Guest guest Posted February 16, 2001 Report Share Posted February 16, 2001 Hi, I quit drinking instant decaf because of it's potential health problems, and I cant drink regular coffee because of caffiene, (won't let me sleep at night). I drink a cup of tea every morning, but does anyone know of a coffee-like beverage? I love coffee. Thank you Take good care and have a great day. Love, Renee and Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2001 Report Share Posted February 16, 2001 Postum is a made by kraft foods and many people use it for a coffee substitute, it is supposed to be all natural. You can usually find it in the supermarket. Dan > does anyone know of a > coffee-like beverage? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2001 Report Share Posted February 16, 2001 on 2/17/01 12:04 PM, SPARERIBAZ at spareribaz wrote: > I have never tried it but some people drink CHAI anyone here drink this > stuff?? > Ohhh! I do! I do! Love it!! I get it from a local market called Trader Joes but I think the health food store has it too. Hope (licking her lips and making smaking noises Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 16, 2001 Report Share Posted February 16, 2001 I think I've seen Postum. Thank you, I will look at the ingredients. Take good care and have a great day. Love, Renee and Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2001 Report Share Posted February 17, 2001 Yes Jamie, I am NO authority on Chai, but I drink it. I have a bunch of spices and teas that I make my own Chai with. There is no "set" recipe, from what I hear. I use my favorite herbal tea plus cardamon, fresh cut and mashed up gingerroot, chinese 5 spice, cinnamon, fennel seed, coriander. simmered on the stove. Love,Elaine Chai Tea 14 cardamom pods 4 1/2 cups water1 1/2 cups milk3 (3-inch) sticks of cinnamon, broken into pieces6 whole cloves2 tablespoons black tea leavesSugar to sweeten as desired Using the flat side of large knife, crush cardamom pods to expose seeds. In saucepan, bring water, milk, cardamom pods, cinnamon and cloves to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tea leaves and remove from heat; cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain and serve hot. Sweeten with sugar as desired. Makes 6 servings. Indian Tea For 2 cups Elaichi or CardamomTea Ingredients: 11/4 cup water 3/4 cup milk 5 cardamom crushed 2 tea bags or 2 tsp tea leaves Sugar to taste Ginger Tea Ingredients: 11/4 cup water 3/4 cup milk 1 inch ginger chopped very fine 2 tea bags or 2 tsp tea leaves Sugar to taste Masala tea Ingredients: 11/4 cup water 3/4 cup milk 5 cardamom crushed 1 inch ginger chopped very fine 3 cloves 2 tea bags or 2 tsp tea leaves Sugar to taste Method: place the water in a sauce pan and boil it now add the rest of the ingredients and let them all boil till it becomes a nice rich brown or for about 7-8 minutes on medium heat. Serve the tea with some Vegetable Cutlets or Pakoras For Just normal Indian chai you can omit the spices and just make it with milk, water , tea powder using the same method. Make Your Own Chai TeaTea expert James Labe shares his recipe for traditional Masala Chai. "When espresso stands and tea bars serve you chai, they're usually working from a concentrate, then adding milk and sugar. It's impossible to bring out the proper flavors of chai that way. Spices need to simmer in the cream, because they're fat soluble and need dairy to bring out their flavors." Instead, Manhattan's Heartbeat restaurant tea sommelier James Labe suggests trying your own hand at chai. "I begin with Assam tea, then I use a blend of spices, sugar, milk, and cream, and simmer them all together. That's the important thing: The traditional flavor of Masala Chai is brought out by slow simmering. Indian families keep it on the stove 24 hours, then grab a ladle when they want some. It's not trying to be a fine tea, but a folk tea, a comfort food. The aroma of spices shouldn't be overpowering; it should be almost like an incense experience." You'll need star anise, mace, ginger, cloves, cardamom, allspice, fennel seed, coriander, bay leaves, a pinch of salt, tea, and sugar. James uses about 1/4 cup each of the whole spices (with the exception of star anise and cloves, in which case you grind a pinch), then adds the spices to 2 1/2 gallons of water, along with 1 cup of loose Assam tea leaves. Bring to a boil, then simmer. Add milk, cream, and sugar to taste and simmer some more—for as long as possible. Experiment with spice combinations. Read our story Tea: Beyond the Bag James provides information on tea varieties and brewing techniques in Tea: Beyond the Bag. By Mary ForsellPhotograph by Michael Skott A very popular fragrant Indian tea. Thanks to Joan Daugh for sharing this. 6 whole cloves1 8" cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon6 cardamom seeds4 whole allspice or 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon ground ginger4 whole black peppercorns1 bayleaf4 rounded teaspoons loose Darjeeling tea (or other black tea)6 cups water2 cups milk3 tablespoons honey Mix together all dry ingredients and store tightly sealed. To make a pot of Chai tea: Mix the Chai Tea mix in a medium saucepan with the 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes. Add the 2 cups of milk and bring to a gentle simmer, do not boil. Allow the mixture to simmer until it reaches the desired strength, even over an hour. Add honey and stir to dissolve. Strain tea and serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2001 Report Share Posted February 17, 2001 Thank you Jamie. I am going to try it soon. Take good care and have a great day. Love, Renee and Jerry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2001 Report Share Posted February 17, 2001 Roasted dandelion roots ground and brewed liked coffee and also Chicory.Both where used in the civil war,WWI and II. I haven'y tried either. I was a huge coffee drinker- now I drink green and herbal teas- took about a month for me not to want coffee.I have drank postum to- but couldn't tell ya what was in it. June Hi,I quit drinking instant decaf because of it's potential health problems,and I cant drink regular coffee because of caffiene, (won't let me sleepat night). I drink a cup of tea every morning, but does anyone know of acoffee-like beverage? I love coffee.Thank youTake good care and have a great day.Love, Renee and JerryFederal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of