to know how how to grow tea and harvest it, how to mix the ingredients, and all other things associated with making home made tea.
GardenersCardiff answers:
Growing it is an interesting subject. I recently read an article similar to your question on the net and it was in England. Supposedly, they grow tea in Southern England and some lady wanted to know about varietals of tea that could be grown in Northern England where it is much colder. I am not a botanist, but there seem to be two varietals used in England, one that is more hardy in the North.
I don’t remember where I read this, since I read stuff all over the net, but it was recent. You might want to check out some UK sites using Google and see if you can locate the varietal of tea(s) that can grow in temperate regions or climates. From what I know, most teas are grown like in Ceylon, India, Nepal, up in the mountains and on the sides of mountains where they get a lot of fog and rain, I would imagine, damp, rich, soil. I can’t be sure about this because I am not a tea expert, so you will just have to check it out.
I imagine you can hunt something down and start growing it if you want to.
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