The Promise Of Green Tea
Green tea is now one of the most popular beverages consumed globally with about 120ml in volume drunk by virtually everybody, every year (Graham, 1992) […]
Beverages
Apple Cider Vinegar – What’s the Hype All About?
Apple cider vinegar is going to be one of those products which has a plethora of health benefits attributed to it. We have been drinking […]
What is Citric Acid And How is It Made?
Citric acid (C6H8O7) is a six-carbon tricarboxylic acid which is also known as 2-hydroxy-1,2,3 – propane tricarboxylic acid. It was first isolated from lemon juice […]
Love Peppermint Tea
Peppermint tea is a very soothing herbal tea prepared from an infusion of peppermint. It is made like any other tea where boiling water is […]
Do Diet Drinks Pose A Health Risk For Post-Menopausal Women?
Diet drinks are often posed as the answer to helping us reduce weight but there is a new study suggesting they might pose a risk […]
The Surprising Benefits of Lemon Water
When you consider simple beverages then lemon water has to be one of those that commands greater respect. it really is a simple and healthy […]
What is the best contract manufacturer for your beverage?
Contract manufacturing is the way to go for most small start ups looking to get their brand into the marketplace. Let’s face it, the cost […]
The Life Of The India Pale Ale
India Pale Ale, an exotically titled beer which has as colourful a history as any brew both in the UK and in the USA where […]
Kanji
Ever tried kanji ? It is an Indian fermented beverage which has an extremely strong flavour. For some it is the Indian version of kombucha. […]
The Power In White Tea
White tea is a relatively new product in the long history that is tea drinking. It is a particular type of tea that is made […]
Amla (Indian Gooseberry) Benefits
The Amla (Aonla) or Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica L. (syn. Emblica officinalis Gaertn.) is a member of the Euphorbiaceae family. It has been a special […]
Enjoy The Many Flavours Of An Amaro
Having been to Italy a few times, Amaro remains as the aperitif of choice. It’s quite surprising really because an intensely bitter, and let’s face […]
The Health Benefits Of Moringa (The Drumstick Tree)
Moringa is a tropical genus of 13 species in the family Moringaceae with a strong nutritional and health story. Moringa oleifera Lam. appears to be the […]
Dementia Might Actually Be Reduced By Drinking Some Alcohol In Middle Age
Every so often a piece of research is reported comes along which sets tongues wagging because it flies in the face of accepted wisdom. The […]
Can Drinking Small Amounts Of Alcohol Benefit the Brain ?
According to new research, there is evidence that drinking a small amount of alcohol does the brain more good than harm. Chronic alcoholism brought about […]
One Pint Of Beer A Day ‘Increases Your Risk Of Dementia’
Is there any evidence to link alcohol consumption and dementia? One unit of alcohol is less than a pint of beer or lager, or a […]
Hibiscus sabdariffa – How Does It Help You?
Hibiscus sabdarrifa or roselle to give it its other commonly used name is a plant ingredient to watch for in 2018. We have however been […]
A Daily Brew Might Might Be The Answer To Preventing Glaucoma
The daily cuppa might be the one of best things for your eyes, especially in reducing your chance of going blind. One cup of tea […]
The History Behind Pear Cultivation
History The genus is believed to have originated in Western China, in the foothills of Tian Shan which is a mountain range of Central Asia. The genus […]
Drinking Two Cans Of Fizzy Drinks Can Increase Diabetes Risk
Recent research reveals that drinking just two cans of sugary-sweet fizzy drinks like soda or cola can increase your risk of developing type-2 diabetes. Apparently, […]