Healthy Green Tea Soda

re: Healthy Green Tea Soda

bohemian blue sound — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 03:07:00 GMT

I love sparkling mineral water. I get the ones that have been bottle with its own natural carbonation.You can mix it with fresh squeze lemonade, limeade, and any juice you make. Kombucha is one of my favorite drinks as well. What can i say, i just love the fizz

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SavedbyHisGrace — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 16:59:12 GMT

Sorry for this duplication--I'm pretty new to the Clipboard and didn't know where to add these comments--hoping this goes at the bottom so others might respond!

I appreciate all the comments especially on the way to prepare green tea. I would be delighted to be able to drink it for its taste as well as its great health benefits; however, every time my husband and I do, we become constipated! Has anyone else had this problem?

No doubt it's because of its astringent properties--even when adding water that's only been heated to 180 degrees. Do any of you have any suggestions for us so that we might be able to enjoy green tea????

Many thanks to any who take the time to reply.
Laura

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sandibeach53_203 — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 20:18:54 GMT

This is Great! Does anyone also know of a way to make homemade Ginger Ale?

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ITX — Sun, 15 Apr 2007 01:24:08 GMT

Lucy, great idea but you should reconsider adding the raw organic organic honey to boiling hot water. It completely defeats the purpose, as doing so pasteurizes the honey. I use raw organic honey in all my teas but I always wait until the temperature is luke warm.

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-Whats In Itx- — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 23:29:29 GMT

Duane,
Thank you for the info. It is very interesting. I love green tea and drink it quite often so that was a big concern. Maybe I'll switch to different teas other than green : )

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katherine_laura_mayfield — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 03:58:14 GMT

I have noticed anyone who disagrees on the healthfulness of this recipe gets negative votes, but they are right. We are supposed to drink oxygen, not carbon dioxide, though I will admit, I like the fizz.

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NieeMA — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 03:25:46 GMT

I am so glad that you have posted this video!!!

I tell so many people about doing this with tea, real fruit and so many more ingredients. It is the greatest way to get children to drink good things and enjoy it as well.

This will help us all to remember that simple is so much better!!!

Wonderful!!!

NieeMA

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sTiTch — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 06:47:01 GMT

I like the idea but have few comments

1. Fridge is not designed to withstand hot items. Please do not use it cool down boiling water! If you do not believe me read user manual.

2. Most people find green tea brewed for more than 3min quite bitter.

3. Putting raw honey to boiling water is pure insanity. At least do not call it raw after that.

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triciarr — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 04:45:04 GMT

Mmmmmmmmmmmmm! I love you Lucy! ;) I hate pop for how unhealthy it is both for the sugar in sugared pop and for the aspertame in diet pop! This green tea beverage sounds delicious and a nice treat for once in a while when I am craving a fizzy drink! Thanks for your great food and beverage ideas Lucy! :)

Tricia

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Alaskadude — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:23:19 GMT

Has anyone tried making soda the old way with yeast. I do it all the time with honey which I heat just enough to mix it with the water and brewers yeast...You can use tea or anything you want.

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Vission — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 22:18:29 GMT

Looks delicious! I can't wait to try it. Green tea enthusiasts recommend steeping for 3 minutes max, so I might try it that way. . .

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jebbs — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 20:24:29 GMT

I had just researched the topic on carbonation and bone density due to a neighbor just finding out about osteoporosis. I found the study was done with carbonation with caffeine...not just carbonation.

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-Whats In Itx- — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 19:31:00 GMT

SO HOW DO YOU KNOW OR FIND OUT IF THE GREEN TEA THAT YOU HAVE PURCHASED AND DRINKING HAS A HIGH FLUORIDE CONTENT OR NOT???

I REALLY WOULD LIKE TO FIND THIS OUT?!

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-Whats In Itx- — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 18:32:28 GMT

This looks soo refreshing and HEALTHY!!!
I could see myself drinking this on a hot summer day or any other day for that matter.
NO NASTIES PLEASE- WE DON'T NEED THEM!!!

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elanvitale — Thu, 12 Apr 2007 17:25:26 GMT

I think this recipe is a great idea. However, putting raw honey in boiling water destroys the value of having it be raw and unheated.

I would suggest putting the honey in after the drink has cooled (before putting in the sparkling water of course). I know it takes longer and is a bit of a pain, but it's healthier.