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How To Make Yerba Mate With a French Press

Daniel — Wed, 19 Apr 2023 20:15:10 +0000

Yerba Mate is a South American Tea made from the Ilex Paraguariensis plant. It contains Mateine, which is like a softer cousin of caffeine. In this post, we are not getting deeply into regular yerba mate, which is drunk from a gourd. Instead, we will show you how to brew Yerba Mate with a traditional French ...

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Malaysia Exotic Fruit: 16 Unforgettable Picks from South-East Asia

Daniel — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:14:46 +0000

Malaysia has some of the world’s tastiest exotic fruits. These are mostly tropical fruit, due to the hot and humid tropical climate of South East Asia. To be exact, since Malaysia is situated just north of the equator, its an Equatorial climate. There’s a lot of overlap between exotic fruit in the different countries of ...

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Cape Fruit: 14 Top Picks from Cape Town (South Africa)

Daniel — Sun, 04 Oct 2020 18:33:10 +0000

Cape Town has plenty of interesting fruit due to a favorable temperate climate. Winters are cold, but not nearly as cold as European winters. Summers are very hot. Yet the weather isn’t tropical nor humid. It’s dry heat, which peaks at around 40 degrees Celsius in December. So you won’t find tropical fruit farms in ...

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Rooibos Tea Health Benefits

Daniel — Sat, 27 Jun 2020 18:17:51 +0000

Rooibos tea (Afrikaans for “Red Bush”) is the famous deep-red colored antioxidant-rich tea from South Africa. It’s also widely consumed in other countries. This is due to its health benefits and unique pleasant taste. What Exactly Is Rooibos Tea? Rooibos tea is made from the plant known as Aspalathus linearis. It traditionally grows on the ...

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Pine Nuts: Health Benefits & the Giant Pine Nuts Of Brazil

Daniel — Wed, 18 Sep 2019 14:17:03 +0000

Pine nuts are the edible kernels of pine cones, growing on pine trees. The extensive health benefits of pine nuts explain why its been such a popular staple food since prehistory. How do you describe the taste of a pine nut? Apart from mentioning the delicious pungent, buttery taste, you can only really say “it ...

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Guayusa Tea: Health Benefits and Lucid Dreaming

Daniel — Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:32:41 +0000

Guayusa (Ilex Guayusa) is a stimulant leaf tea from Ecuador. It comes from the holly plant, thus is related to the Yerba Mate (Ilex Paraguariensis) consumed in Argentina. Like coffee, it has an energizing effect, and contains natural caffeine. Guayusa is traditionally known as the Night Watch Man, since it keeps tribesmen awake late at ...

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Ecuador Exotic Fruit – 18 Of The Most Fascinating Picks

Daniel — Tue, 16 Apr 2019 04:12:13 +0000

Ecuador is a country with many different climates. In the highlands of Quito or Cuenca, it can be cold and rainy – and the air is thinner. While in the tropical Amazon jungle it’s generally hot and humid (think mosquitos). At the same time, the coastal region provides a very sunny climate. Thanks to these ...

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How To Speed Up Your Metabolism

Daniel — Fri, 12 Apr 2019 03:29:14 +0000

In this world of processed diets and unhealthy lifestyles, speeding up your metabolism is becoming more essential than ever before. If you’re struggling to keep in shape, slow metabolism is the very likely culprit. Some would say metabolism is dependent on your DNA and genetics. But instead of this fatalistic approach, there is a ...

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The Extraordinary Health Benefits of Chestnuts

Julia — Tue, 12 Mar 2019 09:59:27 +0000

Holiday season without the enchanting smell of roasted chestnuts can be difficult to imagine. Even the legendary Nat King Cole in his renowned carol – “The Christmas Song“ – sings about “chestnuts roasting on an open fire”. However, what many people fail to realize is how healthy and delicious chestnuts really are. What are Chestnuts? ...

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Adaptogenic Herbs: What Are They & How Do They Work?

Daniel — Wed, 31 Oct 2018 19:50:25 +0000

Adaptogenic Herbs are a new trend in the herbal world, but does it live up to the hype? The world of herbology is an endlessly exciting and diverse place. Whether you’re using Licorice and Marshmallow Root to help with a sore throat, or you’re taking some Kava and Lemon Balm to soothe your nerves, ...

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