The cacao bean is the source of perhaps the most magical and beloved foods on Earth because it is the source of chocolate. Even the cacao tree's official name, Theobroma cacao, recognizes the long-standing love most of us have for the fruit of this tree. Theobroma comes from the Greek language for "food of the gods." And while chocolate is the most popular and favorite of these foods from the cacao bean, an even healthier choice is raw cacao powder. How Is Cacao Powder Made? To produce raw cacao powder, raw cacao beans are simply cold pressed to remove the fat, and the remaining solids are ground into a fine powder. Cacao vs. Cocoa: What's the Difference? Cacao powder contains all the beneficial nutrients and beneficial compounds of the raw cacao bean minus the fat. In contrast, cocoa powder is made from roasted cacao beans. And even if they look alike, the two are different. In making cocoa powder, up to 90% of the nutrients and beneficial compounds in raw c
Have you tried Tulsi as a Fruit infusion? It's especially important to stay well hydrated in the heat, and the nutrition found in cooling summer fruits is far superior to artificial flavours: when combined with the restorative wonders of Tulsi, Fruit Infusions create the most economical and ecologically sound vitamin water drinks – and you can easily make them yourself!
How to Make a 1 litre Pitcher of Vitamin Rich Tulsi Fruit Infusion
- Use double the strength when serving Tulsi cooled.
- Place 4-6 tea bags or 4-6 heaping teaspoons of Tulsi Original or Tulsi Green Tea in a water pitcher.
- Pour 2 cups or 500 ml of freshly boiled water over the leaves or infusion bags.
- Steep for 5 – 10 minutes or longer: the longer you steep, the stronger the infusion.
- Strain the tea or remove the infusion bags.
- Place 1 cup of sliced lemons or other citrus fruits into the steeped tea.
- Stir in ½ cup of chopped mint leaves and add your favourite natural sweetener if desired.
- Fill the pitcher to the top with fresh filtered water.
- Cool the preparation in the refrigerator for several hours if possible, or add a little ice to serve immediately.
You may like to try this combination too:
Tulsi Watermelon Mint Fruit Infusion or Two
- Place 2 tea bags or 2 heaping teaspoons of Tulsi per serving in a water pitcher.
- Pour in 1 cup of freshly boiled water.
- Steep for 5 – 10 minutes or longer: the longer you steep, the stronger the infusion.
- Place 50 grams of finely sliced watermelon into the steeped tea.
- Stir in a handful of chopped mint leaves and add your favourite natural sweetener if desired, top up the glasses with fresh water if necessary.
- Cool the preparation in the refrigerator for several hours if possible, or add a little ice to serve immediately.
Keep a convenient pitcher of Tulsi Fruit Infusion in the fridge or carry in a thermos to keep you and your loved ones cool, calm and clear this summer.
You may get surprised to discover a new favourite Tulsi blend once you start experimenting with Fruit Infusions!
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