Tea is not just a beverage. It is a way of life. For some, tea is the elixir that rejuvenates them while for others, it’s a way to bond with friends and family over a hot brewing cuppa. Tea is one beverage that has a large fan club all over the globe. Every country not only has a distinct aroma and flavour of tea, but also different tea traditions around it.  The Gongfu Tea Ceremony of China  The Gongfu tea ceremony of China deserves mention when talking about tea traditions around the world. It lays a lot of emphasis on...

What is Yerba Mate?  If you are a football fan and follow the lifestyle of the Gods of the game, Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Neymar Jr., and the likes, you would also know the beverage they all love. We are talking about Yerba mate, a traditional drink made from the dried and chopped leaves of Ilex paraguariensis, an evergreen holly native to South America.  Pronounced mah-the, Mate is a traditional drink slightly bitter in flavor. It has become quite a health and lifestyle trend worldwide, right from South America and Europe to the Atlantic. Yerba is often referred to as...

All spices have unique healing properties, and the sunshine spice turmeric is the latest wellness supplement on the health block. Though Ayurveda has been propagating it for over 4000 years, turmeric has recently come into the spotlight as the new flavor for better immunity, and therefore, its ability to shield against illnesses. In fact, the COVID-19 pandemic has accentuated the need to make this wonder spice a must-have in our kitchens and routine life. Let’s find out what makes it such an essential ingredient and how you can make it a part of your diet in the most innovative ways....