I’ve recently given up soda and juice and so, for a while, my selection of beverages had been limited until I discovered one of the world’s greatest beauty drinks… Green Tea.
Last week I attended a green tea tasting event to learn from Japanese Tea Docents on how to prepare, brew and serve green tea. Along with a tasty cup of hot goodness I was able to listen in on the ancient history of green tea and how its great health benefits promote health and wellness from the inside out. (more…)
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I’ve recently given up soda and juice and so, for a while, my selection of beverages had been limited until I discovered one of the world’s greatest beauty drinks… Green Tea.
Last week I attended a green tea tasting event to learn from Japanese Tea Docents on how to prepare, brew and serve green tea. Along with a tasty cup of hot goodness I was able to listen in on the ancient history of green tea and how its great health benefits promote health and wellness from the inside out. (more…)
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