Herbs & Seasoning
Usage & Health benefits of various spices and seasonings
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Chai Latte
Try 1:
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Grind at 26 and 12 then 4: 4 cloves, 1/3 nutmeg, 4 cardamom pod seeds, 2/5 cinnamon stick, lactose-free milk, pepper after cooked, vanilla extract.
- Took super long to grind,
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Taste: a bit cinnamony
Healthy Spices and Beans
Matcha Variation:
75–80°C water for matcha
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Chai Matcha
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cinnamon, clove, cardamom, nutmeg (Ginger, Black Pepper, Star Anise, Fennel Seed, Allspice)
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1 tsp cinnamon (Ceylon or Korintje), ½ tsp ground ginger, ¼ tsp ground cardamom, Pinch of cloves, Pinch of black pepper, Optional: tiny pinch of nutmeg or star anise
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Ginger Matcha
- Make ginger tea, matcha and combine with milk
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White Chocolate Matcha
- Melt some white chocolate in milk, could add some vanilla extract, mix with matcha and grate some white chocolate
Cinnamon types:
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Korintje (Indonesian) (Mild, sweet, smooth)
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Ceylon (True Cinnamon) (Delicate, citrusy, mildly sweet)
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Vietnamese (Saigon) (Bold, spicy, intense)
Grinding spices:
Grind with a pause to let it cool so it doesn't overheat the spices
Could also try slightly toast the spices on a dry pan
Green coffee beans:
Cchlorogenic acids
Coffee is roasted to activate the flavors, making it more brittle and easier to digest
Robusta vs Arabica:
Robusto grows in lower areas while Arabica in high lands
Robusto has x2 caffeine and antioxidants
Arabica has a better taste
Roasting Coffee:
Cigars
Most of the time, the white spots on the cigars are mold, but can be wiped off
Keep it around 65-75% humidity and around 15-20C to nurture it while preventing mold growth
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