The Indulgence: Team Time

Tea is one of our favorite beverages given its versatility and soothing comfort (well, that and the fact that Jennifer’s mother is British). There is a permanent burner for the kettle in our Gilded Fork test kitchen, but we are not alone in our fandom. Tea is relished around the world as a steeped beverage made from the leaves and buds of the tea bush (Camilla sinensis), and is served at various times of the day from breakfast to tea time (supper time in the U.S.). Tea leaves are typically dried and can be mixed with flowers, herbs, fruit or spices; they can also be used in cooking as a brining liquid, or dried as a rub for poultry and fish.

True tea (types listed below) is not to be confused with herbal tea, which is typically made from herbs (i.e. chamomile) and/or fruits (i.e. lemons, oranges).

And of course, aside from the pleasure we get from its flavor, the added benefit of this tasty beverage is its healthful profile as an antioxidant. Not that we need an excuse. (read more)


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