6 Ways to Jazz Up Tea


Updated 01/22/12 4:35 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Green Tea and Black Tea Recipes

When it's cold outside and you want to wake up, what do you reach for? If it's always coffee, it may be time to take another look at tea. The antioxidant properties of coffee's cousin are high, and there are many more ways to enjoy the hot beverage than just milk and sugar. Want to spice up your daily cup? Here are six recipes to jazz up white, green, or black tea! Source: Thinkstock Read more

Do You Know the Health Benefits of These Teas?


Updated 07/07/11 2:15 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Health Benefits of Different Types of Tea

Between the tea plant's white, green, black, and oolong offerings and the countless herbal teas offered, we've got many options for drinking in those all-important antioxidants, vitamins, and other nutrients. But which teas are known for carrying these good-for-you benefits? Take this quiz to see if you know the health benefits of these teas! Question 1 of 5Which tea is known for its weight-loss Read more

Tazo Tea for the Soul


Updated 07/17/08 10:35 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 13 comments

Tazo Tea for the Soul

Have you heard of Tazo Tea? They're a unique tea company offering delicious tea from all over the world. The name Tazo actually means "river of life," and "fresh." It's a great name considering that Tazo teas are invigorating, satisfying, and all around good for the soul. You can get black tea in flavors like Vanilla, Earl Grey, Citron, Darjeeling, and they even make a decaffeinated Chai Read more

Chai Tea — Raise a Cup to Your Health


Updated 02/28/10 12:25 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 11 comments

Chai Tea — Raise a Cup to Your Health

What is not to like about tea? Tea and especially chai tea help prevent and fight many different kinds of cancer, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, and may reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease. The fact is - every ingredient in chai tea is good for you, and when you put them all together they pack a powerful punch for your immune system. Chai is a great alternative to your morning Read more

Fit Finding: Tea - Green, Black, White, Red or Herbal


Updated 02/01/07 10:00 AM · Posted by FitSugar · 0 comments

Fit Finding: Tea - Green, Black, White, Red or Herbal

Tea has been in the news a lot lately. But here's a new tid bit for you: To get the most health benefits from tea you need to drink it freshly brewed. Decaffeinated, bottled ready-to-drink tea preparations, and instant teas have less antioxidants. There is still time to Fit Find your favorite tea. Any kind of tea, be it green, black, white, red, herbal - I am interested in all kinds. Be Read more

Fit Finding: Tea - Green, Black, White, Red or Herbal


Updated 01/31/07 4:15 PM · Posted by FitSugar · 4 comments

Fit Finding: Tea - Green, Black, White, Red or Herbal

Tea, ya know I love a good "cuppa." I am wondering if you do too? Earlier I told you about the free samples from Yogi tea, but I know there are so many teas out there that I have yet to try. So let's go Fit Finding for some tea. Any kinds of tea, be it green, black, white, red, herbal - I am interested in all kinds. Be sure to "tag: your finds with the phrase "tea to try." If the term "Fit Read more

Angelina Jolie Glows in Gold Next to Brad Pitt at the Berlin Film Festival


Updated 02/13/12 8:19 AM · Posted by · 9 comments

Angelina Jolie in a Gold Gown With Brad Pitt Pictures

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt shared a laugh while walking the carpet at the Berlin Film Festival premiere of In the Land of Blood and Honey today. Angelina wore a glamorous gold Jenny Packham wrap gown while Brad stuck with a simple black suit and tie. Angelina's been busy since the couple and their six kids arrived in Germany earlier this week. She took Maddox, Pax, and Shiloh to Legoland, had Read more

What Is Twig Tea, Anyway?


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What Is Twig Tea?

Alicia Silverstone claims that twig tea, also called kukicha, cures just about everything. And we've been noticing it appearing in more and more stores (we also saw it a few times at the Fancy Food Show). But what's the deal with all of the hype? Twig tea is essentially a Japanese blend of the tough stems, stalks, and twigs from the Camellia sinensis plant. These bits usually get discarded, but Read more

Get to Know the Types and Benefits of White Tea


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White Tea Types

As National Tea Month wraps up, we're still filling you in on all things white tea. Although green tea tends to get most of the credit when it comes to health benefits, white tea is actually the least processed form of tea. Translation: it contains even more nutrients than the black or green varieties. Curious? Keep reading to learn more about white tea. Read more

The Healthiest Drinks For Your Diet


Updated 01/24/12 9:30 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Healthy Drinks That Are Good For You

When eating healthfully, a large focus may be on what not to drink: no sugary juices, sodas, or high-calorie cocktails. But many drinks can actually help you live a healthier lifestyle. We all know that drinking enough water is essential, but find out what other drinks should also be on your OK list below, and remember to enter our healthy living giveaway for a chance to win a $500 Under Armour Read more