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- Samantha, selected from Planet Green
- April 16, 2012
- 6:06 pm
- 376 comments
4. Kukicha Twig Tea
It’s called twig tea and it’s been around for centuries. It’s made with the stems, stalks, and twigs of the tea plant. Initially, farmers sipped on the tea because it was what was leftover from the harvesting of the more expensive leaves. It’s known as a peasant’s drink in Japan but in the West we’ve started to praise the health benefits of the tea for its ability to promote longevity. It’s especially known for its ability to balance acidity in the body, which can lead to disease and ill health down the line.
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Some good ideas. Another tip: Don't save stuff for the kids.....they won't want it.
all awesome
Without fail...July 7.
Good news thank you
Good ideas. Some of them are a bit hard to let go of...I'm no saint.
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+ add your ownVery interesting. TY
I love Jerusalem artichokes! The sauce recipe of Carole's sounds yummy. Will try it.
Never heard of any of them (except for the ghee, but never tried it, and the grapefruits of course)
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Yes this is very interesting.
Good to know. Thank you.
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I am glad to see the recipes / suggested uses included. I wasn't aware of all of these so thanks for the info.
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