Naturopathyian_shillington Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 17, 2001 Report Share Posted February 17, 2001 I have never tried it but some people drink CHAI anyone here drink this stuff?? Jamie - <rja86 <herbal_remedies > Friday, February 16, 2001 11:21 AM [herbal remedies] coffee substitute?? > Hi, > I quit drinking instant decaf because of it's potential health problems, > and I cant drink regular coffee because of caffiene, (won't let me sleep > at night). I drink a cup of tea every morning, but does anyone know of a > coffee-like beverage? I love coffee. > Thank you > > Take good care and have a great day. > > Love, > Renee and Jerry > > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > ian_shillington > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2001 Report Share Posted February 18, 2001 I knew some of you were drinking it! Glad to have remembered seeing it, hope it helps people get away from coffee. God Bless, Jamie - elaine davis herbal remedies Friday, February 16, 2001 6:17 PM Re: [herbal remedies] coffee substitute?? Yes Jamie, I am NO authority on Chai, but I drink it. I have a bunch of spices and teas that I make my own Chai with. There is no "set" recipe, from what I hear. I use my favorite herbal tea plus cardamon, fresh cut and mashed up gingerroot, chinese 5 spice, cinnamon, fennel seed, coriander. simmered on the stove. Love,Elaine Chai Tea 14 cardamom pods 4 1/2 cups water1 1/2 cups milk3 (3-inch) sticks of cinnamon, broken into pieces6 whole cloves2 tablespoons black tea leavesSugar to sweeten as desired Using the flat side of large knife, crush cardamom pods to expose seeds. In saucepan, bring water, milk, cardamom pods, cinnamon and cloves to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tea leaves and remove from heat; cover and let steep for 5 minutes. Strain and serve hot. Sweeten with sugar as desired. Makes 6 servings. Indian Tea For 2 cups Elaichi or CardamomTea Ingredients: 11/4 cup water 3/4 cup milk 5 cardamom crushed 2 tea bags or 2 tsp tea leaves Sugar to taste Ginger Tea Ingredients: 11/4 cup water 3/4 cup milk 1 inch ginger chopped very fine 2 tea bags or 2 tsp tea leaves Sugar to taste Masala tea Ingredients: 11/4 cup water 3/4 cup milk 5 cardamom crushed 1 inch ginger chopped very fine 3 cloves 2 tea bags or 2 tsp tea leaves Sugar to taste Method: place the water in a sauce pan and boil it now add the rest of the ingredients and let them all boil till it becomes a nice rich brown or for about 7-8 minutes on medium heat. Serve the tea with some Vegetable Cutlets or Pakoras For Just normal Indian chai you can omit the spices and just make it with milk, water , tea powder using the same method. Make Your Own Chai TeaTea expert James Labe shares his recipe for traditional Masala Chai. "When espresso stands and tea bars serve you chai, they're usually working from a concentrate, then adding milk and sugar. It's impossible to bring out the proper flavors of chai that way. Spices need to simmer in the cream, because they're fat soluble and need dairy to bring out their flavors." Instead, Manhattan's Heartbeat restaurant tea sommelier James Labe suggests trying your own hand at chai. "I begin with Assam tea, then I use a blend of spices, sugar, milk, and cream, and simmer them all together. That's the important thing: The traditional flavor of Masala Chai is brought out by slow simmering. Indian families keep it on the stove 24 hours, then grab a ladle when they want some. It's not trying to be a fine tea, but a folk tea, a comfort food. The aroma of spices shouldn't be overpowering; it should be almost like an incense experience." You'll need star anise, mace, ginger, cloves, cardamom, allspice, fennel seed, coriander, bay leaves, a pinch of salt, tea, and sugar. James uses about 1/4 cup each of the whole spices (with the exception of star anise and cloves, in which case you grind a pinch), then adds the spices to 2 1/2 gallons of water, along with 1 cup of loose Assam tea leaves. Bring to a boil, then simmer. Add milk, cream, and sugar to taste and simmer some more—for as long as possible. Experiment with spice combinations. Read our story Tea: Beyond the Bag James provides information on tea varieties and brewing techniques in Tea: Beyond the Bag. By Mary ForsellPhotograph by Michael Skott A very popular fragrant Indian tea. Thanks to Joan Daugh for sharing this. 6 whole cloves1 8" cinnamon stick or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon6 cardamom seeds4 whole allspice or 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice1/2 teaspoon ground ginger4 whole black peppercorns1 bayleaf4 rounded teaspoons loose Darjeeling tea (or other black tea)6 cups water2 cups milk3 tablespoons honey Mix together all dry ingredients and store tightly sealed. To make a pot of Chai tea: Mix the Chai Tea mix in a medium saucepan with the 6 cups of water and bring to a boil. Allow the mixture to boil for 5 minutes. Add the 2 cups of milk and bring to a gentle simmer, do not boil. Allow the mixture to simmer until it reaches the desired strength, even over an hour. Add honey and stir to dissolve. Strain tea and serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings. Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of Naturopathyian_shillington Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 18, 2001 Report Share Posted February 18, 2001 Maybe I will give it a try too! Jamie - <rja86 <herbal remedies > Friday, February 16, 2001 9:21 PM Re: [herbal remedies] coffee substitute?? > Thank you Jamie. I am going to try it soon. > > Take good care and have a great day. > > Love, > Renee and Jerry > > > > Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: > 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. > 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. > 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and to > prescribe for your own health. > We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as > they behave themselves. > Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person > following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. > It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to > be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. > > Dr. Ian Shillington > Doctor of Naturopathy > ian_shillington > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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