Tea & Espresso

Lemon Mint Ice Tea Recipe

Lemon Mint Ice Tea Recipe

This Lemon Mint Ice Tea Recipe is a perfect blend of flavors but not cloyingly sweet. To get that just right amount of smooth yet tangy lemon flavor plus refreshing mint, follow this simple recipe.   I enjoy making this for a crowd of people…

Entry Level Home Barista: The Sowtech 3.5 Bar Steam Espresso Machine

Entry Level Home Barista: The Sowtech 3.5 Bar Steam Espresso Machine

Want to upgrade your morning coffee routine? The Sowtech 3.5 Bar Steam Espresso Machine will have you brewing barista style in no time. With its easy clean-up and fast brewing time, you can make espresso for one person or make many espressos or coffeehouse style…

Enjoyable Sencha: Coastal Tea Company Ginger Mint Green Tea

Enjoyable Sencha: Coastal Tea Company Ginger Mint Green Tea

Coastal Tea Company’s Ginger Mint Green Tea is a 100% loose leaf sencha green tea blend with dried ginger pieces, lemongrass, and Moroccan Mint. It has a crisp taste without being too tart or bitter. The Ginger is nicely tempered by the mellow Moroccan Mint,…

Dessert Tea: Fruity Yet Healthy Coastal Tea Company’s Mango Green Tea

Dessert Tea: Fruity Yet Healthy Coastal Tea Company’s Mango Green Tea

GREEN TEA Green Tea has often been touted as the miracle drink for glowing skin, weight control, increased energy, improved immunity, and reducing inflammation. EGCG in doses of green tea shown to be effective in preliminary studies for cancer prevention. Multiple cups of green tea…

Brewing Oolong: Da Yu Ling leaf Zone-365 Oolong Tea Organic Loose Leaf Tea

Brewing Oolong: Da Yu Ling leaf Zone-365 Oolong Tea Organic Loose Leaf Tea

Oolong is considered the champagne of teas: somewhere between a white and a green with a lovely, delicate taste without being too vegetal or sweet. Oolong is most enjoyable when brewed from the full leaves. Read about ZONE-365 OOLONG TEA ORGANIC LOOSE LEAF TEA, a brand…

How to: Gong Fu or Kung Fu Brewing Tea to Optimize a Loose Leaf Oolong Tea Presentation

How to: Gong Fu or Kung Fu Brewing Tea to Optimize a Loose Leaf Oolong Tea Presentation

Zone – 365, the makers of one of our favorite loose leaf Oolongs,  recommends a specific way to get the best brew from Oolong. Kung Fu Brewing or the Gong Fu style of brewing is a common process in Taiwan for making tea. It is…

Decaf for Coffee Lovers: FIVE CUPS COFFEE SWISS WATER DECAF WHOLE BEAN ARABICA COFFEE

Decaf for Coffee Lovers: FIVE CUPS COFFEE SWISS WATER DECAF WHOLE BEAN ARABICA COFFEE

Got guests who drink decaf? Need to cut down on your own coffee consumption? Finding a tasty cuppa sans caffeine can be a tall order. Read about Five Cups Coffee, that uses a special Swiss Water method to make the most of the flavor so…

Lazy Morning Coffee Using the Ayo French Press

Lazy Morning Coffee Using the Ayo French Press

A French Press is designed for use with ground coffee, espresso, and tea. The brewing method of a French Press lends towards a smoother, richer cup of coffee because it is a slower gradual brew than when water is run over coffee grinds in a…

SLOW POUR TEA: WILLOW AND EVERETT GOOSENECK DRIP ELECTRIC KETTLE

SLOW POUR TEA: WILLOW AND EVERETT GOOSENECK DRIP ELECTRIC KETTLE

Making a good cup of tea is both an art and a science. Here at Quite A Kitchen,  we love a good cup of tea. We like a robust, flavorful brew. This requires a slow pour, to get all the flavor out of the tea…